A brilliant opportunity to go behind the scenes at Kings Theatre in Southsea and see the areas that the public don’t normally get to see! Learn from the theatre’s Technical Manager all about how the lights, scenery, and backstage areas work. Visit the fly floor and even get the chance to try hemp rope flying!
You’ll also take part in a workshop, where you’ll learn some stagecraft skills such as ‘spiking’ set, practicing scene changes, knots and more. You’ll also find out more about the technical elements like programming lighting and using communications and cue lights.
Kings Theatre opened in 1907 and has been one of the main venues for theatregoers in and around Portsmouth and Southsea ever since, seating up to 1,400 people for performances, so this is a great place to have a look around backstage and learn how it works!
Practical info: This opportunity is completely free including both the workshop and travel. To apply, please tell us why you’d like to take part. You don’t need to have any prior experience, this could be the first time you’ve learnt about tech or you might be considering a career working backstage in theatre, TV & film or live events.
You will need to make your own way to the Hovercraft in Ryde, we’ll take the Hovercraft to Southsea and then walk 20 minutes to Kings Theatre. You will also need to make your own way home from Ryde in the evening. We’ll meet at 11am at the Hovercraft terminal in Ryde, and return on the 3.30pm Hovercraft from Southsea. If you need help covering travel costs to get to Ryde, such as bus fare, let us know and we can cover this for you.
Opportunity Date & Time: Friday 16th February, 11am – 3.45pm.
