Get Technical! A new initiative for young people aspiring to a career in theatre in the UK

On 10th August Moulin Rouge! The Musical is opening its doors to give anyone aspiring to a career in theatre a glimpse behind the curtain of the multi award-winning production.

Get Technical! offers the chance to meet members of the production’s backstage and technical teams, see live demonstrations and learn more about what goes into the making of the West End’s leading musical Spectacular!

From wigs to wardrobe to sound to stage management, the event aims to motivate and inspire young people to consider a career in backstage positions in the performing arts industry. Attendees will be shown how the different technical departments work together to create the production and be given a sneak peek of some of the stage secrets and magic behind the show.

Backstage and technical team members will share stories from their own career journeys and tips for getting into the industry. The event will round off with a live Q&A.

Presented by Global Creatures in partnership with ATG Creative Learning and the Piccadilly Theatre.

Supported by Go Live Theatre Projects and the National Saturday Club.

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST 2023

Start 2pm (Doors open from 1.30pm)
Running time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Tickets: £5
Suitable for ages 14+

Anyone who wants to sit in the auditorium to watch the event must purchase a ticket (including parents, carers or guardians). Those under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be limited space in the theatre bars for parents, carers or guardians who wish to accompany a young person but not watch the event. No ticket required.

We have a number of free bursary places available. To apply for a bursary or if you have any access requirements please complete the registration form below. Booking links will be sent to those successful to confirm your place nearer the time. Spaces are subject to availability. Suitable for ages 14+.

Get Technical! was first staged by Global Creatures, producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in December 2022 in Sydney as part of The Bohemian Project, and has been staged in cities alongside the Australian tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, including Perth in March 2023 and Brisbane in June 2023. 

The Bohemian Project aims to give back to the community and share the Bohemian Values espoused in the story by supporting emerging artists and creatives through arts education and work force training and development.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical honours the artist in all of us by celebrating creative expression across multiple disciplines. We support the freedom for everyone to pursue their dreams to create a meaningful life for themselves and others.