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Services

At Niche Productions Group, we offer full-service management across every stage of a production’s lifecycle. From General Management and Production Management to Technical Direction and Site Management, our team delivers smart, structured support tailored to the needs of producers working in theatre, immersive experiences and competitive socialising.

 

We can take full ownership of a project as a turnkey partner, managing everything from contracts to final delivery, or we can provide specific services as part of a bespoke package.

 

Whether you’re building a brand-new venue, launching a complex live experience or delivering a one-off event, we bring the people, process and precision to make it happen.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

We keep things running smoothly so producers can focus on making great work. Whether it’s a one-night-only show or a three-year immersive experience, our General Management team handles the details that keep everything on track behind the scenes.

 

We’re the calm in the chaos, keeping an eye on budgets, contracts, people and timelines while ensuring everyone gets paid and nobody gets left behind. We bring clarity, consistency and just the right amount of spreadsheet magic to productions of all sizes.

 

Our support flexes with your needs, from full-time General Managers to short-term Production Assistants. Whether it’s your first pop-up or your fifth venue rollout, we’ve got your back.

 

What we cover:

  • Contracting for cast, creatives, crew, suppliers and venues

  • Onboarding, HR admin, safeguarding and team wellbeing

  • Budget creation, forecasting, payroll and cashflow management

  • Supplier payments, expenses, reconciliations and reporting

  • Scheduling across departments, rehearsals and install periods

  • Overseeing insurance, licensing, risk assessments and compliance

  • Liaison with unions, local authorities and licensing bodies

  • Coordinating logistics, travel, accommodation and itineraries

  • Acting as central comms hub between producers, creatives and ops

  • Supporting press nights, openings, events and closures

  • Investor packs, stakeholder updates and end-of-project reporting

  • Flexible staffing from General Managers to Production Assistants

  • Plus loads more!

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VIOLAS ROOM

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

This is where the magic happens. We take creative ambition and turn it into something that’s deliverable, buildable and show-ready. Whether it’s a one-night immersive event or a full-scale venue transformation, we handle the logistics that bring everything together.

 

Our team is with you from the first production meeting through to opening and beyond. We don’t just walk away once the lights go up. We stay close, chairing regular meetings, supporting departments and making sure everything keeps ticking during the run.

 

Need a full team or just a few key roles? We can provide experienced professionals across the board, from Production Directors and Heads of Production to Production Managers and Coordinators.

 

What we cover:

  • Translating creative ideas into technical and logistical plans

  • Hiring and managing suppliers, freelancers and build crews

  • Supplying experienced team members including Production Directors, Heads of Production, Production Managers and Coordinators

  • Creating schedules and keeping everyone aligned from start to finish

  • Managing budgets, procurement and financial tracking

  • Overseeing rehearsals, fit-ups, tech periods, previews and load-outs

  • Leading production meetings and tracking progress across departments

  • Providing ongoing support throughout the show run including maintenance coordination

  • Managing health and safety planning and compliance

  • Overseeing venue enabling works including strip-outs and CAT A fit-outs

  • Liaising with building control, fire services and local authorities

  • Managing infrastructure installs including HVAC systems and mains power

  • Ensuring everything is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standard

technical direction

Modern productions are more complex than ever. From synchronised show control systems to layered AV and interactive tech, there’s a lot to get right behind the scenes. That’s where we come in.

 

Our Technical Directors work closely with creative and production teams from day one. We make sure all technical departments are aligned, integrated and ready to deliver. We get into the detail early, troubleshoot before issues arise, and keep things running smoothly from pre-production through to post-opening support.

 

Whether you’re building a single-room experience or a full-scale immersive world, we ensure the tech delivers exactly what the audience expects.

 

What we cover:

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  • Providing expert Technical Directors or department-specific leads

  • Working with design and creative teams to realise the technical vision

  • Producing technical documentation including specs, drawings and system plans

  • Coordinating between lighting, sound, video, automation and special effects teams

  • Planning and overseeing system builds, pre-visualisation and testing

  • Managing technical suppliers and freelance specialists

  • Overseeing the implementation of network infrastructure and show control systems

  • Ensuring all technical elements are fully integrated and compatible

  • Supporting procurement of equipment and hardware

  • Supervising technical installs, commissioning and handover

  • Troubleshooting during previews and maintaining system performance post-opening

  • Ensuring all systems are safe, scalable and future-proof

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ARCADE

site MANAGEMENT

When it comes to being on the ground, we’re first in and last out. Our Site Managers take ownership of the space from the moment we get keys to the moment it’s handed back.

 

We’re there to keep everything running smoothly on-site, making sure health and safety is covered, deliveries turn up on time, and everyone has what they need to do their job. Whether it’s a warehouse, a pop-up, or a live venue in daily use, we work closely with production teams, venues and external contractors to keep things moving without a hitch.

 

We’re your eyes and ears on the ground so you don’t have to be.

 

What we cover:

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  • Providing experienced Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and logistics teams

  • Acting as the keyholder and main point of contact for the venue or landlord

  • Overseeing daily site activity and keeping works on schedule

  • Managing access for freelancers, contractors, suppliers and deliveries

  • Monitoring health and safety compliance and enforcing RAMS

  • Carrying out daily checks and reporting on progress, issues and site conditions

  • Supporting with first aid, welfare and incident response

  • Coordinating with security, local authorities and emergency services as required

  • Ensuring tools, equipment and materials are available when needed

  • Liaising with venue staff or landlords to maintain a good working relationship

  • Supporting installation, handover, operation and de-rig

  • Managing documentation including site logs, inductions and sign-in records

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