Susan Elkin is the author of 'So You Want To Work In Theatre?’ – a guide for young people who want to work in the theatre world. She shared five pieces of advice about careers in theatre.
Creative Voices
Alison Pottinger became interested in signing for theatre after stage managing a signed performance. She spoke about the skills it requires, and the opportunities signing opens up for performers and audiences.
Industry Insight
When Troy Fairclough and his sister-in-law decided to stage a one-woman show about jazz legend Billie Holiday, there were challenges to face, along with a tight budget. He recalled the process.
Creative Voices
Creative employers and teachers in Northern Ireland shared their views on how Creative Choices events can help to inspire and support young people to develop creative careers.
Creative Voices
Misconceptions about people with learning disabilities are common, but disability-led arts organisation Shape are working to break these down. They spoke to creative employers about their experiences.
Develop Your Career
Simon Lovelace, founder of technical crew training company Crewclass, has seven tips for finding backstage technical work.
Industry Insight
ShowTex design and manufacture fabrics and drapes for theatre and live events. They supplied the mattresses, sheets and pillows for the ‘NHS’ segment of the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony.
Creative Voices
Views from a creative apprentice and three employers in the music and theatre industries on why apprentices are good for business.
Industry Insight
Steve Mayo is the Head of Sound for Barbican Theatres. He spoke about how he got the training and experience to build his career in theatre, and how he keeps the passion for his work.
Industry Insight
The role of stage manager is a busy and challenging one. Laura Flowers was Resident Stage Manager at the Almeida Theatre, and explains how she got into stage management.
Working in theatres or in workshops
Apply make-up and style hair for performers
Behind scenes support staff for a production
Ensure that the best sound possible is available
Responsible for special effects and pyrotechnics
Coordinates a production's technical staff
Handle all aspects of a productions sound
Help to style performers
Support staff or 'roadies' help to stage events
Organise how the stage of a production is set up
