Michael Ackland-Lang
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2019 |
Props and Puppets Master
Theatre |
Disney's Aladdin / Disney Wishes / Disney's Believe Disney Entertainment / Disney Cruise Line |
Disney Fantasy |
2019 |
Props and Puppets Master
Theatre |
Disney's Beauty and the Beast / Disney's Golden Mickeys / Disney's Believe Disney Entertainment / Disney Cruise Line |
Disney Dream |
2018 |
Stage Technician
Music & Singing |
La Traviata / Così Fan Tutte / Isabeau / Ariadne auf Naxos Rodula Gaitanou / Oliver Platt / Martin Lloyd-Evans / Antony McDonald / Opera Holland Park |
Opera Holland Park |
2018 |
Flyman & Stage Crew
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast Helen Crosse / CW Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theatre |
2017 |
Scenic Carpenter / Install Crew
Theatre |
Don Geovanni Christopher Cowell / Royal Academy of Music |
Round Chapel Hackney |
2017 |
Crew
Event |
Multiple ShowForce |
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2017 |
Carpenter
Event |
Hublot (Shop Installation) Millington Associates |
Harrods |
2017 |
Scenic Carpenter
Theatre |
Multiple Frank Maguire / Capital Scenery |
Capital Scenery |
2017 |
Set Builder
Theatre |
Sunday In The Park With George Hannah Chissick / National Youth Music Theatre |
The Other Palace |
2017 |
Set Builder
Theatre |
Imaginary Shaun Kerrison / National Youth Music Theatre |
The Other Palace |
2017 |
Stage Technician
Theatre |
Opera Season at Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park |
Opera Holland Park |
2017 |
Scenic Carpenter
Theatre |
Dogs Don't Do Ballet Blunderbuss Theatre Company / Blunderbus Theatre Company |
Touring |
2017 |
Scenic Builder & Technician
Event |
Verious PMB Theatre & Exhibition Services |
Harlow Playhouse |
2016 |
Carpenter
Theatre |
Multiple N/A / Royal Opera House |
Purfleet Workshop |
2016 |
Technician
Theatre |
Beauty and the beast N/A / PMB Theatre & Exhibition Services ltd |
Harlow playhouse |
2016 |
Production Technician
Event |
Window Displays and Shop Fronts Elemental Design Ltd |
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2016 |
Scenic Technician
Event |
Scenic Technician Footprint Scenery |
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2015 |
Carpenter and CNC Machinist
Event |
Work Placement Scott Fleary Productions |
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2014 |
Carpenter
Event |
Work Placement Illusion Design and Construct |
Illusion Design and Construct |
2014 |
Metal Worker
Theatre |
Lady Windermere's Fan Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Embassy Theatre |
2014 |
Head of Construction
Theatre |
The Good Person of Szechwan Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Embassy Theatre |
2014 |
Set Builder and Flyman
Theatre |
Grease The Musical Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Embassy Theatre |
2013 |
SIA Door Supervisor
Television |
Celebrity Big Brother Series 11 Elstree Studios |
Elstree Studios |
2013 |
Set Builder
Theatre |
Easy Virtue Central School of Speech and Drama |
Central School of Speech and Drama |
2012 |
Set Builder
Theatre |
As You Like It Central School of Speech and Drama |
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
2012 |
Casual Technician
Theatre |
Mods and Rox New Wolsey Theatre |
New Wolsey Theatre |
2012 |
Lighting Operator
Event |
Geno Washington Geno Washington |
The Quay Theatre |
2011 |
Deputy Stage Manager, Set & Props
Theatre |
A Midsummer Night's Dream Theatre Royal Haymarket Youth Company (Haymarket Academy) |
Theatre Royal Haymarket |
2011 |
Stage Manager and Set Builder
Theatre |
Grease Sudbury Upper School |
Sudbury Upper School |
2010 |
Stagehand
Theatre |
The Rivals Bath Theatre Royal |
Theatre Royal Haymarket |
2010 |
Set Design, Set Builder, Assistant Stage Manager, Front of House
Theatre |
Run Rabbit Run Theatre Royal Haymarket Youth Company (Haymarket Academy) |
Theatre Royal Haymarket |
2010 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Murder In Rehearsal Quay Productions |
The Quay Theatre |
2010 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
House Guest Sudbury Dramatic Society |
The Quay Theatre |
2010 |
Assistant Stage Manager, Set Supervisor, Set Construction
Theatre |
Tommy Sudbury Upper School and Arts College |
Sudbury Upper School and Arts College |
2010 |
Assistant Stage Manager, Set & Props
Theatre |
Confusions Theatre Royal Haymarket Youth Company |
Theatre Royal Haymarket |
2009 |
Set Construction, Assistant Stage Manager, Set Supervisor
Theatre |
High School Musical Sudbury Upper School and Arts College |
Sudbury Upper School and Arts College |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2015 | BA (Hons) Theatre Practice: Scenic Constructor | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
2015 | Theatre Practice: Scenic Construction | Central School of Speech and Drama |
2012 | Access to Higher Education Diploma: Art and Design | University for the Creative Arts |
2011 | GCE A-Level Drama and Theatre Studies, GCE A-Level Product Design, ABC Entry Level 2 Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing Mandarin, GCSE German, GCE A-Level Art and Design (Fine Art). | Sudbury Upper School and Arts College |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
My skills include; Carpentry and Joinery, Metal Fabrication and MIG Welding, 2D & 3D CAD Drafting (AutoCAD & Rhino), AXYZ CNC Programming and Operation, Basic Lighting and Electronics, Rigging, Flying, Project Management, Budgeting and Scheduling.I have worked in theatre such as the Theatre Royal Haymarket (London), The Bush Theatre (London), the Quay Theatre (Sudbury, Suffolk), the Theatre Royal Bury (Bury St. Edmunds) and The New Wolsey Theatre (Ipswich).
I have also worked in scenic workshops such as Illusion Design & Construct, Scott Fleary Productions, Footprint Scenery Ltd and the Royal Opera House Scenic Workshop.
I have experience both backstage and on-stage and have worked in several positions ranging from Stage Management to Design and Construction.
My biography can be found at my website, michaelackland-lang.com
I am pro-active, well disciplined, attentive and always looking to learn more and improve my skills.
Additional skills:
Key Skills:
Scenic Construction
Project Management
Carpentry & Joinery
Metal Fabrication & MIG Wielding
C.A.D (Rhino & AutoCAD)
CNC Programming & Operation
Rigging
Flying (Counterweight)
Prop Making
Scheduling
Budgeting
Time Management
Stage Crew
Other Skills:
Basic Lighting, Electronics & Wiring
Set Design
Stage Design
Vacuum Moulding
Product Design
Lighting Operator
Sound Operator
Projectionist
Crew:
II am in my last year at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama where I have been studying Scenic Construction (Set Building). I have gained a wide range of skills and have been able to demonstrate these in a range of jobs both in and out of Central.
I have worked in theatre such as the Theatre Royal Haymarket (London), the Quay Theatre (Sudbury, Suffolk), The Theatre Royal Bury (Bury St. Edmund's) and The New Wolsey Theatre (Ipswich).
I have experience both backstage and on-stage and have worked in several positions ranging through Stage Management, Design, Lighting, Sound and Construction.
Additional information:
Hard working, fast learner, has knowledge in all areas of backstage theatre.
Has worked F.O.H and as an Usher in Theatre.
Basic Working knowledge of German and Elementary level knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.
Has been involved with the stage since before 10 years of age.
Is always ready and waiting to learn something new.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Set Builder |
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Job Titles | Set Artist / Designer, Automation / Flying, Theatre Technician, Teacher, General Staff, Rigger, Carpenter, Constructions, Lighting Tech / Operator, Set Builder, Props Assistant / Support, Props Buyer, Prop Maker, Props Master, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Stage Manager, Production Assistant (PA) |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
Work Permits | EU, USA |