Jelf Insurance Brokers are part of Jelf ,an independent consultancy that supports both businesses and individuals, giving expert advice on insurance, healthcare, employee benefits and financial planning. Jelf is launching a bespoke insurance package for ABTT Members at the Theatre Show and it represents their first move into the theatre and entertainment sector.
"We're delighted to be able to show our support of the ABTT by sponsoring the 2011 Awards," comments Andy Tedstone, partnerships director (Insurance) at Jelf. "It is the ideal showcase for us to launch our insurance package to ABTT members, which is specially tailored to meet the needs of professionals working in the theatre business. We are also honoured to be part of an Awards scheme that celebrates technical success and innovation."
This year's Awards will highlight the best new products in lighting, sound and engineering, the Widget of the Year, and the Jelf award for the best stand at the Theatre Show.
"Having Jelf Insurance Brokers sponsor our Awards is a significant move for the ABTT Theatre Show, especially as the company comes from outside our industry," comments ABTT show director, Roger Fox. "We also welcome Jelf's insurance package aimed at our members' needs, which we see as a positive development for the welfare of the theatre sector."
Visitors will also find a dedicated free seminar programme running alongside the event, complementing the activities in the exhibition halls.
To showcase its 50th year, the ABTT is presenting four special sessions under the banner Fifty50 Vision, covering: Lighting, Sound, Stage Rigging & Automation and Buildings & Theatre Planning.
In each session speakers have been asked to reflect on the extraordinary changes that have taken place in the years since 1961 - the year the ABTT was founded - as well as look at the current situation and to consider what might happen in the coming 50 years.
Chairing the sessions are Richard Pilbrow (Lighting), David Collison (Sound), Richard Brett (Stage Rigging & Automation) and David Wilmore (Buildings & Theatre Planning).
In addition, the ABTT is presenting this year's John Watts Memorial Forum - entitled Safety is Not Negotiable, which will be chaired by AK Bennett-Hunter. Also featured will be informative sessions on Liability & Professional Indemnity Insurance, 50 Years of Working at Height and CAD in Performance.
Completing the programme is The Stage Management Association Award Ceremony and a number of specialist interest sessions, being promoted by d&b audiotechnik, ATG & Gallowglass, the National Skills Academy for Creative & Culture and The Theatres Trust.
(Jim Evans)
