Theatre Green Book: Sustainable Productions toolkit

The Toolkit brings together resources and industry expertise in working sustainably. This is an ongoing project, in which we aim, over time, to fill gaps and provide even coverage. Theatre Green Book welcomes further input in developing Toolkit resources.

Resources in the Toolkit are shared in good faith, but no liability can be taken for them. Theatre-makers must assess their usefulness and value for themselves.

Producing

– Green Production Agreement
– Information for Teams
– Sustainability Roles
– Environmental Policies
– Suggestions for Green Team Agenda
– Guidance for Designers and Production Managers
– Carbon Literacy Training
– Budgeting
– Scheduling
– Meeting, Sharing, Reviewing
– Sustainability Clauses for Actors’ Contracts
– Digital, Hybrid and Filmed Work
– Carbon Calculators

Designing & Making

– Modelling Tools and CAD
– Workshops Guidance
– Puppet Making
– Making Sustainable Sets and Scenery
– Sustainable Sourcing
– Sharing Materials
– Modular Design
– Reuse and Recycling
– End of Life Disposal
– Harmful Materials and Alternatives
– Special Effects
– Scenic Art
– Props
– Costumes

Technical

– Lighting
– Sound

Wigs, Hair and Make-up (WHAM)

– Wigs, Hair and Make-up

Stage Management

– Stage Management

Dance

– Dance

Site Specific & Outdoor Productions

– Outdoor/Site Specific Shows
– Urban Arts Festivals

Touring and Co-production