We handle the technical side. You focus on the show.
Backstage and technical production support for theatre, dance and live events across the Midlands and South Yorkshire.
ABOUT US
Ten years. Hundreds of shows. Zero divas.
Whether you're a dance school staging your annual showcase, an amateur dramatic society putting on a musical, or a school facing production week — the technical side of a live performance takes real expertise to get right. That's exactly what we do.
Founded in 2015 by four working theatre technicians, we've been the backstage team behind hundreds of productions across the Midlands. We bring the right people and the right equipment to every show — and we stay until the job is done.
10+
Years in business
Founded in 2015 by technical theatre specialists
2
Equipment Hubs
Coventry & Doncaster
60+
Years combined experience
West End, regional theatres, arenas & open-air events
WHAT WE DO
Whatever your production needs backstage — we can provide it.
Theatre
Lighting, sound, stage management and crew for productions of all scales.
Learn moreLive Events
Sound, lighting and technical teams for corporate shows and outdoor events.
Learn moreProduction Management
End-to-end planning, design and management for your production.
Learn moreEquipment Hire
Professional lighting, sound systems and radio microphones to hire.
Browse catalogueInstallation
Technical installations for venues, schools and community performance spaces.
Learn moreVenue Support
Ongoing technical cover and support for theatres and performance spaces.
Learn morePAT Testing
Keep your equipment safe, compliant and ready to perform.
Learn moreTraining
We want to support the next generation of theatre makers and technicians.
Learn moreTrusted by dance schools, drama groups, schools and venues
Outstanding support as always. Nothing is too much trouble — hugely reassuring advice and guidance.
Always a pleasure to work with 1stintheatre — they fit into any situation and perform above and beyond for even the smallest event.
They were timely, professional and well equipped, resulting in the best sound quality we'd had in years.
The mics enhanced and projected sound beautifully. The team were organised, helpful and perfectionists in their work.
Got a production coming up?
Tell us what you're putting on and we'll take it from there.