Alan Benton
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document fileAlan Benton CV June 17
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
Deputy Head of Automation
Theatre |
Wicked the Musical Playful Productions |
Apollo Victoria theatre |
| 2018 |
Automation no.3
Theatre |
Wicked the Musical Playful Productions LTD |
Apollo Victoria Theatre |
| 2017 |
Automation no.3
Theatre |
Dreamgirls Sonia Friedman Productions |
Savoy Theatre |
| 2017 |
Automation no.4
Theatre |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Playful productions ltd |
Theatre Royal Drury Lane |
| 2016 |
Stage Technician
Theatre |
La Boheme & Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Opera Holland Park |
|
| 2016 |
Production Stage Manager
Theatre |
Ministry of Science Live (UAE Tour) Mark Thompson Productions LTD |
|
| 2016 |
Automation No.2 & LX No.4
Theatre |
War of the Worlds Bill Kenwright Limited |
Dominion Theatre |
| 2016 |
Automation Operator
Theatre |
Delfont Macintosh Theatre LTD |
Gielgud Theatre |
| 2016 |
Stage Crew
Theatre |
Robin Hood Theatre Royal Stratford East |
|
| 2015 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Cinderella Qdos Pantomimes |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2015 |
Production Stage Manager
Theatre |
Ministry of Science Live (UK Tour) Mark Thompson Productions LTD |
|
| 2015 |
Stage crew
Theatre |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Opera Holland Park |
|
| 2014 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Aladdin (Pantomime) Qdos Pantomimes |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2014 |
Stage Crew
Theatre |
The Infidel Theatre Royal Stratford East |
|
| 2014 |
Venue Lighting Technician
Theatre |
Various Touring Shows HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2014 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Ministry of Science Live! MT Productions LTD |
Culture Tech Festival 2014, Derry |
| 2014 |
Site Crew
Theatre |
Party 4 Patrick Festival Patrick Evans Foundation |
|
| 2014 |
Deputy Stage Supervisor
Theatre |
Il barbiere di Siviglia & Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Opera Holland Park |
|
| 2014 |
Technical Stage Manager
Theatre |
The Girl & The Goat Synaestheatre Collective |
Brighton Fringe |
| 2014 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Grease RCSSD |
Embassy Theatre |
| 2014 |
Lead Technician
Theatre |
Sprint Festival Camden People's Theatre |
|
| 2013 |
Assistant Stage Manager/Sound no.2
Theatre |
Dick Whittington Qdos Pantomimes |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2013 |
Production Stage Manager
Theatre |
Central Heated Knickers Hand Made Music LTD |
UK Tour |
| 2013 |
LX crew
Theatre |
Project Dreams Secret Cinema |
|
| 2013 |
Production Manager
Theatre |
Rep Season (Moonfleece/The Lightning Play) RCSSD |
Webber Douglas Studio |
| 2013 |
Follow spot Operator
Theatre |
Future Cinema Presents: Shawshank Redemption Future Cinema |
|
| 2012 |
Follow spot Operator
Theatre |
Project Hope Secret Cinema |
|
| 2012 |
Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre |
Science Museum Live: The Highlights Show M4 Entertainment |
Science Museum, Kensington |
| 2012 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Dreamboats & Petticoats HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2012 |
Site Crew/Lx Crew
Event |
Party 4 Patrick Festival Patrick Evans Foundation |
Reigate |
| 2012 |
Deputy Stage Manager/Lighting Designer
Event |
High School Musical 2 HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2012 |
Assistant Production Manager
Event |
The SEED Project Goat & Monkey |
Various gardens in Haywards Heath |
| 2012 |
Production Manager
Event |
Design, Crafts & MA Scenography Exhibition CSSD |
Various rooms on site |
| 2012 |
Venue Co-ordinator
Theatre |
Accidental Festival CSSD |
Roundhouse, Camden |
| 2012 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
City of Angels CSSD |
Embassy Theatre |
| 2012 |
Stage Crew, Flyman, Sound No.2
Theatre |
Peter Pan (Pantomime) HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2011 |
Stage Crew
Theatre |
Snow White (Pantomime) HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2011 |
Technical & Production Manager
Theatre |
The Common Chorus CSSD |
Webber Douglas Studio |
| 2011 |
Site Crew
Event |
Party 4 Patrick Festival Patrick Evans Foundation |
Reigate |
| 2011 |
Deputy Stage Manager/Lighting Designer
Theatre |
The Wedding Singer HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2011 |
Technical Stage Manager
Theatre |
A Clockwork Orange Poimandres Productions |
Southwark Playhouse |
| 2011 |
Stage Crew
Theatre |
Return to the Silence Warwick University |
Pleasance Theatre, Islington |
| 2010 |
Flyman
Theatre |
Cinderella (Pantomime) HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2010 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
Our House HQ Theatres |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2010 |
Stage Builder/Lighting Rigger
Event |
Hastings Beer Festival Hastings & Battle Round Table Charity |
Hastings |
| 2009 |
Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre |
Boogie Nights Live Nation |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2009 |
Flyman
Theatre |
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Live Nation |
White Rock Theatre, Hastings |
| 2009 |
Lighting Technician
Theatre |
Sunrise Church - Various Services Sonrise Church |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BA(Hons) Theatre Practice: Technical & Production Managment | Central School of Speech & Drama |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I am a very focused individual with a wide range of experience to my name. I enjoy the challenge of learning a new role or skill and always look they my best to ensure I am as professional as possible. My main area of work are Stage however I pride myself on being a well rounded and adaptable technician.Additional skills:
Hard Skills
-Operating Automation systems
-Ground Plans/Elevations
-Risk Assessments
-Method Statements
-Rigging
-Flying (Counterweight & Hemp)
-Basic AutoCAD
-Budgeting
-Scheduling
-Pyrotechnics
-IT Skills (Mac Literate, Microsoft office, Basic Qlab)
-Crew Management
-Working at Height
-Manual Handling Trained
-Blood & Firearms (RC Annie training)
-Basic welding and fabrication skills
-Trained in Theatrical Lighting, Basic Sound
-Prop Sourcing
-Show Calling
Soft Skills
-People Management
-Problem Solving
-Organisation
-Team Work
-Leadership
-Self-management
Referees:
Available upon Request
Additional information:
Full clean UK driving license
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Automation Operator |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Stage Manager, Production Manager, Production Support, Lighting Tech / Operator, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying |
| Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
| Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
| Work Permits | EU |