Designed and installed for performing arts venues, school auditoriums, corporate facilities and sports venues across the UK and internationally.
Performing arts venues in particular benefit from our expertise in raked floors, tiered platforms and curved or faceted seating arrangements, from intimate studio theatres to large-scale concert halls with balconies. From a single-row installation to a project of hundreds of seats, we work closely with consultants, architects and end users to develop the right solution for each space.
Our extensive range of fixed seating chairs and benches covers everything from cost-effective educational products to high-end upholstered theatre seating, with a wide choice of finishes, fabrics and configuration options. Every installation is backed by our in-house design consultation, skilled installation team, and long-term aftersales support.
Fixed Tiering
Hussey Seatway fixed tiers can transform your space into the perfect auditorium. Manufactured on a project basis, tiering is available for straight, curved or faceted arrangements and is compatible with our full range of fixed seating models, promoting better sightlines and enhancing the appearance of the space.
Available Seat Types
Notable Installations
Hussey Seatway has installed fixed seating across a wide range of venues including performing arts venues, school and university auditoriums, corporate facilities and sports venues across the UK and internationally.
Bristol Beacon is one of our most notable fixed seating installations, with high-end upholstered theatre seating installed in the auditorium. Other notable fixed seating projects are TaylorMade Golf, and Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Bristol Beacon
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is fixed seating and when is it the right choice?
Fixed seating is permanently installed and bolted to the floor or a tiered platform. It is the right choice when a space has a defined primary function, such as a dedicated theatre auditorium, school assembly hall, or sports venue where seating is required consistently. Fixed seating is typically more cost-effective over the long term than retractable systems for spaces that do not need the floor space freed up between uses, and it provides the most robust, low-maintenance solution for high-frequency environments.
Q: What types of venues does Hussey Seatway install fixed seating in?
We install fixed seating across a wide range of venue types including performing arts venues, theatres, concert halls, school and university auditoriums, sports facilities, conference centres and corporate facilities. Our range covers everything from cost-effective educational bench and chair products to high-end upholstered theatre seating, and we work with venues of all sizes across the UK and internationally.
Q: Can fixed seating be installed on a tiered or raked floor?
Yes. The majority of our fixed seating installations involve tiered platforms, raked floors, or a combination of both. Hussey Seatway designs and manufactures fixed tiering systems compatible with our full range of fixed seating chairs and benches, available in straight, curved or faceted arrangements to maximise sightlines and capacity. Our engineering team produces detailed schematics and drawings at the design stage so clients can visualise the layout before installation begins.
Q: How long does fixed seating last, and what maintenance is required?
Well-specified fixed seating can last 20 to 30 years or more with appropriate maintenance. Hussey Seatway offers a dedicated aftersales service including annual servicing and a refurbishment service that can refresh upholstery, components and finishes without the cost of full replacement. Our after-sales team look after your seating system throughout its lifetime. For more information, see our refurbishment and upgrades page.
Q: What standards does Hussey Seatway fixed seating comply with?
All Hussey Seatway fixed seating products and installations conform to relevant British and European standards for strength, stability, layout and fire retardancy, and all relevant legislations applicable to public seating in the UK. We are CHAS, Constructionline Gold, SMAS and Safe Contractor accredited, and operate a quality management system in line with ISO 9001:2015. Full details are available on our accreditations page.