Guest tutors

Session: Starting a Society Producing a Show

This eclectic and wide-ranging course is something very different for NODA Theatre Summer School. Taught by a team of tutors it will develop your knowledge of what goes on outside of a theatre to make a show happen

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own theatre company or simply looking to understand the nuts and bolts of producing a show, this course offers the essential tools and insider knowledge to make it happen.

Through a blend of workshops, seminars and presentations from a variety of guest tutors, you will explore the full production pipeline: from choosing material and budgeting, to fundraising and managing creative teams. You’ll also dive into the practical and legal steps involved in founding a theatre company. By the end of the course, participants will walk away with a practical toolkit, a personalised action plan, and the confidence to launch their own theatre production or society.

Key topics will include:

• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a producer

• Selecting and securing performance rights for scripts

• Budgeting, fundraising, and financial planning

• Assembling creative teams and casting actors

• Venue negotiation and technical production planning

• Marketing, PR, and audience development

• Legal structures and registering your organisation

Designed for aspiring theatre producers, anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production and creatives who want to turn their passion for theatre into a sustainable and creatively inspiring venture.