Tim Austin

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Antari Z380 Haze Machine, Chauvet Geyser, Elation Sniper 2R, ETC Nomad, Fresnel (650 Watt), Le Maitre Pyro Systeem, Showtec Powerbrick, Showtec Sunstrip Active, Source Four Profile

I can use: ETC Nomad, Chamsys Mq Series Of Consoles, Le Maitre Pyro Systeem, Elation Sniper 2R, Fresnel (650 Watt), Source Four Profile, Chauvet Geyser, Showtec Powerbrick, Antari Z380 Haze Machine, Showtec Sunstrip Active, GrandMA 2

About me

I am a multi-disciplinary theatre professional with credits spanning lighting design, stage management and producing. I have been interested in theatre from a young age and have been lucky enough to be working in theatre professionally for 5 years in various roles!

In 2016, I had the privilege of company stage managing Beauty and the Beast at the Weston-Super-Mare Playhouse starring John Challis from Only Fools and Horses. Responsible for a large principle cast of 7, 6 professional dancers, band of 4 and a large running crew and 4 teams of juv enile dancers. I loved the challenge and to this date this has been one of my favourite projects.

In 2017, I produced my first professional musical - a revival of Pageant which played in London for 3 weeks before transferring to Lighthouse Poole. I assembled an award winning creative team consisting of tony nominated Bill Russell as Director, Sam Spencer-Lane as Choreographer, Lauren Natasha-Hall as Costume Designer/ Supervisor and Katy Richardson as Musical Director. The production starred Olivier Award winner, Miles Western.

I have been fortunate to also have been involved in a large number of live events as lighting designer, including events for companies such as Nissan, Nerium and more.
Additional skills:
- Very strong inter-personal skills
- Highly creative and good at solution finding
- Advanced lighting programming skills on GrandMA 2, Avolites Titan and Chamsys control systems
- Good working knowledge of mixing sound on desks such as Digico SD series, Midas M32, Yamaha LS9/ MC7L and Roland M series
- Basic understanding of Counterweigh Flying Systems and Hemp based systems
- Good prop sourcing skills, basic prop making skills
- Good book making and show calling skills
- Working knowledge of stage pyrotechnics
- Strong knowledge of legal concepts relating to performance and events
- Excellent at budgeting and ensuring project stays on budget
- Grade 8 Piano
- High level of competency on Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
Industry awards:
None.
Referees:
Available on request.
Additional information:
Based in Hampshire (UK) and Melbourne (Australia)

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Showcaller
Job Titles	Theatre Technician, Lighting Designer, Events Management / Support, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Production Support, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Producer
Years in industry	6+ years
Work Permits	EU