Datum’s Hub for the Industry

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Our units

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Container row
HGV access
HGV access
Empty bay
Empty bay
Empty bay
Container row
Container row
HGV access
Container row
Empty bay
HGV access

Specification

Built for production logistics.

3-Phase Power

63A supply to every unit

Solid Floors

Load-rated concrete throughout

Steel Frame

Secure, weatherproof build

HGV Access

Full articulated-lorry access

LED Lighting

Bright, efficient high-bay

Connectivity

Fibre broadband on site

24-Hr Security

CCTV and monitored access

Loading Area

Forklift and easy load in

Unit options

Find the right footprint

01

Individual Bay

One bay is the size of a standard 40ft UK trailer.

02

Exclusive Unit

An entire secure unit that will only be used for your productions.

03

Custom sq ft

Tell us the footprint you need, big or small, and we’ll find the right space.

HGV access

Access

Full vehicle access

We have HGV and trailer access in addition to our dedicated customer parking on-site. Trailers can be loaded or unloaded directly next to the units for ease. We also allow storage on wheels if set pieces are going into our workshop. We have the ability to do cross-loads for international transfers and can also to do practice truck packs before the first get out.

Workshop & fabrication

What we build at the Hub

At Datum Hub, we handle the practical builds that keep productions moving from alterations, repairs and refurbishments to bespoke fabrication for touring and long running shows. We don’t take on new build scenic design, instead we focus on keeping existing productions working, looking in good condition and adapting to whatever their next stage needs. Whether it’s altering a touring set into a West End install (or vice versa), making show specific alterations, or building essentials like boxes, drum booths and rehearsal sets, everything is built in house at the Hub.

Workshop

Workshop projects

Just a few examples from our workshop

The Pickled Crab
Case study

The Pickled Crab

The Pickled Crab is a custom-built bar created for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The whole project was built at Datum Hub and installed at the Ambassadors Theatre, London. A fully functioning outdoor style pub structure (delivered ahead of schedule and below budget too!).

To Kill a Mockingbird
West End

To Kill a Mockingbird

For the West End production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Datum delivered a full forestage build, new masking flattage, and a complete truck rebuild and refurbishment. We also repacked and reorganised the trailers, transitioning the production from a touring format to a fixed West End installation, made possible by having every stage of the process handled in one place at Datum Hub.

Rentals

Practical kit, ready when you need it.

Production desks

Stock boxes

Dollies

Flattage

Steel deck

Toolkits

Green policy

Aligned with the Theatre Green Book

Datum is committed to sustainable practice, guided by the principles of the Theatre Green Book. We recognise the environmental impact of all materials, whether offcuts, timber, steel or sheet goods and work to minimise waste at every stage of production, reusing and responsible recycling are prioritised to avoid landfill. We source from suppliers who share our environmental values, maintaining close relationships with merchants who operate responsibly.

Our 4.9-acre site reflects these values, landscaped with trees, wildflowers, and lawns to create a pleasant and eco-conscious workplace. The local council supports our ongoing nature preservation efforts, recognising our commitment to a greener industry.

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