Backstage & Technical Theatre Training
The show doesn't
start on stage.
The People Behind the Scenes
Theatre depends on the people behind the scenes.
Arts, Theatre & Heritage Ltd supports the development of backstage and technical theatre skills — helping new, developing and volunteer crew understand the working theatre environment, their responsibilities and how departments work together.
Who It's For
Suitable, where appropriate, for…
Training Subjects
Practical backstage areas we can cover.
Stage Management
Understanding the stage-management function, communication, preparation, running a performance and working across departments.
Backstage Practice
Understanding backstage environments, roles, responsibilities, terminology and professional working practices.
Technical Theatre
Introduction to the technical environment and how lighting, sound, stage, production and other departments work together.
Lighting
Introduction to theatrical lighting, equipment, terminology, operation and the role of the lighting team.
Sound
Introduction to theatre sound, equipment, communication and operational practice.
Stage & Crew
Working backstage, scene changes, preparation, communication and coordinated crew working.
Health & Safety
The particular importance of safe working in theatres and backstage environments.
Sandbox Theatres VR
Learn backstage before stepping backstage.
Sandbox Theatres VR was developed from the recognition that learning backstage and technical theatre skills can be difficult when access to real theatre environments, equipment and practical situations is limited.
It explores how immersive and virtual environments can support theatre training and familiarisation. The purpose is not technology for technology's sake.
Making backstage learning more accessible, practical and realistic.
Why This Matters
Where will the next generation of crew come from?
Theatre needs people who understand what happens behind the curtain as well as in front of it.
Backstage skills can be difficult to acquire without access to a working theatre, experienced practitioners and opportunities to learn safely.
Arts, Theatre & Heritage Ltd's training work is intended to help bridge that gap — not by presenting an industry crisis, but by offering practical, positive pathways into backstage work for the people who want to learn.
Training for Small & Community Venues
Many smaller venues depend on volunteers and people learning on the job.
We can help organisations develop their backstage capability — whether that means introductory crew training, structured volunteer development or tailored sessions for a specific venue and team.
Connected to the Practice
This isn't a separate training company.
It grows directly from Arts, Theatre & Heritage Ltd's theatre expertise — and connects naturally to the rest of the practice.
Arts & Theatre
Understanding performance
Backstage Experience
Working behind the scenes
Training & Skills
Passing on what works
Sandbox Theatres VR
Making learning accessible
Also connects to
Venue Development
A venue is only as effective as the people who understand how to operate it.
Also connects to
Boutique Events
Practical experience of stage management, technical theatre, AV, lighting and event operations informs the company's event work.
Four Interconnected Areas
Arts, Theatre & Backstage
Performance expertise grounded in real stage experience
Heritage, Funding & Projects
Turning ideas into funded, deliverable projects
Venues & Boutique Events
Making spaces work and occasions memorable
Training & Immersive Learning
Building the next generation of backstage skills
Talk to us about training
The show doesn't start on stage.
If you're developing a backstage team, starting out in technical theatre, or looking for tailored training for your venue, we'd be glad to talk.
Talk to us about training