Workshops and training
Our educational workshops are customised to meet the needs of the audience. We can cover a wide range of technical topics including lighting, sound, technical design or general backstage skills for any age or experience level.
Understand your gear
If you own (or are expected to use) sound or lighting equipment, one of our professional technicians can teach you industry best practices so you can work safely, with confidence and extract the most of your setup.
Tailored to fit
We understand that every situation is unique, so we will tailor your educational workshop to suit.
Whether you are an individual or large group; musicians, a theatre group or school students; experienced hands, or novices; we will alter the delivery to your specific needs.
Subject matter
JR will work with each client to understand their specific needs and tailor a workshop to meet your outcomes.
The following topics and more are available for discussion
Sound Engineering
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- System set up and operation
- Live stage microphones for music
- Radio headset microphones for theatre
- Live sound engineering techniques
- Recording / multi-track mixing
- Theatrical sound design
- Mixing for musicals or concerts
Stage Lighting
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- Safe rigging practices
- DMX - How it works
- Operating lighting equipment
- Stage lighting design
- Programming Lights
Other Topics
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- Production design
- Technical management
- Counterweight fly-tower operation
There are also numerous sub-subjects that can also be explored!
Subject matter
JR will work with each client to understand their specific needs and tailor a workshop to meet your outcomes.
The following topics and more are available for discussion
Sound Engineering
-
- System set up and operation
- Live stage microphones for music
- Radio headset microphones for theatre
- Live sound engineering techniques
- Recording / multi-track mixing
- Theatrical sound design
- Mixing for musicals or concerts
Stage Lighting
-
- Safe rigging practices
- DMX - How it works
- Operating lighting equipment
- Stage lighting design
- Programming Lights
Other Topics
-
- Production design
- Technical management
- Counterweight fly-tower operation
There are also numerous sub-subjects that can also be explored!
Venue
Where you run your workshop will depend on largely what content is being covered.
Some subject matter only requires access to a projector and whiteboard, while others require practical exercises to be effective, so lighting or sound equipment will be required.
If you are seeking tuition specifically on your own equipment, or have access to technical facilities (i.e at your school or rehearsal space), then that would be the best venue for our workshop.
If required, we can arrange access to a number of Nelson's professional performance venues including the Theatre Royal and Nelson Centre of Musical Arts.
Theatre Royal Crew Training Courses
As the Venue Technical Managers of the Theatre Royal, We developed a suite of crew training courses for non-professional users.
These educational workshops are held on-stage after work for the roles of Venue Stage Manager, Fly Operator, and Technicians.
They are affordably priced and open to members of the public who want to learn about the venue's systems and get involved backstage.
Click here to learn more about the Theatre Royal Crew Training Courses
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