Whether you have been part of the existing sustainability focus groups, or are completely new to your environmental sustainability journey, please do join us for this workshop series. You are welcome to come to all sessions, or just one or two, depending on your interest and role. Please do forward this to your colleagues, especially if there is a workshop in their field of work.
- Modular Stage Construction Tuesday 22 September 2026
11:00-12:30 CEST Register here - Storage and Storage Management Tuesday 24 November 2026
11:00-12:30 CET Register here - Costumes Tuesday 26 January 2027
11:00-12:30 CET Register here - Sustainability Policies and Net Zero Planning Tuesday 23 March 2027
11:00-12:30 CET Register here - Working with Creative Teams Tuesday 25 May 2027
11:00-12:30 CEST Register here
The workshops will be held online and in English. They will be hosted by Paddy Dillon and Lisa Burger from Renew Culture and Laura Sedgwick from Theatre Green Book.
In each workshop, we will hear from three speakers, with plenty of time afterwards for questions and break-out room discussions. Please come prepared to share your sustainable changes made so far, your challenges, your questions, and any thoughts on what your next steps might be. Webinar registration will close three working days before each workshop date.
Open to Opera Europa, Fedora and ETC Members Only
Workshop Descriptions and Speakers
Speakers to be announced
Modular Stage Construction
Modular scenery design uses reusable, interchangeable set pieces that can be reconfigured to create different stage environments. By reducing the need to build entirely new sets for each production, it helps theatres cut material waste, and extend the lifespan of scenic elements.
Storage and Storage Management
Effective storage and asset management help theatres keep track of scenery, costumes and props so they can be reused rather than replaced. This reduces waste, lowers purchasing costs, and extends the life of existing resources, supporting more sustainable production practices.
Costumes
Sustainable costumes can be challenging because of the high number of costume pieces used, fast design timeframes, and lack of knowledge about fabric supply chains. Join us and hear what theatres are doing to reduce the fast fashion they are buying, and explorations of eco-materials.
Sustainability Policies and Net Zero Planning
Net zero can seem a long way off. But theatres are using Theatre Green Book standards to plan methodical steps and realistic timelines to achieving it. Join this workshop to learn how sustainable policies and net zero can help your theatre reduce its environmental impact and build long-term resilience.
Working with Creative Teams
Working with creative teams (sometimes freelance) on sustainability can be challenging due to varying levels of knowledge, priorities, and time constraints across productions. However, it also creates opportunities to share expertise, encourage innovation, and embed sustainable practices across a wider network of theatre professionals.
