Tech Club
Tech Club is a fun introduction to the world of technical theatre for 13 to 17 year olds.
What is Tech Club?
Tech Club is a fun introduction to the world of technical theatre for 13 to 17 year olds.
You will be introduced to light, sound, special effects, and stage management. You’ll get the chance to try out different backstage roles in our professional theatre space and will learn from our experienced technical team.
If you’re curious about what goes on behind the scenes in a theatre but don’t know where to start, this is the perfect opportunity to start exploring.
Tech Club Spring 2025
Over 8 weeks, our brilliant group of aspiring technicians were introduced to the exciting world of technical theatre. Here’s a glimpse at what they’ve been up to:
• Explored taster workshops in sound, lighting, stage and stage management – all led by our expert tech team
• Got hands-on with equipment including rigging lights, flying bars, programming light and sound desks, making props… even using pyrotechnics!
• Practised backstage skills like marking out a set design, exploring ‘The Book’, and calling cues from a prompt copy
• Discovered the wide range of careers that make live theatre possible
A huge round of applause to our participants for their enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity — you’ve been amazing!
Want to get involved? Find out more below ⬇️
It has really benefitted me with information and skills on how to use the equipment and how to get into the industry – Participant Feedback
Fun, engaging, unique – Participant Feedback
When is it?
Tech Club has now finished for this academic year and will resume in the Autumn (exact dates tbc). If you’re interested in taking part, you can sign up to our mailing list and we will get in touch once we have more information about the next cohort.
Where does it take place?
Most of the sessions will take place at Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, in one of our three stages.
Two of the sessions will take place at our rehearsal rooms in Byker. Please note that participants will need to make their own way to the rehearsal rooms for the sessions.
If you are in receipt of a travel bursary, the amount will be increased for the weeks we are in Byker.
What you’ll do
- Take part in practical introductory workshops in theatre lighting, sound, special effects and stage management
- Meet our technical team here at Northern Stage
- Work together to produce your own technical installation of one of our theatre spaces
- Attend a performance at Northern Stage
How to apply
Tech Club has now finished for this academic year and will resume in the Autumn (exact dates tbc). If you’re interested in taking part, you can sign up to our mailing list and we will get in touch once we have more information about the next cohort.
Fees
The cost of the programme varies depending on your circumstances. We have created a payment scale (see below) to help you identify which fee is appropriate for you. Fees cover the cost of all sessions, as well as a tickets to a selected performance at Northern Stage as part of the programme.
Fees are required to be paid in advance of starting the course and more information about how to do this will follow if you are successfully selected to take part.
I have the means to pay for the full value of the course.
Standard fee: £135
Fees include the cost of a show ticket.
I do not have the means to pay for the full value of the course.
Discounted fee: £90
Fees include the cost of a show ticket.
I do not have the means to pay the standard or discounted fee.
All Sessions: FREE
We have a limited number of free bursary places to those experiencing a financial hardship. We recognise that reasons for financial hardship are different for everyone.
If you are successful in receiving a bursary place, we can also support with the cost of travelling to and from sessions and this will be agreed with you before the first session.