A collection of pages packed with information about technical theatre, including an Archive section which is the home of the Backstage Heritage Collection.
The website is published and edited by Jon Primrose, based at the University of Exeter in the UK.
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Discover the history of technology in entertainment
In-depth information about entertainment technology and theatrical techniques
Technical Theatre Terms
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Explore technical and historical information about hundreds of shows, old and new
History and development of hundreds of venues around the world
Latest Updates:
See us at PLASA 2025!
Posted: 31 Jul 2025Classic Gear Live will be back at PLASA 7-9 September 2025 at Olympia in London, with some new (old) equipment, special guests, and lots to learn about. We'll also be recording short interviews with as many people as possible, so if you have some stories to share, we'll see you there!
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Podcast Launched
Posted: 05 Apr 2025The first episode of the Theatrecrafts Podcast is now live on Spotify. Join us as we interview Simon Wood, Sound Technician at the London Palladium between 1969 and 1976.
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Technical Theatre Social Media
Posted: 28 Dec 2024There’s a growing number of technical staff working across the industry using social media to spread the word about their shows, and what their roles involve. These accounts are a great way to discover some in-depth facts and figures and to see how the shows are put together.
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Music Videos
Posted: 11 Dec 2024A new page listing our favourite music videos has now appeared.
These short films are wonderful showcases of imagination and innovation.