A dynamic two-day professional development workshop tailored for artists, performers, and creative practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of the technical dimensions of performance-making.
Led by four renowned artists and technical specialists—Dave Thomson, Henry Barratt, Roderick Price, and Toni Main—this workshop offers hands-on exploration of lighting, sound, projection mapping, AV installation, site rigging, scenographic design, and performance interfacing.
Expect hands-on experimentation, expert insight, and collaborative processes designed to deepen your technical fluency and unlock new narrative potential in your work.
Led by four renowned artists and technical specialists—Dave Thomson, Henry Barratt, Roderick Price, and Toni Main—this workshop offers hands-on exploration of lighting, sound, projection mapping, AV installation, site rigging, scenographic design, and performance interfacing.
Expect hands-on experimentation, expert insight, and collaborative processes designed to deepen your technical fluency and unlock new narrative potential in your work.
Workshop Description & Schedule
Day 1: Exploration & Technical Introduction (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Day 1 offers a hands-on exploration into the technical elements of stage craft. Each presenter will share insights into their creative and technical practice and deliver a mini-workshop that actively engages participants. Areas of focus include:
Day 1 offers a hands-on exploration into the technical elements of stage craft. Each presenter will share insights into their creative and technical practice and deliver a mini-workshop that actively engages participants. Areas of focus include:
- Audio recording and live sound manipulation
- Lighting design and DMX control systems
- Projection mapping and spatial media design
- Site rigging and staging logistics
- AV playback systems and cueing
- Performance interfacing
- Scenographic and spatial design principles
Day 2: Presentation & Feedback
(10:00am – 4:00pm)
Day 2 provides a platform for participants to present exploratory works developed during Day 1. Using sound, light, projection, and stage craft, participants will share their creative investigations for feedback and refinement. The format will be informal and supportive, allowing for feedback, group discussion, and further iteration.
(10:00am – 4:00pm)
Day 2 provides a platform for participants to present exploratory works developed during Day 1. Using sound, light, projection, and stage craft, participants will share their creative investigations for feedback and refinement. The format will be informal and supportive, allowing for feedback, group discussion, and further iteration.
Please note this event will be catered.
Sonic Worlds: Field Recording,
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Craft, Connect, Create: The Weave of Experimental PerformanceToni Main
Performance Artist and Senior Producer, Toni Main will take you on a journey into the dramaturgical weave, sharing how to knit together the elements of stagecraft into performance and storytelling. Toni will be bringing over 25 years of experience in collaborative and experimental performance making, and many years of supporting and mentoring artists to create their own dynamic and immersive worlds.
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Illuminating Stories: The Art and Technology of Lighting DesignHenry Barratt
In this workshop, Technical Manager and Performer, Henry Barratt offers a comprehensive and hands-on introduction to the art and science of lighting design. Participants will explore the fundamental principles that shape how light influences space, emotion, and storytelling, before diving into the technical aspects of both analogue and digital lighting systems.
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