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Technical Course

Dates: 4–8 August 2025

Fee: £500

Location: ArtsEd, London (non-residential)

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Take your backstage skills to the next level!

ArtsEd’s Technical Theatre Course, in collaboration with NYMT, is the perfect week for anyone interested in the exciting world behind the scenes.

No musical can happen without a dedicated technical team making everything run smoothly. If you’ve ever wanted to know how a show is brought to life – from lighting and sound to stage management and set design – this course is a great place to start. You’ll work alongside industry professionals to gain hands-on experience in the backstage world of theatre.

Students on this course will learn from experts working in the industry right now, gaining practical skills and insight into the many roles that make a production happen.

You’ll get to grips with the key technical elements of theatre and see how they come together to create an unforgettable show. This course covers a lot!

Lighting & Sound
Learn how to rig and operate theatre lighting and sound equipment.

Design & Creativity
Spend a day with a professional theatre designer, exploring model-making and the creative design process.

Stage Management & Show Calling
Discover what it takes to keep a show running smoothly, and even try calling a performance yourself.

This course is perfect for anyone curious about the world of technical theatre – whether you have some experience or are completely new to it! Your tutors will guide you through every step, building your confidence and helping you develop real backstage skills.

– Get hands-on with professional theatre equipment
– Learn from expert industry professionals
– Gain insight into the creative process behind a musical
– Build confidence in backstage roles
– Make new friends who share your passion for theatre
– Experience the excitement of a professional dress rehearsal

Spaces are limited on this very popular course – book now to secure your place!

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Assistant Stage Managers

Work alongside a professional Stage Manager and Deputy Stage Manager to support the production through rehearsals, Tech week and shows. You'll produce show paperwork, support the rehearsal room, manage props and run a backstage track. No production is complete without a reliable Stage Management team that are ready to solve problems at any time.

 
 

Lighting Assistants

Meet with the lighting designer to hear about their vision for the show and how they have created the lighting plan. You'll get the opportunity to spend time with the production electrician, rigging and focusing lights as well as installing  any set lighting effects. During the tech and shows you'll be operating a follow spot under the direction of the Lighting Designer or Associate Lighting Designer.

Sound Assistants

The Sound department are a vital part of putting on a Musical. You'll spend time with all parts of the sound team and learn about the different roles of a Sound Number 1, 2 and 3. During the technical rehearsals and shows you'll help manage microphones on the cast, solve problems with the team and ensure the show is sounding great! 

 
 

Wardrobe Assistants

As a costume assistant you'll hear from the costume designer on their vision for the productions costume. During the rehearsals you'll work with the costume supervisor to sort through the pulled costume, fit the costumes to the cast and make alterations. This may include making costumes from scratch. In the Theatre you'll get the costumes ready for technical rehearsals and have a backstage track to support any quick changes and costume needs.

OUR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN 2025

These are our residential productions and workshops in 2025, which are open to young actors, instrumental musicians and members of our Creative & Production Pathway. 

View the whole 2025 Programme

FEES

NYMT fees vary from course to course, project to project. We work hard to maintain fees at affordable levels. We never want finances to be a barrier. We provide our Young Company Members with a fundraising guide and we offer various bursaries at a range of levels.