Introduction to Event and Production Management

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• Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged 
• Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 15 January 2027 or when the course reaches full capacity 
• View our terms and conditions 

Course Dates & Times

Wednesday evenings on 20, 27 January, 3, 10, 17, 24 February 2027
6.30pm–8.30pm (UK time)

About Introduction to Event and Production Management

This six-week online evening course is the perfect introduction to the skills required to production manage a variety of shows and events, whilst understanding the significant challenges that come with such a varied role.

If you’re wanting to lead your first ever school production or improve the production values within your school, take your amateur dramatics production into a professional theatre, learn to talk effectively to and manage a technical team or are simply considering a career in production, this course will give you a unique insight into what is required.

Who is this course for?

Anyone aged 18 and over, interested in events and production management, from school teachers, heads of department (Performing Arts subjects), stage & dance school leaders and amateur dramatic groups, to those wishing to turn their interests and hobbies into a career.

What can I expect?

The course will be lecture-based and there will be time for discussion and questions. The course will be broken down into six modules, to cover all aspects of production and event management, to help you effectively manage and lead technical and creative teams.

You can expect to:

• Be able to plan, schedule, manage, monitor and evaluate production
• Produce and manage a production budget
• Know the legislative requirements for production
• Manage stage and technical departments for production, communicating effectively to all departments, including the creative team

The course will explore the role of a Production Manager and what they should expect and insist upon for the smooth running of pre-production, rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals and shows.

Course Fee

£295

Book Now

• Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged 
• Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 15 January 2027 or when the course reaches full capacity 
• View our terms and conditions 

Eligibility

• We welcome participants from all ages 18 and over
• Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course 

Online Short Courses Requirements

All sessions will take place online using Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to you in advance of the course start date with further instructions.

To participate in online classes you will need the following:

• An email address
• A reliable internet connection
• A laptop/tablet/desktop computer with a microphone and camera (most have these included)
• Speakers/headphones (the speakers in your laptop/tablet/computer should be sufficient)
• A fully updated web browser able to use the most up to date version of Zoom, or a fully updated Zoom client

If you have any questions regarding joining one of our online courses please contact us.

About the Course Tutor

The course is taught by Mark Hartley.

Mark trained at Guildhall School of Music & Drama as the first trumpet player to study a joint classical and jazz first study. Mark has worked for the Arts Council, trained in Film Composition at National Film and Television School, and worked extensively in the music and theatre industries as a producer and production manager. 

Mark’s professional credits include shows in London’s West End, UK & international touring, large-scale UK festivals and corporate events. Recent credits as a production manager include:  FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar; Chris Evans’ CarFest; Paines Plough’s ACE funded Roundabout Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe; Mongal Khan touring to Singapore; Odyssey (Aerial Show) on MSC’s Cruise Ship, Miami; Slava Snow Show - UK Tour.

From January 2027, Mark joined Guildhall School of Music & Drama full-time as the Head of Theatre, where he oversees the training of lighting, sound, video and technical management students. He is also the module lead for Stagecraft and the Production Process, developing the teaching and support for young Production Managers at the conservatoire. He continues to work as a freelance production manager on selected projects.