 ABTT
Theatre Show Presents Solutions For Schools
The Association of British Theatre Technician’s
ABTT Theatre Show is gearing up to celebrate
its 30th birthday in London’s Royal Horticultural
Halls, June 11th-12th 2008.
Over the years The
ABTT Theatre Show has witnessed the unveiling
the most groundbreaking technology,
which has set a precedent in revolutionising
the world of theatre production, not only in
London’s West End and regional theatres,
but also in drama schools, independent and
public schools, colleges and universities nationwide.
Many
of The ABTT Theatre Show’s longest
standing exhibitors, including AC Lighting,
ETC and Zero 88 have recently taken part
in the first
Schools Theatre Group Conference (STSG - http://www.stsg.org.uk/).
Staged at Rugby School the conference raised
awareness of the specific issues relating to
school theatres, which are run with the same
intentions, products, rules and problems as
any other theatre venue, the only key difference
being the smaller footprint.
Embracing a developing
range of technologies for use in any auditorium,
the ABTT Theatre Show
has built an enviable position as a unique
platform for manufacturers, designers and suppliers
to
showcase the latest advancements in technical
theatre, which includes the development of
many smaller scale product solutions that impact
on
theatres in the education world.
Paul Durose
- Theatre Manager and Technician at The Leys
School, Cambridge and Chairman of
the STSG commented:
“ The ABTT Theatre Show has played a major
role in promoting new technologies that have
impacted on theatre at all levels. It is so important
that Architects and Consultants in education
are made aware of new technology as it can make
a massive difference in schools. Products such
as Zero 88 new Leap Frog and Jester lighting
consoles have been designed with the small-scale
venue in mind, which we saw for the first time
at The ABTT Theatre Show.”
These technical
advancements, spearheaded recently by digitisation
have augmented the theatre experience
for the audience, impacted on the economics
from a show management perspective and radically
streamlined
operations for all technical personnel involved
with theatre.
Attracting an expanding visitor
base year on year the Theatre Show highlights
the demand for
expert industry advice drawing in Architects,
Consultants and Building Services Managers
from affiliated independent and public sectors,
whilst
building on its core attendance from all those
involved with equipping, refurbishing or up-grading
their drama studio, theatre, auditoria or multi-purpose
performance spaces.
The focus of The ABTT Theatre Show in its thirtieth
year is to promote the on-going dialogue between
end-users and manufacturers, maintaining its
leading position as innovative, informative
and educational.
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ABTT Theatre Show Turns Thirty
in 2008