Frances Howell
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2024 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
Drop the Dead Donkey Derek Bond/Simon Friend Entertainment |
|
2023 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Thom Southerland/Crossroad Pantomimes |
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton |
2023 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Crown Jewels Sean Foley/Simon Friend Entertainment |
UK Tour |
2023 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
The Crown Jewels Sean Foley/Simon Friend Entertainment |
Garrick Theatre, London |
2022 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Thom Southerland/Crossroad Pantomimes |
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton |
2022 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
The Cher Show Arlene Phillips/ROYO |
UK and Ireland Tour |
2021 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
Cinderella Thom Southerland/Crossroad Pantomimes |
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton |
2021 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
Grease UK Tour 2021 Nikolai Foster / InTheatre Productions |
UK Tour |
2020 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
Sleeping Beauty Andrew Wright / Qdos |
The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton |
2020 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
Peter Pan Andrew Wright / Qdos |
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton |
2019 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Book Cover
Theatre |
Annie UK Tour Nikolai Foster / David Ian Productions |
Tour |
2019 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Cinderella Rob McWhir / Jordan Productions |
Ferneham Hall, Fareham |
2018 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Dusty - the Musical Maria Friedman / Eleanor Lloyd Productions |
Touring |
2018 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Dog Beneath the Skin Jimmy Walters / Proud Haddock |
Jermyn Street Theatre |
2018 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Rapunzel Pooja Ghai / Theatre Royal Stratford East |
Theatre Royal Stratford East |
2017 |
ASM - Wardrobe
Theatre |
Romeo and Juliet Tatty Hennessy / Shakespeare in the Squares |
Various - day touring |
2017 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Tamburlaine Ng Choon Ping / Yellow Earth |
The Arcola and tour |
2016 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Seven Rachel Walzer / Black Stripe Theater |
Trance Mission, Tokyo |
2016 |
Stage Manager
Event |
Black Card Cabaret Guy Perryman |
Shangri-la Hotel, Tokyo |
2016 |
Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Hannah Grace / Tokyo International Players |
Sunmall Theater, Tokyo |
2016 |
Stage Manager
Event |
2016 British Business Awards British Chamber of Commerce Japan |
Hilton Hotel, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
2015 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Secret Garden Alysha Haran / Tokyo International Players |
Sunmall Theater, Tokyo |
2015 |
Stage Manager
Event |
Black Card Cabaret Guy Perryman |
Shangri-la Hotel, Tokyo |
2015 |
Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show Jonah Hagans / Tokyo International Players |
Theater Sun-mall, Tokyo |
2015 |
Stage Manager
Event |
2015 British Business Awards British Chamber of Commerce Japan |
|
2014 |
Stage Manager
Event |
2014 British Business Awards British Chamber of Commerce Japan |
|
2014 |
Follow Spot Operator
Theatre |
Chess Jonah Hagans / Tokyo International Players |
Theater Sun-mall, Tokyo |
2014 |
Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Davina McFadyen / Tokyo International Players |
Theater Sun-mall, Tokyo |
2013 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
2013 British Business Awards British Chamber of Commerce Japan |
|
2013 |
Wardrobe Assistant/Dresser
Theatre |
Avenue Q Jonah Hagans / Tokyo International Players |
Theater Sun-mall, Tokyo |
2013 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Into the Woods Jon Reimer / Tokyo International Players |
Theater Sun-mall, Tokyo |
2012 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Comedy Festival of One Acts Jon Reimer / Tokyo International Players |
Ebisu Echo Theater, Tokyo |
2012 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Off the Map Rachel Walzer / Black Stripe Theater |
|
2011 |
Wardrobe Assistant/Dresser
Theatre |
A Kabuki Christmas Carol Jon Reimer / Tokyo International Players |
Ebisu Echo Theater, Tokyo |
2011 |
Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
Metamorphosis Davina McFadyen / Tokyo International Players |
Sunmall Theater, Tokyo |
2010 |
Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
Pippin Jon Reimer / Tokyo International Players |
|
2010 |
Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
Tartuffe Andrew Woolner / Tokyo International Players |
Touring |
2009 |
Head of Production/Stage Manager (on the book)
Theatre |
Oliver! Lou McLeod / Tokyo International Players |
Sunmall Theater, Tokyo |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2017 | Bronze Award (Distinction) | ABTT |
1998 | International Management | UMIST |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
Looking for roles as: ASM, ASM Book Cover, DSM, Company ManagerYour Company will benefit from a mature and approachable team member who remains calm under pressure and is:
- an excellent communicator;
- highly organized;
- a great team player;
- has excellent time management skills;
- hands on and ready to get the job done.
I work effectively with Cast and Creatives, Technical team and local crews and my goal is to create a safe working environment for an enjoyable and successful production for all involved.
I am also experienced in:
- public speaking/training
- stage managing charity events including gala dinners attended by VIP guests such as HM Ambassador to Japan.
- having lived in Japan I am adaptable, culturally sensitive and love opportunities to keep growing and learning.
- I have an excellent understanding of payroll and HR management, managing financial records and appropriate handling of confidential or sensitive information thanks to my previous career in professional financial services.
Training completed:
Association of British Theatre Technicians' Bronze Award - Passed with Distinction, August 2017
Additional skills:
UK driving licence
Mental Health First Aider
Knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation as applicable to the entertainment industry including manual handling and working at height.
Microsoft office
Basic Japanese
Referees available on request
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Stage Manager |
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Job Titles | Production Assistant (PA), Stage Manager, Props Master, Props Assistant / Support |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | Equity (UK), SMA (UK) |