
Our Rigs
At Play The Rig, we transform everyday objects into interactive instruments, creating immersive sound experiences for all ages. Here's a snapshot of our unique musical structures:
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The Big Rig (Kitchen Rig)
Our centrepiece Rig, featuring upcycled kitchen items like washboards, egg cups, pots, and pans - this was one of the first Rigs we built in 2013!

The Rhythm Rig
Where the grooves happen! This Rig includes metal kettles, bottle tops, coconuts, cutlery, wooden spoons, and two large drums, ideal for creating a variety of sounds.

The Hooter Tree
An assortment of hand horns, bicycle horns, vintage fire lighters and air bed pumps, producing a variety of sounds from train whistles to duck quacks! Nobody can resist a quick hoot.

The Hands Rig
The clue is in the name, this one is something to explore with you hands! With lots of tactile elements it's perfect for people who experiency the sensory side of music.

The Bells Rig
A collection of bicycle bells, keys, hand bells, and hotel reception bells; this Rig allows you to make up your own melodies, as well as trying to figure out famous ones.

Tin Can Telephones
Have secret conversations through the tin cans! The sound runs from one tin can, down the string and out through the other.
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The Water Gongs
Hit the targets with the beaters and see what happens to the water. Will the sound make little ripples or big splashes? It depends how hard you hit it!

Pixie Rigs
Our Pixie Rigs are designed for babies and toddlers so they too can explore the Rig. We have a variety of Pixie Rigs ranging from metal and wooden cutlery, to candlesticks and piano keys.

Victorian Bath
It might not look like it but this is an old metal bath and we’ve upcycled it to make it into a really great sounding drum. You can make lots of different sounds, playing the top and sides of the bath.

Broom Stomp
The broom stomps come in two sizes, big and baby! We’ve upcycled a broom, attached some bells and a metal plate to it and fastened it to a wellie boot so you can be your own drum kit!

Bucket and Suitcase Drumkit
Our bucket drum is exactly what it says on the tin…. a bucket that we turned into a drum! Paired with a suitcase bass drum it’s a particular favourite for little ones as it’s just the right size.
