The screen motion presented the dual challenge of it being a heavy set piece, and it was also required to move smoothly at a speed greater than could be obtained by using chain hoists. Nonetheless we have the perfect solution in our stock of reconfigurable inventory: an array of BT2 winches, rigged in a dual-purchase configuration to accommodate the screen weight (allowing for safety factors). We integrated four winches inside one of the above-stage trusses, and controlled them as a synchronized group. Whilst our epiQ console is no stranger to the West End or theatre applications, the easy-to-operate console made it’s Olivier Awards debut for the 2025 show with flawless results.