Richard Rhys Thomas
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My Contact Number:
07919150185
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Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Lighting Designer and Programmer
Theatre |
Freelance Lighting Designer Richard Rhys Thomas Lighting Design |
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| 2013 |
Lighting Design Manager
Theatre |
Head of lighting as well as in house Lighting Designer and Programmer Royal Albert Hall |
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| 2012 |
Lighting Manager
Event |
In house Lighting Designer Royal Albert Hall |
Royal Albert Hall, London |
| 2009 |
Technical Show Manager
Theatre |
Technical Manager overseeing incoming events Royal Albert Hall |
|
| 2006 |
Lighting Assistant
Theatre |
Lighting technician supporting incoming shows Royal Albert Hall |
|
| 2005 |
Casual Lighting Crew
Theatre |
Supporting various shows Royal Albert Hall |
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| 2005 |
Moving Light Technician
Event |
Moving Light Company White Light |
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| 2004 |
Casual Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Followspot Operator for various shows Royal Albert Hall |
|
| 2004 |
Casual Lighting Crew
Theatre |
Lighting crew for get ins and get outs Barbican Theatre |
|
| 2003 |
Casual Lighting Technician
Theatre |
Lighting technician for a number of get ins Royal Academy of Music Theatre |
|
| 2001 |
Lighting Technician/Designer
Theatre |
Various Designs on a large range of shows, musicals, plays, music, concerts etc Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen |
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| 2000 |
Film Projectionist
Theatre |
35mm Cinema Projectionist Lyric Theatre |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | BA in Stage Management and Technical Theatre | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Equipment
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About me
Successful Lighting Designer and Programmer with extensive experience in theatre, dance, corporate and sports events, classical and rock concerts, awards ceremonies and televisionAdditional skills:
• Demonstrating a strong work ethic and a passion for light
• Applying creativity and know-how to maximise the visual impact of performances
• Adaptable in skill and flexible in nature ensuring success in any performance space
• Identifying and assessing technical issues and implementing improvements
• Managing others, recognising and using their skills to maximum effect
• Outstanding technical knowledge
Experienced programmer of Jands Vista and Grand MA 2. Experienced WYSIWYG user.
Industry awards:
Winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Award (sponsored by Philips Entertainment) at the Technical Theatre Awards
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Technical Manager / Director |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Lighting Designer, Theatre Technician |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Organisations / Memberships | ALD (UK) |