Jari Laakso
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video fileLa Soiree - Aalborg 2019 Teaser
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2020 |
Associate Creative / Stage Manager
Theatre |
Majestique Betty Siemers / Majestique |
Skråen, Aalborg, Denmark |
2020 |
Company Manager
Theatre |
The Wolf of Wall Street Alexander Wright / Hartshorn-Hook Productions |
Stratton Oakmont |
2019 |
Company Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Pirate Cruncher Joel Scott / Goat and Monkey |
Touring |
2019 |
Company Stage Manager
Theatre |
La Soirée Betty Siemers / Mark Rubinstein Ltd |
Skråen, Aalborg, Denmark |
2019 |
Capture Producer
Event |
School of Integration Tania Bruguera / Manchester International Festival |
Manchester Art Gallery |
2019 |
Company Stage Manager
Event |
La Soirée Betty Siemers / La Soirée |
Ice Cream Factory, Perth, Australia |
2019 |
Venue Crew
Music & Singing |
Opera Holland Park Opera Holland Park |
Holland Park |
2019 |
Spotlight Operator
Theatre |
Chicago Walter Bobbie / Ambassador Theatre Group |
Phoenix Theatre |
2018 |
Dramaturge
Theatre |
Rough Sleeper - A New Acoustic Musical Barnaby Hallam |
Theatre Royal |
2018 |
Director
Theatre |
Send in the Clowns: Stephen Sondheim's Extraordinary Women Jari Laakso / Stephen Sondheim Society |
Garrick |
2018 |
Company Stage Manager
Event |
La Soirée Betty Siemers / Mark Rubinstein Ltd |
Skråen, Aalborg, Denmark |
2018 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Hear My Soul Speak Christopher Hurrell / Tangent Arts |
Gielgud |
2018 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Event |
La Soirée Brett Haylock / Mark Rubinstein Ltd |
Aldwych Theatre |
2017 |
Assistant Director
Theatre |
Mother Life Christopher Hurrell / Daniel Sparrow Productions |
Wyndham's Theatre |
2017 |
Director, Writer
Theatre |
Julie - A Musical Scenic Route |
Phoenix Arts Club |
2016 |
Director
Theatre |
PIAF Jari Laakso / Gillian Tan & Blackwinged Creatives |
Charing Cross Theatre |
2014 |
Director
Theatre |
Suicides and Smalltalk Theatre Duet of Helsinki |
Old Red Lion Theatre |
2014 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Violet - The Musical London School of Musical Theatre |
Bridewell Theatre |
2014 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Drunk The McOnie Company |
Bridewell Theatre |
2013 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
But I'm a Cheerleader: The Musical - Reading Crow and Elk Productions |
Hospital Club |
2013 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Golden Child True Heart Theatre |
New Diorama Theatre |
2013 |
Director, Writer
Theatre |
Louisa - A new musical Theatre Duet of Helsinki |
Embassy Theatre |
2013 |
Assistant Director
Theatre |
Consumed Border Crossings |
UK Tour |
2013 |
Stage Design Intern
Theatre |
Peter and Alice Michael Grandage Company |
Noel Coward Theatre |
2013 |
Assistant Director
Theatre |
Company Central School of Speech and Drama |
Webber Douglas Studio |
2012 |
Production Manager
Event |
Accidental Festival 2012 Central School of Speech and drama |
Roundhouse |
2012 |
Assistant Director
Theatre |
Sports Play Just A Must |
UK Summer Tour |
2011 |
Director
Theatre |
London - París Theatre Duet of Helsinki |
Roundhouse |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2015 | MA in Musical Theatre (Writer’s Pathway) | Goldsmiths |
2013 | BA Theatre Practice - Performance Arts | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I am a bilingual Finnish national having trained and worked in London for the past ten years. I have worked in a wide variety of creative and production roles during this time mostly within theatre and festivals, giving me considerable experience in the industry.Most recently I have focused on Company Management and worked internationally with a contemporary circus and cabaret show La Soiree, toured the UK with a family show The Pirate Cruncher, and in London worked on the immersive The Wolf of Wall Street. On the technical side I have worked on Manchester International Festival as part of the video and media team as a Capture Producer, spotlighting Chicago the Musical in the West End, and worked with video departments setting up projection equipment for immersive theatre in London. Equally I have directed my own work on the London Fringe stage including workshops, rehearsed readings, and a 6-week-run of Pam Gems' musical play PIAF at the Charing Cross Theatre.
The curiosity to chart the unknown has driven me to take up various roles within theatre fuelling my passion to understand this fascinating world we call entertainment.
Additional skills:
QLab, Photoshop, Microsoft Office
Crew:
I am a bilingual Finnish national having trained and worked in London for the past ten years. I have worked in a wide variety of creative and production roles during this time mostly within theatre and festivals, giving me considerable experience in the industry.
Most recently I have focused on Company Management and worked internationally with a contemporary circus and cabaret show La Soiree, toured the UK with a family show The Pirate Cruncher, and in London worked on the immersive The Wolf of Wall Street. On the technical side I have worked on Manchester International Festival as part of the video and media team as a Capture Producer, spotlighting Chicago the Musical in the West End, and worked with video departments setting up projection equipment for immersive theatre in London. Equally I have directed my own work on the London Fringe stage including workshops, rehearsed readings, and a 6-week-run of Pam Gems' musical play PIAF at the Charing Cross Theatre.
The curiosity to chart the unknown has driven me to take up various roles within theatre fuelling my passion to understand this fascinating world we call entertainment.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Director |
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Job Titles | Writer, Director, 1st AD (Assistant Director), Stage Manager, Lighting Tech / Operator, Theatre Technician |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | EU |