Association of British Theatre Technicians
Historical Research Committee
The Committee is the ABTT’s expert group on physical and technical theatre history and associated entertainment installations and equipment. It acts as technical adviser on these matters to The Theatres Trust and other bodies.
Key objectives are:
- Researching, recording and publishing all aspects of physical and technical theatre history.
- Maintaining active liaison with the Theatre Museum, and other appropriate bodies.
- Advising on and promoting ways of conserving historic theatre equipment, documentary material and artefacts.
- Continuing a “Living History” programme of audio and video interviews of distinguished practitioners in creative and technical theatre for the ABTT / Theatre Museum Collection.
- Establishing and maintaining a professional archive of information, publications and transactions.
- Nurturing an interest in the history of technical theatre for future generations through the presentation of public events both in London and around the United Kingdom.
- Co-operating with others to promote the objectives of the Association whenever possible.
