COSTUMES, sets and sound systems are among items that have been auctioned off after two landmark Somerset showbiz firms closed – with the firms’ Glastonbury base now on the market.

Directors of Glastonbury-based Batmink Distribution and Themes Incorporated have retired, prompting the firms closing down.

Over the past four decades, the companies have supplied sets, sound systems and more for events such as the Glastonbury Festival and outlets like Clarks Village.

Now, the freehold property used by the firms is up for sale – after auctions of the companies’ stock of props and equipment took place in recent months – with an asking price of more than £1.8 million.

A set created at Clarks Village, in Street, by Themes Incorporated

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“The property comprises of an extensive range of industrial warehouse buildings centred onto a yard and forecourt parking, the total site extending to approximately an acre,” the listing said.

“There is excellent frontage onto Beckery with access taken over shared entrance.

“It provides various opportunities for an owner-occupier or investor and could easily be sub-divided by a purchaser into smaller lettable units.

“There are ample pedestrian and roller shutter doors to each of the principal buildings.

“The buildings are mainly steel portal frame with block and profile metal cladding. The yard workshop is block with an [assumed] asbestos roof.”

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