About us
JT Productions (JTP) is an audio visual production / hire company that was founded in 2001 by Jim Thornton and became a limited company in 2005. The crew here at JTP have all been in the event industry for many years and we have a vast amount of knowledge and experience between us to help run your event smoothly. As well as all this experience, we also have access to a large number of crew and suppliers that we have worked very closely with throughout the years making us ideally suited to help run your event as well as sourcing any items that we do not have in stock or for those out of the ordinary requests!!
We have managed and worked on a huge variety of events worldwide ranging from small and large conferences, roadshows, gala dinners, awards shows, live video links, product launches, staff parties etc. to name a few.
Please give us a call to discuss your specific event requirements.
Where We Work
At JT Productions, we’re very proud to say we’ve managed many events worldwide as well as throughout the UK. These vary from one person flying out to manage local AV contractors and staff, right through to us taking all our own equipment and crew with us.
Over the years, we have been lucky enough to work in most countries ranging from the USA right across to Singapore and many in between. Please give us a ring to see how we can we can help with your next event.
Our Team
Jim Thornton
Technical Director
Jim has worked on live events since the age of 14 where he started in the local theatre helping amateur dramatic societies. After finishing school, he studied Audio Engineering at Westminster College and then went on to be Technical Manager of a 600 seat local theatre at the age of 19.
Jim moved into the corporate industry in 1996 where he continues to combine his theatrical knowledge with corporate requirements. Jim has a passion for technology and loves to play with the latest tech available.
Jim Thornton
Technical Director
Joanne Thornton
Finance & HR Director
After studying Business at Greenwich University, Jo has held a variety of Senior EA positions until 2006 when she decided to help grow JTP.
Jo is responsible for the Finance, HR and Administration of the company (everything not technical!!).
Joanne Thornton
Finance & HR Director
Jon Kight
Technical Production Manager
Jon joined JTP back in 2016 after years running AV on cruise ships and decided his feet needed to be back on solid ground. Jon is an extremely valued member of the team and we're constantly getting positive feedback from clients about him.
Jon Kight
Technical Production Manager
Being Green
At JT Productions, we actively seek to reduce our carbon footprint by doing the following:
- E-mails are only printed if completely necessary
- All printing is on recycled paper wherever possible
- When printing, solid ink laser printers are used*
- All documents are securely shredded** and then recycled
- All woods, plastics and glass are recycled wherever possible
- Air travel is only used when necessary and when doing so, we contribute to offset carbon emissions
JTP web & FTP hosting is powered solely on renewable energy. We believe in a sustainable society for all and that every business has a role in this responsibility. We have therefore made a strong commitment to fight pollution and preserve our natural resources. Our hosting now uses wind, water and solar power in accordance with the Renewable Energy Certification System (RECS).
Feedback from our Clients
Hi all.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for last weeks SKO and all the hard work and preparation in the lead-up. Everyone I speak with from the leadership team to the delegates (and even our sponsors) tell me it’s the best SKO ever.
So that’s a job well done, knowing that we executed our plan so well.
Gerry
Head of Major Events
Hi Jim. Many thanks again for being, as always, just brilliant!!! You are so great to work with, and we couldn't do it without you.
Sophie
Events Director
Thank you for a great job over the last couple of weeks. It's good to know we not only had great technical support from both of you, but a professional attitude to your work and the ability to look after our clients without the support of our production staff. Looking forward to working with you both again soon.
Steve
Sales Director
Jim - thanks so much for all the AV, presentation, sound and lighting - it went a dream!! We will be using you as much as poss in the future!!
Natalie
Director of Sales & Marketing
Hi Jim - thank you for a great sales conference at the beginning of the month - it went very smoothly thanks to you.
Gaela
Group Marketing Manager
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and all the crew for everything you did to make yesterday's event such a success. Your passion, commitment and tenacity is phenomenal and it was fantastic working with you as always. Warren was delighted with everything. And a huge thank you for your fast reaction in putting out the fire!!
Helen
Senior Employee Communications Consultant
I have worked with Jim on a number of high profile events over the last three years. Jim's professionalism, technical ability and customer management skills are exceptional. His calm, friendly but assertive manner ensures the job gets done to a very high standard and that the almost inevitable issues are resolved quickly and effectively. I can't envisage running an important event without Jim being a key part of my production team.
Caroline
Director, People & Policy
Just a quick note to say thank you to you and all your team in helping make yesterday such a success. The feedback is starting to come in and Chris has received notes from people saying it's the best event that they've been to. Anyway we couldn't have done it without you so thanks again. Here's to November!!
Angela
Senior Events Manager
Jim what a brilliant conference you ran, even delivering a 'click through' at the last minute, well done. Overall it went very well indeed and I am sure the feedback will prove the point. Please also pass on my thanks to your excellent team.
Richard
Chairman
Fantastic day last Friday. It all came off so well and we've had brilliant feedback. Thank you for all your hard work - it was a real pleasure working with you.
Jo
PA to Chairman
Jim and I have worked together on numerous events for the past 6 years. Jim's experience of Audio Visual Technical Production as well as Event Production is unparalleled. Jim is my first choice when it comes to events, add to this his capacity to work for hours on end and you have a great events manager.
Richard
Director
Ollie Young Foundation
JT Productions are extremely proud to support the Ollie Young Foundation.
On Thursday 1st December 2011, we were given the devastating news that our son Charlie’s best friend Ollie Young had an inoperable brain tumour. Just 2.5 weeks before this, Ollie and Charlie ( both 5 years old ) were running around our house wrestling on the floor with Jim. Ollie was diagnosed with a Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumour and we were told that he only had 2 weeks left to live.
Our gorgeous Ollie managed to stay with us for 3 months and finally left us on 26th February 2012 just a day before his 6th birthday. He was an extremely special little boy who will be in our hearts forever. His parents Sarah & Simon ( two of our best friends ) decided to set up the Ollie Young Foundation to raise money for research and awareness of Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumours.
For Ollie’s full story or to make a donation, please visit www.ollieyoungfoundation.org