David Preston-Rider

    • Company Stage Manager
    • Deputy Stage Manager

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Credits

YearRole / TypeName of Production / DirectorCompany / Venue
✓ 2020Company Stage Manager
Theatre 		Bicycle Boy - COVID TourHelen Eastman Productions
COVID Safe UK Tour
✓ 2020Technical Stage Manager
Theatre 		Zog LiveFreckle Productions
UK Tour
2019 - 2020Technical Swing
Theatre 		Circus1903Fiery Angel Limited
UK Tour
✓ 2019Company and Production Stage Manager
Theatre 		Bicycle Boy
Helen Eastman 		Helen Eastman Productions
Festivals Tour
✓ 2018 - 2019Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre 		Bing Live!
Will Tuckett 		Minor Entertainment
UK Tour
✓ 2018Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre 		The Weir UK TourEnglish Touring Theatre
Tour
✓ 2017Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre 		The Weir UK TourEnglish Touring Theatre
Various - UK Tour
✓ 2017Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre 		The EventsMercury Theatre Company
✓ 2016 - 2017Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre 		Mercury TheatreMercury Theatre Company
✓ 2016Site Technician
Theatre 		In the Night Garden Live - UK TourMinor Entertainment
2016Bar Manager and Duty Manager
Theatre 		Tristan Bates TheatreActors Centre
2015Duty Technician
Theatre 		Snow MouseTheatre Royal Bath Productions
The Roper Room
2015Show Crew and Duty Technician
Theatre 		Little Sure ShotTheatre Royal Bath Productions
The egg
✓ 2015Lighting Operator and Duty Technician
Theatre 		Monsieur Popular
Jeremy Sams 		Theatre Royal Bath Productions
Ustinov Studio
✓ 2015Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre 		Divas & Islands at the Edinburgh Fringe FestivalFine Mess Theatre
Pleasance 10 Dome and Udderbelly Cowgate
✓ 2015Company Stage Manager
Theatre 		The Liberty TreePublic Domain
The Cockpit Theatre
2015Stage Manager
Theatre 		The Liberty TreeBath Spa University
Bath Spa University Theatre
2015Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre 		Tuxedo JunctionThe Watermill Theatre
2015Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre 		The Wolves of Willoughby ChaseThe Watermill Theatre
2015Deputy Stage Manager
Theatre 		Arabian NightsBath Spa University
The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath
2014Production Manager
Television / TV 		The Sitcom ProjectBath Spa University
Bath Spa University TV Studios
2014Assistant Stage Manager
Theatre 		The Spanish Golden Age RepTheatre Royal Bath Productions
The Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath
2014Stage Manager
Theatre 		Dance DissertationsBath Spa University
Bath Spa University Theatre
2013Stage Manager On The Book
Theatre 		GreaseThe Jo Richardson Community School
2012Stage Manager On The Book
Theatre 		West Side StoryThe Jo Richardson Community School

  • Education

    YearQualificationWhere
    2015BA Hons Theatre ProductionBath Spa University

    About me

    I am an experienced freelance Stage Manager with a strong technical theatre background. I have worked in Stage Management for the past 5 years on a variety of shows, ranging from small fringe shows, to plays and large touring productions. I have worked in a variety of roles, from ASM to CSM and have DSM calling experience on plays and musicals.

    I am a strong and adaptable Stage Manager with a BA Hons Theatre Production Degree from Bath Spa University. I am confident in driving vans and leading crews.

  • Skills

    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Years in industry
    • 3 to 6 years
    Company Experience
    • Children's Theatre
    • Circus
    • Educational Theatre
    • National Theatre
    • Regional Theatre
    • Site Specific Theatre
    • UK Touring Theatre
    Interested in
    • Cruises
    • Education
    • European Tour
    • Film / TV
    • Live Events
    • UK Tour
    • World Tour
    DBS checked
    • Yes
    Driving Licences
    • Standard
    Organisation Memberships
    • Equity
    • SMA (UK)
    Experienced In
    • Circus
    • Comedy
    • Dance
    • Devised
    • Drama
    • Experimental
    • Festival
    • Fringe
    • Live Events
    • Musicals
    • New Writing
    • Outdoor Events
    • Pantomime
    • Showcase
    • Tragedy
    Professional Memberships
    • SMA (Stage Managers Association)