John Maddox

Education

Equipment

I own and can operate: Vectorworks 2019, Lightwright 6

I can operate: Kinesys Vector, Screwdriver

About me

My work of late is mainly split between lighting and performer rigging. I have a track record of working as HOD setting up the lighting department for a tour/west end sit down. Earlier in the year I set up "Bat out of Hell," due to the nature of the immense set and show deck unsuitable for MEWP I devised a safe system of work using rope access which worked successfully for installation and maintenance of hard to reach moving lights and LED tape! Other duties involved lots of fun pyro, wireless practicals and organising social events for all backstage departments.
Recently I have been working again with Sadler Wells for their touring department as a touring production manager for the world premiere of Dystopian Dream by Nitin Sawhney in Luxembourg. The show had a lot of aerial dance which I designed and fabricated the flying systems for.

Additional Skills

Experienced at mid scale production management including international freighting and logistics.

I am comfortable at working at height, difficult access and industrial rescue. I have experience of rigging for circus/aerial artists as well as designing and installing performer flying equipment.

Experienced in manufacturing for entertainment. Laser cutting parts, machined parts, light fabrication, aluminium extrusions and surface finishing.
Skilled wireman, knowledge of specifying various industrial connectors, cable types and termination methods.
Experienced in wire rope termination methods and fibre splicing (tech 12 / double braid/ 3ply etc)

Industry Awards

oh please.

Referees

On Request

Additional Information

Own Large amount of personal rigging gear for work at height and rope access. Own several tightwire rigs, zip lines, trapeze, aerial hoops, performer flying track, flying harnesses (bungee, somersault, single pic) variable speed winches for lifting and scenic tracking.

IRATA
PASMA
IPAF
Forklift (CDS)
PADI Advanced Open Water - Hopefully the theatre won't flood.
ASP - Just FX Course

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Production Manager
Job Titles	Illusionist, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, Rigger, Magic Consultant, Pyrotechnician, Special Effects Technician, Lighting Director
Years in industry	6+ years
Company Experience	Children's Theatre, Circus, Educational Theatre, International Touring Theatre, Regional Theatre, UK Touring Theatre
Languages Spoken	English
Organisation Membership	ASP, BECTU, IRATA
Experienced in	Ballet, Circus, Comedy, Dance, Devised, Drama, Exhibitions, Festival, Fringe, Live Events, Musicals, Pantomime, Shakespeare, Showcase
Work Permits	EU
Interested in	Cruises, European Tour, Live Events, UK Tour, World Tour
Driving Licences	Standard