Who we are
The Production Managers’ Forum (PMF) is a resource for anyone involved in the production or technical management of theatre or live events.
It enables members connect with each other and to share ideas, information and knowledge.
Find out more about the PMF here.
Latest News
Thoughts From Both Sides of The Pond – PMF Online Forum
Thoughts From Both Sides of The Pond An online forum co-presented by the PMF from the UK and USA. A panel of 9 UK & US based Production Managers will discuss the similarities and differences between the ways of working and of producing shows on both sides of the pond.
Urgent Short Omicron Survey
Freelancers Make Theatre Work is working with officials at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport to build an evidence base on the impact of the Omicron variant on freelancers across the Performing Arts sector in England. They have asked us to pass this on urgently to PMF Members
Latest Jobs
Production Manager – Mountview
ABOUT MOUTVIEW Mountview is one of the UK’s leading drama schools. We offer professional vocational training at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate level in performance and
Technical Manager – BH Live Fairfield Halls
Fairfield Halls in Croydon is recruiting for a full time (40 hours per week average) permanent Technical Manager. As part of a team, this role
Discussion Boards
In particular there is a board dedicated to COVID 19 where members discuss how can we make shows while observing social distancing, and what help is available to freelancers. Members have also posted useful documents and links.
Click the Discussion Boards link on the Members Menu
In Conversation Videos
and recorded their conversations for you to view.
Those involved so far are:
David Evans, Head of Production, National Theatre Wales, and PMF chair
Gavin Pell, founder and MD of Pirate Crew
Gary Pell, Head of Stage, National Theatre
John Young, Founder and Director of John Young Creative Industries
Sarah Hemsley-Cole Production and Event Manager
our aims
share ideas and knowledge
support and promote best practice within production and technical management
give access to up to date information, legislation and codes of practice
connect Production Managers with each other through this website, social media channels, regular forums and social events
produce a regular newsletter
advertise relevant job vacancies via this website and our social media channels
develop a Support Hub of individuals and suppliers, to provide regional support and local knowledge
provide mentorship schemes for young and aspiring Production Managers
See our Mission Statement for more details