Where to get help

Nearly everything we do in the theatre is based on teamwork and we like to think we’re a supportive bunch. Please don’t leave problems so long that they become crisis before seeking help – it’s always better to get more brains on a problem earlier in the schedule if you can. If you need help or advice on anything, there are plenty of ways you can find it… 

  • Your Production Team – these are the people who know your show the best – the intended vision and limitations involved. 
  • Discussion List – this is an opt-in un-moderated mailing list where members are free to post anything vaguely theatre related. Often there are discussions on how best to achieve a result, and an archive of messages is kept for reference.
  • Ask People – either on email or in the flesh – most people are happy to share their experiences and thoughts.
  • First Wednesday – this can be a good forum to discuss a problem over a pint where there are likely to be several people interested in what’s going on.
  • Crew Directory – is a searchable list of who has undertaken which role for which show, which can help you focus on who might be able to answer your questions.  It and the Members List have people’s contact details. Our website lists what various roles can involve.
  • Facebook – our closed members group is an alternative method of posing a question to the Club (though beware not all members are on Facebook)
  • Turning up to watch someone perform a particular role  can give you an idea if it’s something you want to try for yourself. Let us know if you want to do this or get in touch with someone from the show directly. For a more active role it may be possible to shadow someone through the production process. You might also find you already know more than you think!
  • Supporting other shows can widen your experience – turning up to get-ins and get-outs lets you see how other shows come together
  • Committee – can help point you in the direction of those who may be able to help
  • Training – on pretty much any theatre related topic at any level can be organised in advance and on request – let us know what you want!

Upcoming Events

Come meet us or help out at one of our get-in, get-out or social events!

  • Sunday 17 November
    3:00 pm
    – 4:00 pm
    Sign-Up Sunday (Social)
    ADC Theatre Bar

    Website link: http://penguinclub.org.uk/node/6061

    Sign-Up events are held every so often to allow Penguins to discover what productions are coming up in our calendar, find out more about what is involved in each of them and connect with Producers, Directors and other Penguins in a relaxed, low pressure environment. Representatives from all of our upcoming shows will be in attendance to talk through their plans and hopefully start recruiting technical teams. We would encourage all Penguins to come along, whether you are looking for your next big role, hoping to sign up for your first show or just wanting to find out about what is in store for the Club over the next few months.

    We typically begin with short, formal presentations from each of the productions advertising their show and the roles they are recruiting for, followed by a less structured period of Q&A and general mingling. There is no need to sign-up in advance for the event, just come along on the day to find out what the Club will be up to over the next few months. For those who haven’t been to the ADC before, entry to the bar is through the Box Office and up the stairs on the left.

    Thanks!
    James

  • Wednesday 4 December
    8:00 pm
    – 11:00 pm
    First Wednesday drinks

    Website link: http://penguinclub.org.uk/node/5912

    A regular monthly gathering for some drinks and theatre-related chat. An ideal opportunity for new members to meet other people in the club, and for everyone to catch up with the latest news about any upcoming shows and events.

  • Sunday 8 December
    9:00 am
    – 6:00 pm
    Get-in (A Christmas Carol)
    ADC Theatre
  • Sunday 8 December
    6:00 pm
    – 11:59 pm
    A Christmas Carol: Technical rehearsal
    ADC Theatre