Make sure you know the difference between unions, associations, membership organisations, committees and professional bodies and the different benefits they bring!

The Associations Area brings together the different organisations you can be part of as your career develops and how they work together to make the Industry better.

  • Meet a variety of Membership organisations supporting different factions of the Industry;
  • Find out about different benefits and pathways these bodies can provide you with;
  • Get the latest advice and information on safe working practices;
  • Understand the different resources and training these organisations can deliver;
  • Speak with experts within the Industry;

Being a member of a number of Associations, unions and professional bodies can ensure that you have got the right support, guidance and opportunities available as you move through your career. Come along to the Associations Area and find out more about what they all do!

The ABTT Theatre Show Floor is here to help you network and speak with relevant Associations, Unions, Committees and Professional Bodies that are key to supporting your career development.

This Year’s Exhibitors Include:
Association for Sound Design and Production
Stand PC02
Production Managers’ Forum
Stand PC03
Association of Lighting Production and Design
Stand PC04
Society of British Theatre Designers
Stand PC05
Institute of Sound, Communications and Visual Engineers
Stand PC06
Backup
Stand PC07
British Association for Performing Arts Medicine
Stand PC10
BECTU
Stand PC11
Freelancers Make Theatre Work
Stand PC12
The Theatrical Guild
Stand PC13
Parents and Carers in Performing Arts
Stand PC14
Stage Management Association
Stand PC15