Run by Dan Parry, a highly experienced Technical Professional, this flagship course provides and introduction to professional roles within the backstage industry. Young people who take part will have the opportunity to learn technical and design skills with an integrated stage and production management focus, developing their ability to work as part of the team behind the curtain.
The courses explores the following key disciplines:
- Lighting Design, Equipment and Operation
- Sound Design, Recording and Operation
- Set, Props and Costume Design
- Stage Management
Using the skills that they have learnt on the course, participants take on the roles of designers, stage managers and technicians on the PYC 11-15 and 16-25 productions.
Sessions Run on Thursdays weekly
Thursdays 6:45 – 8:15
The Autumn term course will run from Thursday 10th September – 26th November 2026.
There will be no session on the 29th October during half term.
Additional Dates:
4 additional days in October half term From Monday 26 October to Thursday 29 October,
plus Saturday 28 November. All 10am-4pm.
16-25 Young Company Production week: Monday 30 November – Saturday 5 December 2026