How to create an effective production committee

How to create an effective production committee

Most amateur theatre productions are organised by a team of dedicated committee members who keep things running, choose directors, choreographers, musical directors and fund raise tirelessly for the group. One of the things being experienced recently is that a...
How to save money on printing marketing materials

How to save money on printing marketing materials

As with all amateur theatre groups, survival is down to how well a production sells. Promotional materials are key to the success of pulling in an audience so I’m going to feature several different types of promotional materials, how you can save money on them, and...
What are production meetings and why are they useful?

What are production meetings and why are they useful?

In all productions big and small there’s a variety of aspects that need to be considered well in advance of the show. These are often integral to the performance but can easily get left out and forgotten about then rushed at the last minute. This blog is all about...
How to get your show sponsorship

How to get your show sponsorship

Fundraising is becoming increasingly harder and ticket sales still more difficult to cover costs of a production let alone put some money away for a rainy day. This blog is designed to help you attract sponsorship effectively from local businesses and organisations to...
Writing Once Upon a Time in Pantoland

Writing Once Upon a Time in Pantoland

The Concept In early Summer 2021, a good friend of mine asked if I’d be interested in writing a bespoke script for their pantomime return following the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions, of course I jumped at the chance. I write several bespoke scripts every year for...
3 Secrets to Amateur Theatre Success

3 Secrets to Amateur Theatre Success

You might say amateur theatre is just that – amateur. But just because you’re doing amateur theatre, it doesn’t mean the quality or impact is restricted. People don’t just go to see local theatre to support their friends and family that are in...