Roger Smissen

Credits

YearRole / TypeName of Production / DirectorCompany / Venue
2017Automation Consultant
Theatre 		ElfTivoli
2017Head of Automation
Theatre 		American IdiotHeltemus
2017Head of Automation
Theatre 		We Will Rock YouLive Nation
2015 - 2017Rigger
Event 		MultipleDunderbjörn
2015 - 2017Rigger
Event 		MultipleLive Nation Sweden
2015Production Manager
Theatre 		Without BlinkingGoat & Monkey
2014Operator
Theatre 		Fox SymphonyFoxy and Husk
Camden Peoples Theatre
2014Lighting Designer
Theatre 		Mrs Horton's FingerDirty Market Theatre Company
Oval House
2014Operator
Theatre 		Brothers of JusticeJoe Wild, Lawrence Speck
The Camden Peoples Theatre
2014Automation Technician/Operator
Music 		MTV Crashes PlymouthOutback Rigging
2014Automation Technician
Television / TV 		The Brit AwardsOutback Rigging
o2 Arena
2013LX Operator
Theatre 		X&YTwin Primes Theatre
The Science Museum
2013Assistant Lighting Designer
Theatre 		CheeseFanshen
Oxford Street
2013LX Technician
Other 		Underbelly Ltd
Udderbelly
2013Technical Director
Theatre 		The Collision of ThingsMove to Stand
UK Tour
2013Lighting Assistant
Theatre 		Match GirlsRed Ladder and Dumbwise
Wiltons Music Hall
2013Assistant lighting designer + Operator
Theatre 		SouvenirDead Centre
The Yard
2013Technical crew
Event 		NSDFNational Student Drama Festival
2013Lighting designer
Theatre 		Tina in The green Dress: An experienceTwisted Hip
The Roundhouse
2012Lighting Designer
Theatre 		CloserThe Nottingham New Theatre
Oxford Playhouse, The Nottingham New Theatre
2012Lighting Designer
Theatre 		PorphyriaThe Nottingham New Theatre
Zoo southside, The Lakeside
2011 - 2012Technical Manager
Theatre 		The Nottingham New TheatreThe Nottingham New Theatre

  • Education

    YearQualificationWhere
    2012Physics and PhilosophyThe University of Nottingham

    Industry Awards

    IRATA Level 1

    IPAF 3A & 3B

    PASMA

    Kinesys Vector Operator Trained

    LEEA qualified

    3 Day Rigging Course

    Liftket Motor Trained

    CM Motor Trained

    Counterweight Forklift Trained

    About me

    Kinesys Automation Specialist and Rigger.

    Working in the UK, Denmark and Sweden.

  • Skills

    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Swedish
    Organisation Memberships
    • ABTT (UK)
    • IRATA (UK)
    • PLASA (UK)
    Years in industry
    • 3 to 6 years
    Experienced In
    • Live Events
    • Musicals
    • Outdoor Events
    Work Permits
    • EU
    Interested in
    • Cruises
    • European Tour
    • Film / TV
    • Live Events
    • UK Tour
    • World Tour
    DBS checked
    • Yes
    Driving Licences
    • Standard

    Professional Recommendations

    Steven Burns Lighting Technician

    Roger was very skilled and knowledgeable, a valuable part of the team at the National Student Drama Festival 2013.