James Whitwell

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About me

I am a professional carpenter/stage technician, with many years theatre experience on large and small scale touring, resident and repertory theatre productions, as well as large and small scale corporate and music events.

I started working in West End theatres from the beginning of my career and have toured productions both nationally and internationally.

I am experienced in carpentry, flying, counter weight systems, automation, get ins and get outs, as well as the management of teams of 2 - 30 crew members at any one time.
Additional skills:
Completed training courses include Fork Lift & Zoom Boom Operator and Driver, Heavy Load Securing (Ratchet), Fall Arrester/SRL, Health and Safety and Spine Board Rescue.
Extensive experience in theatre maintenance, set building and carpentry.
Team player with strong time management. Competent at working under pressure and managing own work load.
Referees:
Michael Duncan
Director of Operations Broadway Entertainment Group
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DIGBY ROBINSON PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
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Gemma Brooks Freelance Production Manager
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Additional information:
Own extension work tools for all aspects of stage maintenance.

Skills

Job Titles	Production Support, Set Builder, Carpenter, Rigger, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	BECTU (UK)