Theatreplan
@theatreplan.bsky.social
One of the world's leading venue and technical design consultancies. Performance is everything.
Here's a little behind-the-scenes look from our recent team day. A morning full of learning and collaboration, and an afternoon indulging in one of our shared passions...theatre!
What would have been your show of choice?
#TeamDay #Theatreplan #LondonTheatre
What would have been your show of choice?
#TeamDay #Theatreplan #LondonTheatre
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here's a little behind-the-scenes look from our recent team day. A morning full of learning and collaboration, and an afternoon indulging in one of our shared passions...theatre!
What would have been your show of choice?
#TeamDay #Theatreplan #LondonTheatre
What would have been your show of choice?
#TeamDay #Theatreplan #LondonTheatre
“I love working with people across the arts sector. There’s such diversity in the ways that organisations, teams, and individuals work and I love to find new ways to engage with collaborators in order to make lasting impact.”
October 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
“I love working with people across the arts sector. There’s such diversity in the ways that organisations, teams, and individuals work and I love to find new ways to engage with collaborators in order to make lasting impact.”
Over the past few years, our industry has faced the unexpected.
In our latest blog, we share how Theatreplan adapted and doubled down on innovation
You can read the full story over on our website.
#Arts #TheatreDesign #Resilience #Theatreplan
In our latest blog, we share how Theatreplan adapted and doubled down on innovation
You can read the full story over on our website.
#Arts #TheatreDesign #Resilience #Theatreplan
October 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Over the past few years, our industry has faced the unexpected.
In our latest blog, we share how Theatreplan adapted and doubled down on innovation
You can read the full story over on our website.
#Arts #TheatreDesign #Resilience #Theatreplan
In our latest blog, we share how Theatreplan adapted and doubled down on innovation
You can read the full story over on our website.
#Arts #TheatreDesign #Resilience #Theatreplan
At Theatreplan, we see first-hand how integral stage management is to the design and operation of performance spaces.
A huge thank you to stage managers everywhere for the vital role you play in bringing theatre to life.
#InternationalStageManagementDay #StageManagement #TheatreDesign #Theatreplan
A huge thank you to stage managers everywhere for the vital role you play in bringing theatre to life.
#InternationalStageManagementDay #StageManagement #TheatreDesign #Theatreplan
October 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
At Theatreplan, we see first-hand how integral stage management is to the design and operation of performance spaces.
A huge thank you to stage managers everywhere for the vital role you play in bringing theatre to life.
#InternationalStageManagementDay #StageManagement #TheatreDesign #Theatreplan
A huge thank you to stage managers everywhere for the vital role you play in bringing theatre to life.
#InternationalStageManagementDay #StageManagement #TheatreDesign #Theatreplan
We're exhibiting at this year's TheatreCraft! Aged 16-30? Interested in offstage theatre careers? Find us in the marketplace & join workshops, Q&As & backstage tours throughout the day.
It's on the 3rd Nov at the Royal Opera House and across London's West End.
Book your place lnkd.in/eke4GuH5
It's on the 3rd Nov at the Royal Opera House and across London's West End.
Book your place lnkd.in/eke4GuH5
October 6, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We're exhibiting at this year's TheatreCraft! Aged 16-30? Interested in offstage theatre careers? Find us in the marketplace & join workshops, Q&As & backstage tours throughout the day.
It's on the 3rd Nov at the Royal Opera House and across London's West End.
Book your place lnkd.in/eke4GuH5
It's on the 3rd Nov at the Royal Opera House and across London's West End.
Book your place lnkd.in/eke4GuH5
Meet Steve Harley, Theatre & Venue Planner
Steve specialises in re-profiling and reconfiguring performance spaces, developing layouts and visualisations in Revit, and coordinating across project teams.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #VenuePlanner #TheatrePlanner
Steve specialises in re-profiling and reconfiguring performance spaces, developing layouts and visualisations in Revit, and coordinating across project teams.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #VenuePlanner #TheatrePlanner
October 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Meet Steve Harley, Theatre & Venue Planner
Steve specialises in re-profiling and reconfiguring performance spaces, developing layouts and visualisations in Revit, and coordinating across project teams.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #VenuePlanner #TheatrePlanner
Steve specialises in re-profiling and reconfiguring performance spaces, developing layouts and visualisations in Revit, and coordinating across project teams.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #VenuePlanner #TheatrePlanner
As summer turns to autumn, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the last few months. From exciting projects to time spent together as a team, it’s been a season full of collaboration and creativity. Here are some highlights from our summer at Theatreplan #TheatreConsultants
September 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
As summer turns to autumn, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the last few months. From exciting projects to time spent together as a team, it’s been a season full of collaboration and creativity. Here are some highlights from our summer at Theatreplan #TheatreConsultants
Today, Open Your Doors Day invites us to challenge the barriers that keep young people from under-represented backgrounds out of industries like theatre.
What’s one thing you’d like to see happen in theatre to break down these barriers?
#OpenYourDoorsDay #YouthOpportunities #DiversityInTheArts
What’s one thing you’d like to see happen in theatre to break down these barriers?
#OpenYourDoorsDay #YouthOpportunities #DiversityInTheArts
September 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Today, Open Your Doors Day invites us to challenge the barriers that keep young people from under-represented backgrounds out of industries like theatre.
What’s one thing you’d like to see happen in theatre to break down these barriers?
#OpenYourDoorsDay #YouthOpportunities #DiversityInTheArts
What’s one thing you’d like to see happen in theatre to break down these barriers?
#OpenYourDoorsDay #YouthOpportunities #DiversityInTheArts
In today’s venues, audiences expect more than just a stage: they are hungry for an immersive experience. From high-definition projection to interactive media walls and digital signage, audio-visual (AV) technology has become an integral part of performance and presentation spaces.
September 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM
In today’s venues, audiences expect more than just a stage: they are hungry for an immersive experience. From high-definition projection to interactive media walls and digital signage, audio-visual (AV) technology has become an integral part of performance and presentation spaces.
Here’s a recap of the incredible evening at Citizens Theatre we enjoyed last week, celebrating their fantastic re-opening. A huge congratulations to all involved!
#theatreplan #citizenstheatre #citizenstheatreglasgow
#theatreplan #citizenstheatre #citizenstheatreglasgow
September 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Here’s a recap of the incredible evening at Citizens Theatre we enjoyed last week, celebrating their fantastic re-opening. A huge congratulations to all involved!
#theatreplan #citizenstheatre #citizenstheatreglasgow
#theatreplan #citizenstheatre #citizenstheatreglasgow
We can’t wait to share more of last night’s memorable and hugely successful reopening celebration of the Citizens Theatre 🎭
#KeepYourEyesPeeled #Theatreplan
#KeepYourEyesPeeled #Theatreplan
August 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We can’t wait to share more of last night’s memorable and hugely successful reopening celebration of the Citizens Theatre 🎭
#KeepYourEyesPeeled #Theatreplan
#KeepYourEyesPeeled #Theatreplan
A great theatre isn’t just about the audience. Backstage flow, performer comfort & technical efficiency are just as vital.
Read how Theatreplan balances audience experience + backstage excellence in our latest blog: theatreplan.com/news/balanci...
#TheatreDesign #StageDesign
Read how Theatreplan balances audience experience + backstage excellence in our latest blog: theatreplan.com/news/balanci...
#TheatreDesign #StageDesign
August 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A great theatre isn’t just about the audience. Backstage flow, performer comfort & technical efficiency are just as vital.
Read how Theatreplan balances audience experience + backstage excellence in our latest blog: theatreplan.com/news/balanci...
#TheatreDesign #StageDesign
Read how Theatreplan balances audience experience + backstage excellence in our latest blog: theatreplan.com/news/balanci...
#TheatreDesign #StageDesign
A great performance means little if your audience can’t see it.
Sightlines are fundamental to audience experience, inclusivity, and commercial success. At Theatreplan, we ensure no seat is left behind, combining creativity with technical precision.
#Theatreplan #Sightlines #VenueConsiderations
Sightlines are fundamental to audience experience, inclusivity, and commercial success. At Theatreplan, we ensure no seat is left behind, combining creativity with technical precision.
#Theatreplan #Sightlines #VenueConsiderations
August 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A great performance means little if your audience can’t see it.
Sightlines are fundamental to audience experience, inclusivity, and commercial success. At Theatreplan, we ensure no seat is left behind, combining creativity with technical precision.
#Theatreplan #Sightlines #VenueConsiderations
Sightlines are fundamental to audience experience, inclusivity, and commercial success. At Theatreplan, we ensure no seat is left behind, combining creativity with technical precision.
#Theatreplan #Sightlines #VenueConsiderations
Meet Shmem Geddes!
Shmem joined Theatreplan in 2024 as a consultant specialising in stage engineering, after 14 years working in automation in some of the world’s biggest venues and shows.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #TheatreConsultant
Shmem joined Theatreplan in 2024 as a consultant specialising in stage engineering, after 14 years working in automation in some of the world’s biggest venues and shows.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #TheatreConsultant
August 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Meet Shmem Geddes!
Shmem joined Theatreplan in 2024 as a consultant specialising in stage engineering, after 14 years working in automation in some of the world’s biggest venues and shows.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #TheatreConsultant
Shmem joined Theatreplan in 2024 as a consultant specialising in stage engineering, after 14 years working in automation in some of the world’s biggest venues and shows.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #TheatreConsultant
We’ve been busy capturing something exciting…
Keep your eyes peeled!
Keep your eyes peeled!
July 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We’ve been busy capturing something exciting…
Keep your eyes peeled!
Keep your eyes peeled!
Our Exec Director, Mathew had a busy day on site at the University of Limerick’s new Student Centre to review the progress. This beautiful building, designed by Cotter & Naessens Architects, is ready for the finishing touches and then… the students!
We look forward to seeing this building in use.
We look forward to seeing this building in use.
July 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Our Exec Director, Mathew had a busy day on site at the University of Limerick’s new Student Centre to review the progress. This beautiful building, designed by Cotter & Naessens Architects, is ready for the finishing touches and then… the students!
We look forward to seeing this building in use.
We look forward to seeing this building in use.
Chris brings 20 years of theatre experience to Theatreplan from the West End to worldwide tours 🌍
Now he’s bringing his expertise to designing world-class performance spaces.
#Theatreplan #MeetTheTeam #TheatreDesign #StageTech #SoundDesign #PerformanceSpaces #TheatreLife
Now he’s bringing his expertise to designing world-class performance spaces.
#Theatreplan #MeetTheTeam #TheatreDesign #StageTech #SoundDesign #PerformanceSpaces #TheatreLife
July 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Chris brings 20 years of theatre experience to Theatreplan from the West End to worldwide tours 🌍
Now he’s bringing his expertise to designing world-class performance spaces.
#Theatreplan #MeetTheTeam #TheatreDesign #StageTech #SoundDesign #PerformanceSpaces #TheatreLife
Now he’s bringing his expertise to designing world-class performance spaces.
#Theatreplan #MeetTheTeam #TheatreDesign #StageTech #SoundDesign #PerformanceSpaces #TheatreLife
The team have spent the last few days on an inspiring visit to the Czech Republic with Robe lighting.
We had the chance to get hands-on with their latest products & understanding of their commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
#LightingDesign #TheatreTechnology #RobeLighting #TheatreConsultants
We had the chance to get hands-on with their latest products & understanding of their commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
#LightingDesign #TheatreTechnology #RobeLighting #TheatreConsultants
July 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The team have spent the last few days on an inspiring visit to the Czech Republic with Robe lighting.
We had the chance to get hands-on with their latest products & understanding of their commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
#LightingDesign #TheatreTechnology #RobeLighting #TheatreConsultants
We had the chance to get hands-on with their latest products & understanding of their commitment to sustainable manufacturing.
#LightingDesign #TheatreTechnology #RobeLighting #TheatreConsultants
Theatreplan's CPD session for Architects!
On Tuesday, Chris Needle, Mathew Smethurst-Evans and Steve Harley visited Burrell Foley Fischer to deliver a presentation titled 'An Introduction to Theatre Consultancy'.
Interested in hosting a CPD session? Get in touch! 📲
On Tuesday, Chris Needle, Mathew Smethurst-Evans and Steve Harley visited Burrell Foley Fischer to deliver a presentation titled 'An Introduction to Theatre Consultancy'.
Interested in hosting a CPD session? Get in touch! 📲
June 26, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Theatreplan's CPD session for Architects!
On Tuesday, Chris Needle, Mathew Smethurst-Evans and Steve Harley visited Burrell Foley Fischer to deliver a presentation titled 'An Introduction to Theatre Consultancy'.
Interested in hosting a CPD session? Get in touch! 📲
On Tuesday, Chris Needle, Mathew Smethurst-Evans and Steve Harley visited Burrell Foley Fischer to deliver a presentation titled 'An Introduction to Theatre Consultancy'.
Interested in hosting a CPD session? Get in touch! 📲
Say hello to Helen Walker 👋
30+ years in the arts, from theatre to heritage and now keeping Theatreplan running like clockwork as Director of Operations!
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #WomenInTheArts
30+ years in the arts, from theatre to heritage and now keeping Theatreplan running like clockwork as Director of Operations!
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #WomenInTheArts
June 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Say hello to Helen Walker 👋
30+ years in the arts, from theatre to heritage and now keeping Theatreplan running like clockwork as Director of Operations!
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #WomenInTheArts
30+ years in the arts, from theatre to heritage and now keeping Theatreplan running like clockwork as Director of Operations!
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan #WomenInTheArts
Meet our Junior Consultant Jibril!
You've already heard from Jibril when he penned our blog 'New crossroads in art and science', now let's get to know a bit more about his career to date.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
You've already heard from Jibril when he penned our blog 'New crossroads in art and science', now let's get to know a bit more about his career to date.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
June 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Meet our Junior Consultant Jibril!
You've already heard from Jibril when he penned our blog 'New crossroads in art and science', now let's get to know a bit more about his career to date.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
You've already heard from Jibril when he penned our blog 'New crossroads in art and science', now let's get to know a bit more about his career to date.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
We had a fantastic time at ABTT: Association of British Theatre Technicians this week, such an insightful event!
If you were there, what was your highlight?
#ABTT #IndustryEvent #Theatreplan #TheatreIndustry
If you were there, what was your highlight?
#ABTT #IndustryEvent #Theatreplan #TheatreIndustry
June 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We had a fantastic time at ABTT: Association of British Theatre Technicians this week, such an insightful event!
If you were there, what was your highlight?
#ABTT #IndustryEvent #Theatreplan #TheatreIndustry
If you were there, what was your highlight?
#ABTT #IndustryEvent #Theatreplan #TheatreIndustry
We’re looking forward to returning to the ABTT Theatre Show this week!
Throwing it back to when we proudly took home Best Theatre Show Stand.
#ABTT2025 #Theatreplan #TheatreDesign #Acoustics #EngineeringExcellence #ThrowbackTuesday #TheatreInnovation #ExhibitionStand #LiveEvents
Throwing it back to when we proudly took home Best Theatre Show Stand.
#ABTT2025 #Theatreplan #TheatreDesign #Acoustics #EngineeringExcellence #ThrowbackTuesday #TheatreInnovation #ExhibitionStand #LiveEvents
June 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We’re looking forward to returning to the ABTT Theatre Show this week!
Throwing it back to when we proudly took home Best Theatre Show Stand.
#ABTT2025 #Theatreplan #TheatreDesign #Acoustics #EngineeringExcellence #ThrowbackTuesday #TheatreInnovation #ExhibitionStand #LiveEvents
Throwing it back to when we proudly took home Best Theatre Show Stand.
#ABTT2025 #Theatreplan #TheatreDesign #Acoustics #EngineeringExcellence #ThrowbackTuesday #TheatreInnovation #ExhibitionStand #LiveEvents
@farehambc.bsky.social commissioned Theatreplan to provide theatre planning and technical consultancy for the transformation of Ferneham Hall into Fareham Live.
Take a look at the before and after of our case study here!
#Theatreplan #TheatrePlanning #TechnicalConsultancy
Take a look at the before and after of our case study here!
#Theatreplan #TheatrePlanning #TechnicalConsultancy
May 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
@farehambc.bsky.social commissioned Theatreplan to provide theatre planning and technical consultancy for the transformation of Ferneham Hall into Fareham Live.
Take a look at the before and after of our case study here!
#Theatreplan #TheatrePlanning #TechnicalConsultancy
Take a look at the before and after of our case study here!
#Theatreplan #TheatrePlanning #TechnicalConsultancy
Meet our Stage Engineer Peter!
Peter's always been drawn to the creative process and loves the feeling of walking into a space and instantly recognising it from the designs.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
Peter's always been drawn to the creative process and loves the feeling of walking into a space and instantly recognising it from the designs.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
May 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Meet our Stage Engineer Peter!
Peter's always been drawn to the creative process and loves the feeling of walking into a space and instantly recognising it from the designs.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan
Peter's always been drawn to the creative process and loves the feeling of walking into a space and instantly recognising it from the designs.
#MeetTheTeam #Theatreplan