Christopher Barthorpe
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Production Manager
Event |
South African Broadcasting FIFA W/C 2010 I/national Broadcast Cntr Freelance |
Santon International Conference Centre |
| 2010 |
Manager
Event |
Theatre & Corporate Productions Stageworks |
Southern Africa |
| 2005 |
Network Co-ordinator
Theatre |
Wide & Local Area Networks Enterprise Outsourcing Holdings |
Panasonic {SA}; Group5 Holdings |
| 1997 |
Technical Stage Manager / Production Manager
Theatre |
Operas, Ballets, Musicals, Rock Shows Performing Arts Council |
State Theatre, Pretoria |
| 1985 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Operas, Ballets, Musicals, Rock Shows Performing Arts Council |
State Theatre, Pretoria |
| 1984 |
National Service
Theatre |
Anti-Submarine Warfare South African Navy |
South Africa |
| 1982 |
Lighting Technician
Theatre |
Various dramatic productions Performing Arts Council |
State Theatre, Pretoria |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MCSE | EOH holdings |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I was born in Zimbabwe. Educated at Churchill High School. Started Amateur Career there. imigrated to South Africa. Opened State Theatre, Pretoria. Did Service in Navy and returned to Professional Theatre after Nat.service. continued untill sept97. Studied computers untill 2005. Divorced and retured to Entertainment indust.Additional skills:
Stage Design for business sets; Have experince in tour management; Have done stage & prod Management for Fashion shows, conferences,Musicals,rock & Symphony concerts, Designed and supervised construction of Touring stages and roofs.
Referees:
Barry Snow- Kapok Productions
Nic Michaeletos - Production Projects
Dave Handley - Stageworks
Gerry Dunn - Stageworks
James Macnamara -JMD Designs
Additional information:
As I have noted earlier my theatre training started while at high school. Comming into the professional arena as a Followspotter/jnr. lighting technician. My National Service in the Navy taught me a great deal, amongst was taught how to lead from the front and never expect someone to do something that you are not prepared to do yourself. After completion of my service, returned to the theatre as a Flyman/Mechanist, then later as an Asst.Technical Stage Manager, once I had gained experience was promoted to Technical Stage Manager, then finally as Snr. Technical Stage Manager/ Production Manager.
I am a "cup is half full" type of person. For me there is nothing like a good "hard" day of work " It's good for the soul!"
My Intrests are Sailing, Hiking, Sport, Reading or watching a good movie or show.
Skills
| Job Titles | Stage Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Production Support, Set Artist / Designer, Set Builder, Lighting Tech / Operator, Constructions, Carpenter, Rigger, General Staff, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying |
|---|---|
| Years in industry | 6+ years |