Stage crew is the heart of any production; no show would flow without these vital men and women. While the actors and actresses are performing on stage, there is a whole other world unfolding just...
wE want yOu
Volunteer your timeDo you have a bit of spare time? Are you looking to start something new within a vibrant and dedicated team? We have more than 12 departments that are always looking for extra help and support. If this interests you, we would love to hear from you…just start by filling in this form:
PROMPt
The prompter (fondly shouted to as “Prompt”) in a theatre, is a person who prompts or cues actors when they forget their lines or neglect to move on the stage to where they are supposed to be...
actORs
They say there's no show without Punch. Not strictly true, but there is certainly no show without actors. They are a crucial part of every play! Acting takes dedication and hard work, and here at...
DiREctORs
The director has overall creative control of a play, being the one to create the vision, and being ultimately responsible for making it happen. Directing is a huge responsibility, you are putting on...
sEt DEsiGn
The set team design and construct the set for each show. From period sets to modern this team come up with and deliver the visual element of a director’s vision. Every show must be designed from...
cOstuMEs
The costume team manage the Partington's treasure trove of a wardrobe and are responsible for sourcing, sewing and fitting costumes for each production. Costumes are such a fabulous part of theatre...
sOund
A theatrical production's sound design defines its overall atmosphere and its effectiveness at telling a story. It's a critical component of the narrative and influences the audience's perception of...
LiGHtinG
For a show to be effective you must be able to see the actors - this is where we step in. We light the stage in ways to draw the audience’s attention, set the mood, and add to the drama. When...
PROP BuildinG
Properties, or “props,” are crucial design elements for stage productions. Anything an actor handles, carries, or manipulates that is not attached to the walls or floors is considered a stage prop....
DREssinG ROOM
The dressing room is home to the whole cast for the duration of a performance and the dressing room team is responsible for ensuring everyone, and their costumes, are looked after. During smaller...
BOx OFFicE
A Box Office Manager oversees the ticket sales at a venue, supervising a team of Box Office Assistants with the support of our Theatre Manager. They work closely with the Theatre Manager in...
FROnt OF HOusE
A Front of House (FOH) staff member ensures quality customer service for the audience before, during and after a performance. This is an opportunity to offer a first impression that the audience...
Introduce Yourself
If you’ve ever wanted to get involved and support the Theatre, we’ve made it as easy as possible. Just fill in your details on our Volunteers Form and a member of the team will contact you shortly with more details.
Let’s start something new together!
