Producer | Director | Musical Director | Creative | Consultant
Helping community theatre companies turn ambitious ideas into well-planned, brilliantly delivered productions.
producer.
Production planning, budgets, scheduling, creative teams, venues, technical requirements and getting all the moving parts working together.
musical director.
Musical direction, pit orchestras, rehearsal planning, click and playback, integrating live musicians with technology.
Production Clinic
Need something tailored to your company? Get in touch to discuss a bespoke support option built around your production, priorities and budget.
Purpose: A focused session for one specific production question, problem or decision.
Includes:
60-minute online consultation
One clearly defined production issue or area of focus
Up to 3 relevant documents reviewed beforehand
Practical, experience-based advice during the session
Brief written summary of key recommendations afterwards
Follow-up email for any immediate clarification arising from the session
Suitable for:
Production planning
Budget questions
Rehearsal scheduling
Creative team structure
Technical planning
Venue considerations
Volunteer organisation
Production problems or decisions
“Are we doing this the right way?” questions
Not included: Detailed production review, extensive document preparation or ongoing consultancy.
director.
Creative leadership, rehearsal processes, working with performers and building a production that works for the people delivering it.
creative & design.
Production branding, posters, programmes, digital assets and creating a consistent visual identity for your show.
Purpose: A complete health check of a production before problems become expensive or difficult to fix.
Includes:
Initial production questionnaire
Review of your key production documents
Production budget review
Production and rehearsal schedule review
Review of creative and production team structure
Technical and venue considerations
Volunteer/team organisation
Identification of potential risks, gaps and pressure points
90-minute consultation
Prioritised written Production Action Plan
Clear recommendations for what to address first, what can wait and where resources could be used more effectively
Documents could include:
Budget
Production schedule
Rehearsal schedule
Show information
Venue information
Production team structure
Technical requirements
Existing marketing/communications plans
Ideal for:
Companies preparing a major musical or play, particularly where a number of different people are involved in planning and delivering the production.
Purpose: For productions that need more detailed analysis, planning and hands-on support.
Includes everything in the Production MOT, plus:
Detailed review of production documentation
Up to 4 hours of consultancy
More detailed budget and resource analysis
Production planning and scheduling
Creative team roles and responsibilities
Technical production planning
Venue and backstage considerations
Volunteer and company structure
Identification of potential production risks
Detailed recommendations and priorities
Development of practical solutions to identified issues
One follow-up consultation
Written Production Development Plan
Use your consultancy time when it's most useful — either as one intensive session or split across two stages of your production.
Option A: one half-day intensive session
Option B: two 2-hour sessions at different stages of planning