Stage Management and Technical Theatre

Course Information
Step into the world of live performance and technical theatre with our BA (Hons) Stage Management and Technical Theatre degree. This practical, industry-focused course prepares you for essential backstage roles in theatre, live events, and entertainment.

You’ll explore pathways in Stage Management, Production Management, Lighting Design, and Sound Design, gaining hands-on experience in our professional Northbrook Theatre and Studio 21. From scheduling and budgeting to coordinating productions and managing technical teams, you’ll develop the skills needed to ensure smooth, safe, and successful performances.

Training combines traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, including ETC ION lighting desks, Digico SD Series sound consoles, advanced AV systems, and full rigging facilities. Collaboration is central to the course—you’ll work on live productions alongside other creative disciplines, building a strong portfolio and professional network.

Our graduates have gone on to work with leading organisations such as the Royal Opera House, National Theatre, and West End productions including Hamilton, Wicked, and War Horse, as well as festivals, touring companies, and TV/film projects.

Modules
Year One

• Theatre Induction and Process

• Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life

• Production Lab

• Production Practice – Rehearsal Period and Process

• Live Project 1

• Discipline Development – Defining Your Craft

Year Two

• Skills Lab

• Collaborative Practice

• Live Project 2

• Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies

• Industry Practice

Year Three

• Identifying and Defining Professional Product

• Professional Development

• Dissertation

• Proposal for Practice

• Professional Discipline Practice

Key Features

• Professional Northbrook Theatre and Studio 21 rehearsal spaces

• ETC ION lighting desk and Digico SD Series sound consoles

• Industry-standard rigging systems, prompt desk, radio comms, and cue lights

• Opportunities for live public performances and external commissions

• Strong industry links with venues such as the Royal Opera House and National Theatre

Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024). UAL ensures the quality and standards of our curriculum, enriching your learning experience.