Crew Training Courses

Theatre Royal Nelson's Crew Training courses allow members of our community to gain hands-on experience as technicians and fly operators.

Courses are run twice annually, with individual inductions and a combined refresher. Induction courses are for first-timers, while refreshers are for our recurring crew. All sessions are delivered on stage and after work by our Technical Manager.

FLY TOWER INDUCTION
Discover the world above the stage at the Theatre Royal and our region’s only counterweight fly-tower rigging system.

TECHNICIAN INDUCTION
Dive into the world Behind the Curtain: become a Backstage Technician! Unleash your passion for live productions by joining our backstage crew courses at the Theatre Royal.

COMBINED REFRESHER
Brush up with a combined refresher course designed for past attendants of our technician and fly operator inductions. Led by our expert Technical and Venue Managers, we merge insights into the inner workings of the lighting and technical systems and an in-depth review of the Fly-Tower System.

Attendees receive a take-home resource pack and completing a short test allows them to actively participate for the following 12-months.

Minimum ages for achievement apply, though a person of any age may attend as a learning experience.

$20 per person, per course