The Technical Theatre Awards, which celebrate the achievements of people
working behind the scenes, have announced their winners at a well-attended ceremony
during PLASA London 2014 hosted by Kasper Holten.Now in their second year, the Technical Theatre Awards (TTAs) were established to
give due credit to the often unsung heroes and heroines that work backstage to make
the theatre magic happen.
The winners are (all shortlisted nominees are listed, the winners have a Star):
The "Douglas Turnbull" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Stage Management
(Supported by Opera Holland Park)
Phillip Turner
Stephen Cowin
The "Philips Entertainment" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Lighting
Tim Lutkin
Kevin Tweedy
Andrew Grant
The "PRG" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Production Management
Mark Sherwood
Ted Murphy
The "Triple E" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Flys & Rigging
Calum Willoughby
The "Rigging Team" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Automation
Darren Williamson
Paul & Gary Hardy-Brown
The "Total Solutions Group" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Set Construction
Barry Ashwick
Hugo Sterk
The "Design Software Solutions" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Education
Nina Dunn
Sarah Hunter
The "Rosco" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Artistry
Samantha Fellows
Ali Allen
The "GDS" Award for Venue Sustainability
Savoy Theatre - London
The Regent Theatre - Stoke
The "Pearce Hire" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Stage Crew
Lincoln Smith
William Scott
The "Hawthorn" Receiving Venue of the Year Award
Grand Opera House - York
Grand Opera House - Belfast
Manchester Opera House
The "Pigs Might Fly South" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Make-up and Wigs
Linda McKnight
Henrik Torp
Melanie Bouvet
The "Stage Sound Services" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Media Server
Programming
Jane Michelmore
Jonathon Lyle
Matthew Houstle
Salvador Bettencourt Avila
Sam Hunt
The "d&b Audiotechnik" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound
Adam Fisher
Andy Brown
Chris Mace
Ian Threlfall
Tom Marshall
The "Robe" Hire Company of the Year Award
DBS Solutions
Lux Technical
Southby Productions
The "IOGIG" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Wardrobe
Kathryn Turner
Britt Beale
The "AdVision TV" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Props
Antony Barnett
Mandy Dymond
"The Fifth Estate" Award for Outstanding Achievement in Performer Flying
Paul & Gary Hardy-Brown
With the guidance of TTAs' co-founders and organisers Ian Taylor and Olivia Dermot
Walsh, the event has attracted support from some of the biggest names and companies
in the industry.
The TTAs announced nominees for their 2014 awards as voting opened during the ABTT
Theatre Show in London in June.
Sixty-three individuals and venues were nominated across 18 awards covering all
disciplines of technical theatre.
According to organisers, more than 1000 people voted in the first 24hrs of voting
going live.
"We're thrilled at the success of the second Technical Theatre Awards at PLASA
London, and want to thank everyone who nominated and came to the ceremony to
celebrate the incredible work of so many," says Ian Taylor. "Since their conception
the TTAs have received a huge amount of support from both individuals and the
industry as a whole. As we continue to develop and improve them we look to the
industry to get involved in supporting and shaping the future of the awards. As we
go forward we hope to develop relationships with industry associations and
organisations to continue and improve the nomination process. These awards are for
people working in the industry, created and operated by the industry, and we hope
they will become an invaluable asset. We look forward to working with you all on
next year's TTAs."
The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 7 October at 5pm on The Theatres Trust
Stage at PLASA London, ExCeL.