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 to connect with each other and to share ideas, information and knowledge.
Find out more about the PMF here.
Latest Jobs
Technical Manager – Rose Bruford College
POST TITLE: Technical Manager AREA OF WORK: Technical HOURS PER WEEK 35 hours WEEKS PER YEAR 52 weeks IMMEDIATE LINE MANAGER: Dean of Rose Bruford College DESIGNATION OF ANY STAFF LINE MANAGED BY THE
Technical Director – Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester Festival Theatre is excited to announce that we are looking for a new Technical Director. This role is responsible for the strategic leadership of the Technical department, and together
Latest News
PMF Membership Survey 2024
The PMF Membership Survey is now open. All PMF members should have received an email with a link to the survey, which will close on 1st November. The results from this survey help the committee prioritise the work we do, and give us valuable information about our membership and what
Mentee Funding
Earlier in the year The Production Family generously agreed to sponsor the PMF Mentoring Scheme to the tune of £400. It has been decided to use this sponsorship to fund one or several mentees to further their Mentorships. We now invite PMF Mentees to submit costed proposals to fund either a visit
Latest CAMPAIGNS
SOLT UK Theatres
10 Principles for Safe and Inclusive Workspaces
Bullying, harassment and discrimination have no place in our industry.
These principles aim to eradicate abuse and all forms of discrimination.
They can also offer a shared vision to promote and maintain a safer, more inclusive workplace environment for everyone working within theatre and the performing arts.
Theatre Green Book.
The Theatre Green Book sets out the path
to a sustainable future.
We’re living in a climate crisis and theatre has to change its practice. The Green Book is an initiative by the whole of theatre.
It sets standards for:
- sustainable productions
- sustainable buildings
- sustainable operations
SiPA.
A framework for positive steps toward sustainability.
SiPA is The Sustainability in Production Alliance.
They are a community of live production professionals who share the belief that our industry must embrace sustainability to ensure its future and have published 10 Quick Sustainable Wins for many areas of our industry.
Equity Safe Spaces
Equity is calling on everyone in the industry to work together to create a culture shift.
They want an industry where workplaces are free of bullying and harassment and are asking companies to show their commitment to creating safe spaces by reading the
Safe Spaces Statement at the beginning of a production’s rehearsal period.
Favourite LInks
Here are a few of our favourite links. Please give them a try, if you don’t know them already.
And contact us here if you would like to add others.
AAPTLE includes representatives of associations who work in all aspects of the theatrical and events community including more than two hundred thousand creative and production practitioners.
Their aims include establishing an Alliance that
will be an open and ever evolving community, supporting ways to connect and take action; and actively working towards making our industry a safe, inclusive and sustainable place to work,
now and in the future.
The PMF are happy to be active members of AAPTLE
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT) is a membership organisation with backstage and theatre buildings at its heart.
It aims to be the best place for theatre related training, advice and safety information
They provide:
- Codes of Practice for the Industry.
- A helpline for your technical queries.
- Ongoing training for your professional development.
- Guidance on the design and operation of venues.
FMTW is an inclusive, independent community for the 200,000+ self-employed and freelance workers from all areas of theatre, opera, dance and live performance, who make up 70% of the UK theatre workforce.
They aim to support fellow freelancers in every way they can by encouraging more transparent and inclusive conversations within the performing arts industry by listening to and articulating theatre freelancers’ needs to theatre managements, production companies, industry bodies and government.
UK Theatre is the UK’s leading theatre and performing arts membership organisation.
Their vision is to see a well-connected and well-supported theatre sector that is recognised as being at the heart of UK life, with thriving organisations, the world’s greatest creative and managerial talent and ever larger and more diverse audiences.
They promote excellence, professional development, and campaign to improve resilience and increase audiences across the sector.
We are living in a climate crisis.
If theatre is to be part of the most vital conversation humanity faces, then it has to change its practice.
The Theatre Green Book:
- is an initiative by the whole of Theatre to work sustainably
- is a complete method for sustainable theatre
- sets 4 steps to net zero
- has three areas: Productions, Operations, Buildings
- is based on theatre-makers’ practical expertise
The Reset Better Charter is a Call to Arms. We offer a set of Principles as guidance notes to help you implement it’s spirit.
These Principles do not pretend to have all the answers. They are there to encourage discussion and develop best practice in your organisation or individual situation.
The Principles are living documents. They can and should adapt as we try to bring about Reset Better practices in our industry.
We welcome everyone’s contribution to the discussion.
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 and Technical Managers with each other through this website, social media channels, regular forums, town halls and social events
produce a monthly newsletter
advertise relevant job vacancies via this website and our social media channels
provide a mentorship scheme for young and aspiring Production Managers