ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH
THEATRE TECHNICIANS (ABTT)
Professional organisation for all UK theatre technicians - closely associated with the SBTD. Stacks of useful stuff, and a good discussion forum.
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ASSOCIATION OF
LIGHTING DESIGNERS (ALD)
Professional organisation representing lighting designers in all fields. Membership includes leading lighting designers from Britain and many other parts of the world.
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CAD4THEATRE
David Ripley's site offers low-cost distance learning courses in AutoCAD for Theatre, and contains the ABTT CAD Standards Document.
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THE COSTUME SOCIETY
OF GREAT BRITAIN
Has encouraged and supported the study of all aspects of clothing for over thirty years.
The web site includes information about the Society, its publications, future plans and a calendar of activities.
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EQUITY
The union which represents not only performers, but also designers and directors. The SBTD has close links with this union and professional theatre designers are strongly recommended to seek membership.
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THE 4D MODELSHOP
London shop which stocks an excellent range of tools and materials for making set models. There is a detailed online catalogue and shopping service.
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GUILDHALL LIBRARY
(LONDON UK)
A database of 20,000 images from the Guildhall Library and Guildhall Art Gallery London. Prints can be viewed and purchased online.
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THE HISTORY OF COSTUME
The celebrated costume reference book by Braun and Schneider on-line.
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INTERNATIONAL LIGHTINGDESIGNERS
ORGANISATION (ILO)
A Dutch initiative, offering a platform for professionals in the field of theatrical lighting design, including architecture, public space, museums, television, music, interior design etc.
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THE INTERNET THEATRE BOOKSHOPOnline purchase of virtually every play currently published in English, often at discount prices, also a good selection of books on technical theatre subjects, many of them rare or out of print.
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THE LINBURY BIENNIAL PRIZE
FOR STAGE DESIGN
A prestigious competition open to design graduates. Winners have the opportunity to design for a leading theatre, opera or dance company, and twelve shortlisted designers exhibit their designs at the Royal National Theatre in London.
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THE LOUVRE MUSEUM
(Paris, France)
Includes good pictures of major works in the collections and a Virtual Tour.
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THE MUSEUM OF COSTUME
The Museum of Costume in Bath, UK. Contains a 'virtual tour' and pictures of many items from the collection.
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THE NATIONAL GALLERY
(LONDON UK)
Contains many good reproductions of paintings in the National's collection.
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ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE
DE SCÉNOGRAFES, TECHNICIENS
ET ARCHITECTES DE THÉÂTRE
The international body which links designers, technicians and theatre architects in its member countries. The SBTD is a member of OISTAT.
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THE PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING & SOUND ASSOCIATION (PLASA)
The leading trade association within the entertainment technology industry, representing more than 430 companies worldwide, including manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service companies.
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ROSCOLAB LTD
The Rosco catalogue online, including scene paints, colour filters, gobos, animated effects, fog machines, mirrors, fabrics, 'designer products' and much more.
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SAMUEL FRENCH LTD (LONDON UK)
The leading publishers of play texts in this country. The website contains detailed lists of their publications, including books on all aspects of theatre, many on stage design and related subjects.
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SCHOOLS' THEATRE
SUPPORT GROUP (STSG)
A UK, non-profit, network of theatre technicians and managers working in schools and education.
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THE SIBMAS-IFTR
ONLINE BULLETIN
An excellent source of information about conferences, symposia, exhibitions, publications, scholarships and other important events in the Performing Arts.
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STAGEWORK
A unique website that goes behind the scenes of British theatre to explore the people and processes behind the productions.
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THE TATE GALLERY
(LONDON UK)
Contains many good reproductions of paintings in the Tate's collection.
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THEATRE MUSEUM
The Theatre Collection at the V&A under development to replace the recently closed Theatre Museum in Covent Garden.
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WHAT'S ON STAGE
Details of what's playing in London and in the provinces.
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