Chris Howcroft
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My Contact Number:
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
Assistant Production MAnager
Theatre |
Brighton dome Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival |
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2018 |
Technical Coordinator
Theatre |
(Permanent production staff) Queens Theatre Hornchurch |
Queens Theatre Hornchurch |
2015 |
Production Assistant
Theatre |
(Permanent) Queen's Theatre Hornchurch |
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2014 |
Technician
Theatre |
(full time) Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2013 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
A Passionate Woman Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2012 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
The Hound of the Baskervilles Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2012 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
Peter Pan Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2012 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
Satin n Steel Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2011 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2011 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
Pick Yourself Up Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2010 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2010 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
Travels With My Aunt Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
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2009 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
A Murder Has Been Arranged Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
Quuen's Theatre, Hornchurch |
2005 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
Foolish People |
Horse Hospital |
2005 |
Lx Operator
Theatre |
Finger in the Pie |
Upstairs at the Gatehouse |
2005 |
Production Electrician
Theatre |
Groundwork 1 Performance Initiative Network |
Theatro Technis |
2005 |
Supercrew
Theatre |
The Crock of Gold London Bubble |
(parks and outdoor spaces in London) |
2005 |
Technician/Followspot Operator
Theatre |
(various) Clear Channel Entertainment |
Beck Theatre, Hayes |
2004 |
Production Electrician/ Light Design
Theatre |
Conical Productions |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2004 | Philosophy and linguistics Ba | University of East Anglia |
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About me
An experienced technical manager and production administrator with a track record of enabling production teams to deliver high quality productions within challenging budgets and timescales. Key strengths include scheduling and booking teams to deliver projects; arranging cost-effective hires and purchases to maximise the potential of budgets; compiling health and safety documentation and risk assessments to ensure that staff are well briefed and working safely; and ensuring effective communication amongst staff, creative teams, production partners and clients to resolve and prevent problems. I also have the technical theatre skills you would expect of someone who has spent over ten years working in a production department, including CAD skills and lighting design and programming.Please see my C.V. for details of current/recent employment and past experience.
Additional skills:
Scheduling teams
Booking crew
Ensuring provision of appropriate equipment for projects
Risk Assessments to IOSH standards
Creating and distributing project documentation
Supervising teams and leading projects Negotiating with partners and clients to ensure delivery of high quality productions
Dealing with public enquiries
Working with tight deadlines under pressure
Computer skills (MS office including Excel, Word, Outlook)
CAD skills (mainly Vectorworks, but also some Autocad)
Proficient EOS Programmer
Live sound mixing with analogue and digital desks (Yamaha and Digico).
Qlab programming for sound and video. PAT testing and other electrical maintenance.
Counterweight flying, set construction, fit-ups and get-outs.
Props: Specialising in electrical practicals and LED effects.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Production Co-ordinator |
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Job Titles | Production Coordinator, Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Lighting Tech / Operator, Lighting Designer, Electrician, Theatre Technician |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | ALD (UK), BECTU (UK) |