Gavin Sharpe
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2020 |
Lighting Designer
Theatre |
West End Christmas Michael Jenkins / MTJ Productions |
Theatre Severn |
2020 |
Lx No 1 / Chief Electrician
Theatre |
On Your Feet Uk Tour Jamie Wilson Productions |
Uk Tour |
2020 |
LX Number One / Chief Lx
Theatre |
Chicago World Tour - China Leg David Ian Productions |
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2019 |
LX Number One / Chief Lx
Theatre |
The Rocky Horror Show 2018-19 Tour Trafalgar Entertainment Group |
Uk Tour |
2019 |
LX Number One / Relighter
Theatre |
Fame Uk And International Tour 2018 Sell A Door Worldwide |
Uk Tour |
2018 |
Additional Video Content Designer And Programmer
Theatre |
Hairspray Uk Tour Mark Goutcher Productions |
UK Wide |
2018 |
Deputy Lighting ( Cover )
Theatre |
Five Guys Named Moe Udderbelly |
Marble Arch Theatre |
2018 |
Deputy Head Of Lighting (LX NO 2)
Theatre |
Hairspray Uk And Ireland Tour 2017 - 2018 Mark Goutcher Production Managment |
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2017 |
Deputy Chief Electrician
Theatre |
Funny Girl Uk Tour Simon Gooding Productions / Sonia Freedman Productions / Michael Harrison Productions |
Uk Tour |
2017 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
London Fashion Week Mens Tsl Lighting |
180 Strand London |
2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Blackpool Charity Event Stagetex |
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2016 |
Lighting
Event |
GDS Telecoms Conference Business Av |
St Andrews Fairmont Hotel |
2016 |
Stage Manager
Theatre |
Aladdin Junior Viv Kelly |
Theatre Severn |
2016 |
Technician
Theatre |
The Best Thing (Vamos) Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting
Theatre |
Nancy Kerr Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Music & Singing |
Dublin Legends Theatre Severn |
|
2016 |
Technician
Theatre |
Horrible Histories Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Music & Singing |
T'pau Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Music & Singing |
Martyn Joseph Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
Shanklin Hotel Event Csp Av |
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2016 |
Lx Technician
Theatre |
Manchester Breaking The Code Lx Load In Exchange Theatre |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Peel Ports Liverpool 2 Launch Stagetex |
Liverpool 2 Port |
2016 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
Asian Wedding Luminate Events |
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2016 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
Rbs Gala Dinner Tsl Lighting |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Liver building Gala Dinner Adlib |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Motor Auction Business Av |
Donnington Park |
2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Liverpool University Graduation Dinner Adlib |
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2016 |
Technician
Event |
Bangor University Wales Business Awards Msp |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Elli Lilly Uk Event Stagetex - Big Events |
Titanic Hotel |
2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Event |
Manchester Charity Event Keyteq |
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2016 |
Technical Manager
Theatre |
Robin Hood James Tobias / Immersion Theatre |
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2016 |
Lighting
Event |
Morrisons Award 2016 Adlib Audio |
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2016 |
Lighting
Theatre |
Rock And Roll Through The Years Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting
Event |
The International Cotton Asociation Gala Dinner 2016 Adlib Audio |
St Georges Hall |
2016 |
Lighting Designer / Operator
Theatre |
Ken Dodd Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Lighting Design / Operator
Music & Singing |
Nights On Broadway Theatre Severn |
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2016 |
Production
Event |
Llangollen Hamper Food Festival Llangollen Pavilion |
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2016 |
Lighting Programmer
Event |
Mpa Awards 2016 CSP - Out there events |
Manchester Midland Hotel |
2016 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
Visit Jamaica Awards Business Av |
Luton Hoo |
2016 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
Awards Ceromony - The Brain Charity Kick Audio Visual |
Liverpool Crowne Plaza |
2016 |
Lighting Technician
Event |
Pcr Conference Blitz Communication |
Excel |
2016 |
Lighting Technician
Theatre |
Genting Dream Star Cruises |
Genting Dram |
2016 |
Venue Technician
Theatre |
Full Time Role Within Venue - / Theatre Severn - Shropshire County Council |
Theatre Severn |
2015 |
Lighting And Video Designer
Theatre |
Under Milkwood Stiwt Arts Trust |
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2015 |
Operations And Technical Manager
Theatre |
Full Time Role Within Venue NA / Stiwt Arts Trust Limited - Stiwt |
Stiwt |
2014 |
Technical Designer
Music & Singing |
1980s New Years Eve Stiwt Arts Trust Limited |
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2013 |
Technical Designer
Music & Singing |
1970s New Years Eve Stiwt Arts Trust Limited |
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2013 |
Lighting Designer And Programmer
Event |
The Everton Youth Academy Awards Evening Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
2013 |
Technician
Theatre |
Llangollen Pavilion The Royal International Pavilion |
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2013 |
Technician
Music & Singing |
Freelance The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
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2013 |
Freelance Technician
Theatre |
Golau Solutions Golau Solutions |
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2012 |
Lighting Designer And Av Designer
Music & Singing |
Frosty Childrens Concert Liverpool Philharmonic Hall |
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2012 |
Events And Technical
Music & Singing |
Acoustic Live Acoustic Live Events |
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2012 |
Freelance Technical Assistant
Event |
Nine Stories High - WNO MAX Welsh National Opera |
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2011 |
Lighting Designer And Chief Lx
Theatre |
The Caucassian Chalk Circle Liverpool Institute Of Perfoming Arts |
Lipa |
2010 |
Freelance Technician
Event |
Liverpool Acc The Liverpool Echo Arena And Acc |
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2010 |
Event Co Ordinator And Technical Manager
Music & Singing |
The Rhos Summer Sounds Music Festival Rhos Sumer Sounds |
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2008 |
Chief Lx And Programmer
Theatre |
A Chorus Line Liverpool Institute Of Performing Arts |
Lipa |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2011 | Theatre And Performance Technology | Liverpool Institute Of Performing Arts |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Resolume 5
I can use: Resolume 5, Martin Lighting Consoles Post Maxxyx, Chamsys Lighting, Zero 88 Lighting Consoles, Wholehog Three, Etc Eos Range, Avolites Pre Titan, Jands Vista Consoles, Strand Lighting Consoles, Avolites Titan
About me
Having started in Theatre on a voluntary basis at the age of 12 in my local theatre, it is certainly fair to say that a voluntary passion has turned into a full career which I enjoy challenging myself in each and every day. Having studied at a leading University in the arts environment I feel that combined with my knowledge, which I have gained over many years, I am perfectly placed to enjoy the challenge that your role has to offer.I have focused my career on the lighting area of technical theatre whilst still ensuring that I am able to work efficiently and effectively in other disciplines. I have designed a number of lighting designs in various venues from small 200 seater theatres to large 2000 seater auditoriums for nationally important events. I have also developed a range of skills, which allow me to be able to deal with power issues, rigging, various Lighting desks including the Jands Vista T2, The Etc Congo and Ion, The Avolites Tiger and associated desks, The Strand Pallette and 520I, as well as older more manual desks such as the Zero 88 Jester. I am fully versed in the use of modern lighting fixtures including moving heads and led fixtures and have recently begun using audio visual as a tool to enhance a production becoming the first person to integrate Audio visual projection into the famous Christmas concerts at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
I am very aware and able to complete rigging tasks and have worked on a number of complicated projects involving stage builds, truss builds and scenery construction. I have recently constructed a set for a drama, which will be performed next month at The Stiwt theatre, and through both experience and past training I am able to construct and design stage sets with ease.
I am a competent sound technician and have worked on small sound systems all the way to large systems with multiple elements. I am fully verse with both digital and analogue desks and have a full working knowledge of various microphones and audio equipment. I was instrumental in the install and design of a new 60k sound system at the Stiwt theatre in Wrexham and was heavily involved in the design and testing phases of this work.
I have been very fortunate in my career to work on a large number of productions of varying scales which has allowed me develop my abilities to work alone or as part of a large team. I am also, from my role as Operations Manager at the Stiwt Theatre very competent in terms of problem solving and leading a team to complete tasks well. Within this role I have also taken onboard various maintenance tasks and implemented new procedures to make the day to day working in our technical department easier for all involved and more cost effective.
Having worked in Theatre and live events for a large number of years it is clear that my passion for the role is undeniable. I love my job and have always enjoyed the challenge of creating a production, which will inspire, excite and move people when they experience it. Having studied at the Liverpool Institute of performing arts I have been able to receive a very high level of training which has also opened my mind to more possibilities in the theatre which I have since taken advantage of.
In my career I have worked in a variety of stage roles, which include lighting, sound, av, stage management, flying, design and management. This is something I am very proud of as It is a pleasure to work in different disciplines whilst enjoying the role and learning from it at every given opportunity. As my role as Operations manager responsible for a 463-seater regional community arts venue and the technical department within it, I have been given complete responsibility for health and safety, ensuring that risk assessments are developed and maintained whilst also implementing policies, which ensure all staff, and visitors are safe whilst at our venue.
I have always considered myself a good communicator and this is something which has been tested further in my latest role where I must be able to engage with various levels from junior team members to chief executives, board of directors and national arts organisations as well as various production staff and touring crew members.
I have a great attention to detail, which has been developed from working against the clock on numerous occasions and working against the exacting standards of large, high budget productions.
I feel I am a very creative person who has always enjoyed the seemingly constant issue of problem solving and I have always enjoyed this task whilst working under pressure often having worked long hours and in challenging situations. I relish the chance to design a stage and make decisions, which will impact the feeling of the piece no matter what the genre.
As part of my role I have had to work at height on a regular basis. I am fully capable of this and am able to work quickly and safely at height.
I feel I have a number of keys skills, which would be of benefit to this exciting role.
Excellent, proven lighting design and engineering skills working on large and small productions.
A high level of competency within sound design and operation whilst using a number of various desks and equipment
Excellent leadership skills proven from my managerial skills developed at The Stiwt Theatre.
Excellent general technical skills in a variety of departments including rigging, flys, av,sound, lighting , stage management.
A very high level of experience in stage productions and the process of fit ups and get outs associated with these events.
A customer focused approach developed through working with a large number of clients in my freelance work.
A willingness to progress further in my career.
Able to think logically and problem solve often in challenging unknown situations. A passion and love of my job and the industry I work within
A desire to further my professional development
Fluent Welsh Speaker
Please note my Cv and website is the most up to date list of credits. My credits list on Stage Jobs is being updated.
Additional skills:
Training.
STCW Training - Fire Safety and use of extinguishersTallescope TrainingTallescope Rope Rescue System TrainingAdvanced fire fighting, Lifersaft and personal survival, anti piracy andcrowd managment, First Aid - SolasFirst Aid At Work Training - Shropshire County CouncilSt
St Johns Ambulance ( 1 Week) First Aid TrainingFirst Aid At Work - Passport Wales
Child Protection Training - Welsh National Opera And Safe Child Uk
Manual Handling Training - Denbighshire County Council
IPAF Certificate For Scissor Lift Operation - FaceliftMewp Uk Certificate for the use of Scissor Lifts.
Fire Safety Training
Comprehensive Health And Safety Knowlege (Support From Penninsula)Knowledge Of Human Resources Legislation
Safe Working At Heights Training
Finance For Charity Managers - Arts And Business Cymru
Full Uk Driving Licence
Skills And Attributes
Full Understanding Of Current Technical Practices And Products
Fluent Welsh Speaker
Computer Literate With Knowledge of Office Suite, Adobe Design and WebPackages, Autocad
Managerial Experience As Operational Manager At The Stiwt Theatre
Managing A Team Of 14
A Full Understanding Of The Arts Environment As Well As Extensive ExperienceIn Dealing With The Arts Council Of Wales And Various Stakeholders.
Experience Of Working With A Board Of Directors
Lighting Desk Experience - ETC Ion, And Congo Ranges / Strand 520 / Jands Vista / Avoliotes Consoles / Wholehog Consoles And Martin M series Audio Visual Experience - Resolume Arena 4 And 5 Working with multiple projector brandsSound desk experience and extensive use of yamaha digital consoles.
Referees:
Richard Curtis - Technical Manager - Liverpool Philharmonic
Geoff Lunt - Technical Office - Royal Llangollen Pavilion
Grant Wilson - Technical Manager - Theatre Severn
Available on request.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Lighting Designer |
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Job Titles | Electrician, Automation / Flying, Theatre Technician, Producer, Lighting Designer, General Staff, Events Management / Support, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, Stage Manager, Production Assistant (PA) |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |
Highlights
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Daniel Massey (Sound Engineer)
I have worked with Gavin for many years. He is a fantastic lighting designer, programmer and all round technician. Would recommend him to anyone