Introduction to Theatre Sound Engineering
This three-day course will provide the perfect introduction to sound engineering for the theatre. You will learn the fundamental skills required to use digital sound consoles, PA systems & microphones.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Fri 17 – Sun 19 Jul 2026
- Course times:
- 10am–6pm
- Age:
- 16+
- Art form:
- Production Arts
- Fees:
- £435
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+) | Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Summer Schools (July–August)
Course info
Book Now
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Ages 16+
Course Dates & Times
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 July 2026
10am–6pm*
*There will be an optional Q&A with the course tutor on the last day of the course from 6pm to 6.30pm.
About Introduction to Theatre Sound Engineering
This three-day course provides the perfect introduction to sound engineering for the theatre. Participants will learn the fundamental skills required to use digital sound consoles, PA systems & microphones.
During the course you will have access to a wide array of high-end, industry standard equipment at Guildhall School, where you will put your newly learnt skills into practice in our large, modern & fully equipped theatre.
Who is the course for?
- Anyone aged 16 and above interested in theatre sound engineering
- No prior sound engineering experience is needed
What can I expect?
This course is an introduction into four key areas of production sound engineering and will cover:
- Setting up a digital sound desk
- Patching
- Tuning microphones
- Building and tuning a PA system
- The roles and responsibilities of a theatre sound engineer
At the end of the course, you will put your newly acquired skills into practice and build your very own sound system in our state-of-the-art Milton Court Theatre.
You will leave this course with an understanding of the role of a Production Sound Engineer, as well as key skills that can be further developed in the future.
There will be an optional Q&A with the course tutor on the last day of the course from 6pm to 6.30pm.
Course Fee
£435
Book Now
- Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early
- Bookings close at 5pm on Friday, 3 July 2026, or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note: accommodation is not provided
- View our terms and conditions
Participation Bursaries are available for this course. Please note the application deadline for Participation Bursaries is 27 April 2026.
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 16 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Ben Collins, Production Arts Tutor in the Theatre Technology department at Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Ben has worked as a Production Sound Engineer and Sound Operator since graduating from Central School of Speech and Drama in 2013.
His credits as a sound operator include Once the Musical, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The Invisible Man. His credits as a production sound engineer include The Crucible, Worst Wedding ever and Made in Dagenham.
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