The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) is the UK’s leading membership organisation dedicated to those working behind the scenes in theatre and live performance. Our annual ABTT Theatre Show is a flagship industry event — a vibrant trade exhibition, networking hub, and platform for innovation and learning across the sector.

As part of our ongoing commitment to organisational sustainability and knowledge sharing, we are commissioning a freelance professional to document the complete process of producing the ABTT Theatre Show and develop a comprehensive Event Delivery Manual.

Working closely with the Event Director, this freelance role will involve observing, recording and documenting the planning, production, and delivery process of the ABTT Theatre Show. 

The goal is to create a practical and user-friendly Event Planning & Delivery Manual which can be used by staff if the lead event planner is unavailable.

This manual will serve as an essential reference document for future team members, support succession planning, and ensure continuity and efficiency in delivering future editions of the ABTT Theatre Show.

Timeline
Project start date: November 2025
First draft to be submitted: 30th January 2026
Project delivery date: 20th February 2026
The work will largely be undertaken remotely with occasional in-person meetings in London

Please find more information on how to apply via the job description and outline of services as a download below.