Ben Smith
Other
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My Contact Number:
07852 413681
Links
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2020 |
Sound Operator
Theatre |
The Pirate Queen Drew Baker / Tom Gribby |
London Coliseum |
2020 |
Sound No 2
Theatre |
Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Freak Show Jean Paul Gaultier / RGM Productions |
International Tour |
2019 |
Sound No 1
Theatre |
Pippi Longstocking Jesse Jones & Helena Middleton / Royal & Derngate |
Royal & Derngate |
2019 |
Sound No 1 & Associate Sound Designer
Theatre |
The Season Tim Jackson / Royal & Derngate |
Royal & Derngate |
2019 |
Sound No 1
Theatre |
Juliet Letters Julie Atherton / Mountview Theatre School |
Backstage Theatre - Mountview Theatre School |
2019 |
Sound 2 / Tech Swing
Theatre |
Equus Ned Bennett / English Touring Theatre / Trafalgar Entertainment |
Trafalgar Studios |
2019 |
Sound No 1
Theatre |
In The Willows P Burton-Morgan / Metta Theatre |
UK Tour |
2019 |
Sound Engineer
Music & Singing |
International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella – Quarterfinals Varsity Vocals |
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2018 |
Assistant Sound Designer & Sound Operator
Theatre |
Fanatical Grace Taylor / The Stable |
The Playground Theatre |
2018 |
Sound Operator
Theatre |
Fup - A Modern Fable Simon Harvey / Kneehigh |
Asylum & UK Tour |
2018 |
Sound Designer & Operator
Music & Singing |
Love Aca-tually The Bristol Suspensions |
theSpaceUK Triplex |
2018 |
Sound Operator
Theatre |
Sea Wall George Perrin / Paines Plough |
The Old Vic |
2017 |
Sound Designer / Operator
Theatre |
Cinderella Lorinda King / Polka Dot Pantomimes |
The Broadway, Barking |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2017 | BA Music (Hons) | University of Bristol |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Allen & Heath SQ5, QLab
I can use: QLab, Yamaha LS9, Sennheiser Radio Mics, Yamaha QL5, Allen & Heath Sq5, Allen & Heath Gld, Allen & Heath Me-1 Headphones Monitors, Shure Radio Mics, Yamaha Pm10
About me
I am a freelance theatre sound engineer based in London, working as a sound operator for both musicals and plays, including Touring and Regional productions, and in the West End. I also have experience in sound design for theatrical productions and concerts.Additional skills:
• Experienced in mixing radio mics for theatre, including with live bands and click tracks.
• Installing and troubleshooting PA systems, particularly for touring productions.
• Proficient with Yamaha, Digico and Allen & Heath consoles.
• Setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting radio mic systems, including during a performance, working with both Sennheiser and Shure radio systems.
• Experienced in setting up and maintaining orchestra pits, CCTV and comms systems.
• Programming and operating Qlab.
• Level 3 Certification in Dante Audio Networking.
Referees:
Available on request
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Sound No.2 / A2 |
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Job Titles | Sound Operator / Engineer |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
Organisations / Memberships | ASD (UK), BECTU (UK) |