Our Core Values:
The ABTT has adopted four underpinning core values:
- Promoting Inclusion & Diversity
- Enabling Talent
- Acknowledging Achievement
- Representing All
The Association encourages:
- Members to validate and develop their skills through recognised training by providing technical education at all levels, in-service training and seminars.
- Networking and the exchange of information for the betterment of our members and the industry as a whole.
Our Work:
We provide technical advice, consultations, training, publications and are a vital resource to those working in the technical theatre industry. The ABTT is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Our Mission:
The ABTT sets the standards to promote self-regulation of safety and technical excellence in the UK’s theatre and live performance industry.
We ensure our core values are upheld through:
- Sharing – by connecting practitioners through events, discussion, debate, learning and resources.
- Standards – producing a Code of Practice for the industry, containing guidance by which to safely accommodate and present live performance.
- Design – advising on the design and operation of venues and on the implementation of technology in places of entertainment.
- Advocacy – working with government and enforcement agencies to maintain an enlightened and flexible approach to legal compliance.
- Careers – supporting education, ongoing training and professional development in technical careers.