May 23, 2024
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Get Technical! Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Tuesday 30 July

Plus, new for 2024, a brand new 10-week programme, Get Technical! Academy

On Tuesday 30 July we will once again open our doors at the Piccadilly Theatre to give anyone aspiring to a career in theatre a glimpse behind the curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Following its debut last year, Get Technical! offers the chance to hear from members of the backstage and technical teams, watch live on-stage demonstrations and learn more about what goes into the making of the West End’s leading musical Spectacular!

From wigs to wardrobe to sound to stage management, the event aims to motivate and inspire young people to consider a career in backstage positions in the performing arts industry. Attendees will be shown how the different technical departments work together to create the production and be given a sneak peek of some of the stage secrets and magic behind the show.

Backstage and technical team members will also share stories from their own career journeys and give tips for getting into the industry.

Get Technical! Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Tuesday 30 July 2024
Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman St, London W1D 7DY
Start 2pm (Doors open from 1.30pm)
Running time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets will be £5 please register interest below.

We have a number of free bursary places available. To apply for a bursary or if you have any access requirements please complete the registration form below. Booking links will be sent to those successful to confirm your place nearer the time. Spaces are subject to availability.

Suitable for ages 14+

New for 2024 in addition to the Get Technical! event on 30 July is the launch of the Get Technical! Academy – with Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a 10-week free immersive technical programme aimed at 15–25-year-olds.

Sessions will take place at the Piccadilly Theatre on Tuesday afternoons 2pm-4pm from Tuesday 2 July.

Participants will meet weekly and gain hands on training from Heads of Departments and industry experts and learn the ropes in becoming a West End technician. The programme covers lighting, sound, automation, stage management and working as part of a stage performance crew.

During the 10-week programme participants will have the opportunity to learn from the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team and ATG Entertainment West End Creative Learning and gain a rare insight into the backstage workings of a Tony Award-winning production. Those aged 18+ will have be offered an optional additional week where they can meet  members of the company management team to explore the soft skills needed to launch their technical theatre career.

Get Technical! Academy – with Moulin Rouge! The Musical

10-week programme on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm-4pm
Starts Tuesday 2 July 2024
Piccadilly Theatre, 16 Denman St, London W1D 7DY

All participants in the Academy will also be able to attend the Get Technical! Behind the Curtain of Moulin Rouge! The Musical open day on the 30th July.

Places for this scheme are limited and by application only. Please fill out your details to apply.

Applications will be shortlisted, and a number of people will be invited to have an informal discussion before being offered a place.

Application Deadline: Friday 7th June 2024, 23.59

Suitable for ages 15–25.

Applications for the 2024 Academy have now closed.

 

Get Technical! and the Get Technical! Academy are presented by Global Creatures in partnership with ATG Entertainment Creative Learning.