Sound Design for Theatre
This five-day hands-on course will introduce you to the practical, creative and technological aspects of sound design and management for the stage.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Mon 21 – Fri 25 July 2025
- Course times:
- 10am–5pm
- Age:
- 16+
- Art form:
- Production Arts
- Fees:
- £595
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 30 June 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+) | Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Summer Schools (July–August)
Course info
Public booking opens at 11am, Thursday 28 November. Join our mailing list before Monday 25 November to receive priority booking.
Ages 16+
Course Dates & Times
Monday 21 – Friday 25 July 2025
10am–5pm
About Sound Design for Theatre
This five-day hands-on course will introduce you to the practical, creative and technological aspects of sound design and management for the stage.
Who is the course for?
Anyone aged 16 and over with an interest in sound, its manipulation and use in a theatrical or narrative context.
What can I expect?
The course covers the purpose and timeline of theatre sound through designing as well as an introduction to relevant software:
- Software: QLab and Pro Tools
- FX recording and editing
- Aspects of Sound Design: atmospheres and spot FX
This is a practical course during which you will create sound cues. The course will culminate in a live performance where you will be given the opportunity to execute these.
Do I need anything for the course?
- Paper or notepad
- Pen or pencil
Course Fee
£595
Public booking opens at 11am, Thursday 28 November. Join our mailing list before Monday 25 November to receive priority booking.
Participation Bursaries are available for this course. Please note the application deadline for Participation Bursaries is 28 April 2025.
Eligibility
- We welcome participants from all ages 16 and over
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Grant Shalks.
Grant began his career as a recording engineer and composer in 1999, and more recently has been lecturing in all aspects of sound including recording, composing and sound design from 2004 to the present. Clients include IBM, Stagecoach and Clockwork Games.
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