TechTable pod

Arts EN ↓ 81 episodes

An insight into the technical side of the entertainment industry and the people who work there. With tips and advice for anyone interested in getting involved.

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Season 6 Episode 3, Nathan Friend, Stage Managment 27.09.2025 16:10

This week Bram is joined by Nathan Friend, a freelance Stage Manager and video editor. Central School of Speech and Drama - https://www.cssd.ac.uk/ The current equivalent of Nathan’s course - https://www.cssd.ac.uk/courses/ba-production-technologies-and-stage-management Assembly Festival - https://assemblyfestival.com/ RWS Global (Production Company behind Legoland’s current events) - https...

Season 6 Episode 2, Dickie Bower, Production Sound Engineer. 20.09.2025 14:55

This week Bram is joined by Dickie Bower, Production Sound Engineer on multiple shows including the BBC Proms. National Youth Theatre - https://www.nyt.org.uk/ BBC Proms - https://www.bbc.co.uk/proms Guildhall School of Music and Drama - https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/ Guildhall’s current equivalent of Dickie’s Course - https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/production-arts/ba-production-arts A...

Season 6 Episode 1. Mike Savage, Chief Electrician at Eden Court in Inverness. 13.09.2025 13:23

We're back for Season 6. In this very special first episode of the new season Bram is joined by Mike Savage, The Chief Electrician at Eden Court in Inverness and one of the reasons Bram works in theatre. Eden Court, Inverness - https://eden-court.co.uk/ Miskin Theatre, Dartford - https://miskintheatre.co.uk/ Battersea Arts Centre - https://bac.org.uk/ Seven Dials Playhouse (Previously the Tri...

Season 5 Bonus Episode, Peter Heath, Managing director of PLASA 30.08.2025 21:19

For this bonus episode Bram is joined by Peter Heath the Managing director of PLASA (Professional Lighting and Sound Association) to talk about the PLASA show. Head to the PLASA Show on 7th, 8th and 9th September 2025 at Olympia London. https://www.plasashow.com

Season 5 Episode 10. Tony Gayle, Sound Designer. 12.07.2025 12:34

For the final Episode of Season 5 Bram is joined by Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award winning Sound Designer Tony Gayle.

Season 5 Episode 9, Chris Tindall, Freelance Production Manager. 05.07.2025 20:06

This week Bram is joined by Chris Tindall, a freelance production manager, Lighting engineer, Sound engineer and Stage crew.

Season 5 Episode 8. Nick Bromley, Author & Legendary Company Manager 28.06.2025 22:14

This week Bram is joined by Nick Bromley, Author of theatre books and Company Manager of shows such as Starlight Express, My Fair Lady and Love Never Dies. Find Nicks books here: https://lnpbooks.co.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOop5efWkYIFbvwGTWWKyHmSdpmXqAKM670KnrLel5ztWEa84UJW0

Season 5 Episode 7, Mig Walsh & Gareth Evans, Senior Lecturers At the Guildford School of Acting 21.06.2025 27:18

This week Bram is joined by Mig & G, talking exclusively about the ABTT make a difference conference, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Season 5 Episode 6, Rob Casey, CEO of Ammonite Studios 14.06.2025 24:47

This week Bram is joined by Rob Casey, Lighting designer, associate Lighting designer and CEO of Ammonite Studios. If you're interested in the Ammonite sessions https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ammonite-sessions-tickets-1254504991199

Season 5 Episode 5, Devonne Sheppard, Puppet Technician. 07.06.2025 17:45

This week Bram is joined by Devonne Sheppard, a Puppet Technician on the Warhorse tour.

Season 5 Episode 4, Gary Rhodes, Lighting & A.V. 31.05.2025 15:27

This week Bram is joined all the way from Thailand by Gary Rhodes, a lighting and A.V. engineer who has worked on shows such as Lion King, We Will Rock You, Miss Saigon & Phantom of the Opera.

Season 5 Episode 3. Elysia Moore, ABTT Association and Events Manager. 24.05.2025 19:10

This week Bram is joined by Elysia Moore the ABTT Association and Events Manager. Head to the ABTT Theatre show, Alexandra Palace on 4th & 5th June 2025. https://www.abtt.org.uk/abtt-theatre-show/

Season 5 Episode 2, Russ Haugh, Head of Stage. 17.05.2025 21:24

This week Bram is joined by Russ Haugh, the head of stage on Starlight Express in Wembley.

Season 5 Episode 1, Mig Walsh, Senior Lecturer at GSA & Co-Chair of the ABTT 10.05.2025 17:27

For the first episode of Season 5 Bram is joined by Mig Walsh, A senior lecturer at the Guildford School of Acting, the Co-Chair of the ABTT, a freelance lighting technician and one of the new executive producers of this podcast.

Season 4 Episode 10, Tom Nightingale, Tech Swing 29.03.2025 14:20

In the final episode of Season 4 Bram is joined by Tom Nightingale, tech swing on A Comedy about Spies.

Season 4 Episode 9. Clio Nonis, Sound. 22.03.2025 13:22

This week Bram is joined by Clio Nonis, a sound engineer and assistant on Sunday brunch.

Season 4 Episode 8. Tristan Franken, Automation. 15.03.2025 15:41

This week Bram is joined by Tristan Franken, the head of Automation on The Book Of Mormon International tour.

Season 4 Episode 7. Liv Burton, Wigs, Hair and Makeup 08.03.2025 11:27

For this episode Bram is joined by Liv Burton, the head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup on Oliver.

Season 4 Episode 6. Emily Collier, Lighting 01.03.2025 16:16

This week Bram is joined by Emily Collier, the deputy chief electrician on Magic Mike live.

Season 4 Episode 5, Garry Kilby, Automation. 22.02.2025 15:29

This week Bram is joined by Garry Kilby, a multiple automation dep and former rock and roll guy.

Season 4 Episode 4. Jordan Haugh, Crew and Stage Managment. 15.02.2025 18:26

This week Bram is joined by Jordan Haugh, a performer turned Stage Managment and Show Crew Dep.

Season 4 Episode 3. Patrick Stanier, Production Stage Manager. 08.02.2025 19:28

Today Bram is joined by Patrick Stanier, the production stage manager on ABBA Voyage.

Season 4 Episode 2. Tyler Edwards-Tagg, Automation. 01.02.2025 11:46

This week Bram is joined by Tyler Edwards-Tagg, The head of Automation on Starlight Express.

Season 4 Episode 1 Izzie Norwood, Lighting 25.01.2025 12:56

On the first episode of season 4 Bram is joined by Izzie Norwood, a former CBBC and Radio 1 host who has decided to make the jump from performing to backstage.

Season 3 Episode 10. Round table discussion 19.10.2024 24:39

4 guests join Bram as we discuss the difference between cast change and opening a new show and how that effects different departments