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Elected by the council of management, Mig Burgess Walsh and David Evans follow in a great tradition of industry leaders committed to offering their expertise to assist the work of the ABTT.
The ABTT Council particularly welcomes the appointment of co-chairs, enabling as it does a better work life balance, the ability for mutual support in the roles as well as allowing the ABTT to benefit from both David and Mig's broad skills and experience. The new co-chairs are ideally placed to guide the Council during development of the organisation in the years ahead.
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David Evans, Co-Chair replied: “The ABTT is an organisation crucial to the backstage industry and I am very proud to have been associated with it both as a member and as a trustee. The decision to have a Co-Chair rather than a single Chair is evidence that the ABTT does not give advice but sets the example.
Like Mig I am busy, I am Head of Production at National Theatre Wales, an ambitious national producing company, I am a board member of the Lagos Theatre Festival, I have many commitments including being a parent, and could not do this without Mig’s support, or indeed the support of Robin, Elysia and Stuart and all the Trustees."
David continued “Mig brings her lighting and educational skills and I bring years of Production Management, operations and international work as well as a deep commitment to making theatre sustainably. Between us we hope we can help the ABTT continue advising and supporting our membership and to continue its integral role making the industry more collaborative and supportive to all who work in it.”
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Mig and David are excited to take on their roles as Co-Chairs working side by side to continue the great work that Richard has done and continue to uphold the ethos and objectives of the Association going forward.
As a registered charity the ABTT seeks to pursue its aim of advancing education in the technical subjects connected with the theatre and theatrical presentation. This work has led the organisation to become a recognised source of independent and trusted advice on technical management, operation, safety, planning, and good practice in places of entertainment. The work of the ABTT in publishing the Code of Practice for the Theatre Industry in the UK has become an essential element in supporting the work and vitality of a world-leading sector of the creative industries.
The ABTT has a strong democratic framework, which ensures that its council of management is elected from its own members, all of whom have been admitted to the electoral college by their peers. The membership consists of theatre technicians, designers, architects, local authority officers, theatre consultants, mechanical and electrical engineers, health and safety practitioners, production and stage managers, and many others with a manifest commitment to the technical aspects of theatre.
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Following the announcement Robin Townley, CEO, stated: “I am very pleased to welcome Mig and David as the first ever Co-Chairs of the ABTT Council of Management. The ABTT has been celebrating its sixtieth anniversary throughout 2021 and it is very exciting for the Council to have appointed Co-Chairs in our Diamond Jubilee year in order to guide the Association in what will be a crucial period for our industry. To have the combined commitment and perspective of two such experienced industry practitioners is a fantastic resource upon which the ABTT may draw as it continues to support and nurture the technical, production and capital design communities in theatre and live performance.
He went on to say: "I very much look forward to working with both David and Mig to maintain and develop the essential work the ABTT undertakes: in providing standards for safe and compliant practice; training for new generations of practitioners and guidance, support and networks for everyone interested and involved in the production and presentation of live performance.”
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At the ABTT’s AGM in early September this year, the results of the election of trustees were announced. Louise Birchall will return for a second term and joining council, as new trustee/directors, are Oliver Brown and Ben Stephen. The continuing trustees are Mig Burgess Walsh, Alexander Cann, Andy Franks, Peter Maccoy, Caroline Rouse, Nikki Scott, Emma Wilson and Anton Woodward.
As their first act as Co-Chairs of the Association, both Mig and David would like to welome you to attend the upcoming ABTT Christmas Party, due to be held on Friday 3rd December, generously co-hosted by ETC with the kind hospitality of LW Theatres and the further support of Preevue.
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We are SO excited to be hosting the ABTT Christmas Party in person at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London once more!
So muster your festive spirit, don your favorite Christmas jumper and come and join us on Friday 3rd December for a few drinks and some tasty nibbles! Scheduled between 12.30pm and 4.30pm, Affiliates, Associates, Members, Supporters, Fellows and any and all friends of the ABTT are invited to join the festivities and we cannot wait to see you there!
If you have not already, please do RSVP by Friday 26th November so we can estimate how many Christmas puddings we shall need to supply for you all!
To keep everyone safe, LW Theatres have COVID protocols in place at their venues and the ABTT wishes to support everyone in our sector by following them. We respectfully ask that you follow any measures where appropriate, for details see : LW Theatres COVID Safety Guide
- Confirm your Covid-19 Status, please bring evidence of:
- COVID Lateral flow test within 48 hours of visit, or
- Domestic COVID-PASS from NHS with confirmed double vaccination plus 14 days or natural immunity
- Check you have no Covid Symptoms
- Bring your face covering
- Consider travel options
- Be aware of those around you
- Maintain regular hand hygiene
To all our members and friends, new and old, we look forward to seeing you there!
Kind regards,
The ABTT
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