Ben Wilson
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2023 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
La Cage Aux Folles |
|
2023 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Once On This Island |
|
2022 |
Follow me operator
Theatre |
Mandela |
|
2022 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
101 Dalmations |
|
2021 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Legally Blonde |
|
2021 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical |
|
2021 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Carousel |
|
2020 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Jesus Christ Superstar |
|
2020 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Dear Evan Hansen |
|
2019 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
EVITA |
|
2018 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Old Vic Bicentenary Variety Night |
|
2018 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Tina The Musical |
|
2018 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
The Divide |
|
2018 |
Followspot operator
Theatre |
The Lorax The Old Vic |
The Old Vic |
2018 |
Followspot operator
Theatre |
Jesus Christ Superstar Regents Park Open Air Theatre |
Regents Park Open Air Theatre |
2017 |
Followspot operator
Theatre |
On The Town Regents Park Open Air Theatre |
Regents Park Open Air Theatre |
2017 |
Followspot operator
Theatre |
Rozencratz and Guildenstern are Dead The Old Vic |
The Old Vic |
2017 |
Followspot dep
Theatre |
Beautiful Aldwych theatre |
|
2016 |
Followspot operator/on-stage electrician
Theatre |
The Lion King Disney |
Lyceum theatre |
2009 |
Followspot operator
Theatre |
Les Miserables Cameron McKintosh |
Queens theatre |
2009 |
LX assistant
Theatre |
Rec House Hull New Theatre |
Education
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Equipment
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About me
As you can see from my employment history I have worked within the live theatre environment for the past ten years; initially working for my home town receiving house (Hull new theatre) where I quickly worked my way up from casual LX to LX assistant, working under the chief electrician and the deputy electrician. During my employment at the Hull New theatre I assisted with all aspects within the LX department, working closely with the touring production crew on fit-ups and get-outs, rigging and de-rigging. I worked on a variety of shows from stand-up comedy, live music, cabaret, corporate events, ballet and opera, small touring shows and large scale touring musicals. I operated the lighting console and sound desk on many shows but my primary responsibility was to calibrate and maintain the followspots and operate the followspots during the production. I can competently follow spot cues from the DSM, work closely with the lighting designer, but I mainly operate memorising a followspot cue sheet. Having moved to London in the summer of 2009, I got a temporary job on Les Miserables, followspotting on the show where I learnt three of the four spots available. During my time at the Lion King I operated the followspots and two on-stage electrician tracks, learning all tracks available, adapting to cue sheet changes and teaching new employees all tracks both followspot and on-stage. I worked on-stage competently and safely, adhering to all health and safety procedures whilst I carried out the stage left and right tracks. I also assisted my department in maintaining the lighting rig from changing spent lamps, focusing, cleaning and repairing pars, source 4s, scrollers, zips, birdies and moving lights. I have no problem working at heights, working safely and competently either on an aerial work platform, Zarges ladders or in a climbing harness. As you can see from my employment history I left The Lion King Nov last year to go freelance and have been in steady employment for much of that time working on a variety of shows in different venues.I am available for work after Nov 5th either in a full-time capacity, a temporary position or as a dep. In the case that you don't have any suitable job opportunities at present, I would be grateful if you would keep my CV on record and consider me for any future positions you may have within your department.
Additional skills:
Full clean driving Licence
Access & Rescue for Theatre & Stage (A.R.T.S) Level One
Health and Safety in live theatre course
Genie Access Course
Manual Handling Course
Referees:
Miriam Spencer / Chief Electrician
The Old Vic
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Adam Squire / Chief Electrician
Regents Park Open Air Theatre
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Additional information:
I am a conscientious, punctual and hard working person who has a keen eye for detail, I quickly pick up follow spot cues and I am confident and calm under pressure. I work well in a team; I am personable and easy to get on with. I am enthusiastic about live theatre and very much looking forward to my next opportunity within the west end.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Lighting Technician |
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Job Titles | Set Builder, Lighting Tech / Operator |
Years in industry | 6+ years |