TechTable pod

TechTable pod

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.

Episodes

September 27, 2025 16 mins

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://www.rwsglobal.com/ Monopoly Lifesize...
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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 Autograph Sound - https://www.autograph....
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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 Tristan Bates Theatre and the Actors Cent...
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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

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

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

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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

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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.

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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

 

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

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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.

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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/

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

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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.

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

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March 22, 2025 13 mins

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

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

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

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

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

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