Hitchhiker's Guide to Tech

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An accessible overview of technical theatre to help performers and creatives get the most out of their tech when short on time.  Gain a basic understanding of lighting and sound design from professional technician, lighting designer, and director Jessica Parritt.

Who could benefit from this course?
Anyone who interacts with technicians: actors, theatre-makers, directors, producers, installation artists, and people interested in technical theatre.

How does it work?
Have you tried turning it off and on again? 
Just kidding. The course is one half-day of theory and introduction to terminology, followed by a half-day of practical work with lights.

This course takes place in person in Studio 1, upstairs at The Cockpit.

What do you gain?
The ability to communicate with technicians, an understanding of technical principles, and a greater appreciation for the technical process in theatre.

Date, Time and Cost:
27 May 2023 (Saturday)
10:30am - 5:30pm

£75 early bird (book by 15 May at 12pm)
£85 regular price
Instalment plans are available - find out more here.

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JESSICA PARRITT
Jessica went through all the usual things getting into theatre, starting as a child actor and then studying theatre as a director before working as a lighting designer and technician. She values her varied background for the communication skills between creatives and technical professionals that it has allowed her to develop. She has been involved in shows from Edinburgh Fringe, to pub theatres and random popup performances in some back ally in Greenwich.

Testimonials
“Learn from the best in the industry.” Jæk Wood - Cockpit technician

“Nobody does it better.” Dave Wybrow

“My previous testimonial was accurate.” Jæk again

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