Bangkok, Thailand
2019
3,500 seats
Over Stage Engineering
Education
J&C Joel was appointed by S&T Powertronics Co, Ltd to supply motorised tracks, stage masking drapes and front of house drapes for the main theatre at Thammasat University.
Thammasat University is Thailand’s second-oldest university. Furthermore, its primary mission is to provide higher education in the disciplines of law and politics. The University also prepares Thai citizens for their democratic system.
The University’s theatre features a 40m-wide proscenium. Therefore, J&C Joel recommended two heavy-duty UniBeam track systems to cover the full width. Each system was driven by a T Drive motor at each end. J&C Joel synchronised the motors onto a wireless pendant, so they were able to work as one bi-parting system.
In addition, J&C Joel provided six stage legs and three borders. For the masking drapes, Wool Serge 565 fabric was selected due to its excellent masking and blackout qualities. The team manufactured the drapes with 25% fullness to help hang evenly and to improve the acoustic properties.
For the Front of House, J&C Joel supplied a pair of drapes. Each drape measured 20.5m wide with an 11m drop. Additionally, the team supplied a decorative border measuring 42m wide by a 3m drop.
These drapes were manufactured from J&C Joel’s Coliseum in burgundy. A 500gsm IFR fabric from the West End collection.
Furthermore, the drapes were pleated at 75% fullness to compliment the size of the venue. All of the drapes produced were sewn and hung for inspection, by the J&C Joel team in Vietnam.
Alistair Leak J&C Joel’s International Sales Representative for ASEAN said: “We have received great feedback on this job, the customer described the whole project as “perfect”. I believe this is a great example of the kind of developments that are now coming up in Asia, where J&C Joel is able to offer a high-quality full IFR drapery package, but for great value.”
