IDFight Rigging for Performance

Rigging for performance and stunts

Suitable for those with no rigging experience, or those wishing to move from other rigging disciplines into performance rigging, such as stunt or circus rigging.

During this four-day course, we'll be covering the principals of rigging for human flying and performance as well as looking at the differences between stunt, circus and other kinds of rigging.

Participants will learn rigging fundamentals to first keep themselves and others safe when building and operating rigs, including rigs unique to stunts.

Participants will learn common equipment and how to choose and rig the right equipment for the right circumstances, the law, regulations and responsibilities in rigging and working at height, understanding the considerations for rigs with dynamic loads and safe operation and communication for working with a performer in the rig.

The course will consist of a balance of theory and hands on practical work. Rig operation will coincide with IDs Fight & Flight wirework performance courses to get valuable experience working with real performers and the variables involved.

Lead Instructor: Mark Gibson,

COURSE OUTLINE

Days one and two will mix classroom theory with practical application. Days 3 and 4 will concentrate on building and operating rigs.

The course will include (but not limited to):

1. Different types of rigging
2. Rigging equipment.
3. Law & Legislation
4. Safe working practice
5. Load calculations
6. Rope, knots and splicing
7. Pulley systems
8. Harnesses
9. Truss
10. Maintenance and inspection
11. Documentation
12. PPE
13. Access methods
14. Considerations for performers
15. And more…

What to wear / bring

Wear comfortable clothes, not too lose fitting/baggy where things may get caught. Steel toe caps are ideal footwear for rigging work, but not essential if you don't own them. When operating, walking shoes or trainers will suffice. Please bring rigging gloves (work/gardening gloves).