I believe in championing new and fresh Production talent.
I work with and (hopefully) nurture Assistant Production Managers. I'm delighted to offer placement opportunities when possible.
Production Management mentoring and support.
If you are interested in working with me please get in touch.
WHAT I DO
Production Management consultancy: Working with companies to consult on all things Production Management related, including advice on team building, budgeting, schedules and Health and Safety.
Covid19 Compliance Officer: Consulting and preparation of Covid19 Safe Working Practices, Social Distancing/Audience Management Plans and Risk Assessments.
Surgeries: Offering 1-2-1 and group surgeries on Production Management and Production Management support.
Budgeting: Substantial experience of working with budgets of all sizes.
Scheduling: Drafting and managing full production & touring schedules. Ensuring deadlines are met and with the timescale and budget.
Communication: Communicate with venues to ensure smooth rehearsal, technical and performance periods.
Recce & Site visits: Ensure venues are suitable for the performance / event. With the proficiency to envisage how the venue will work and what is needed to realise the design, and performance.
Recruitment: Excellent leadership skills, bringing diverse technical and artist teams together.
Job descriptions: Drafting of job descriptions for production team.
CAD: Trained in Vectorworks to draft ground plans and technical drawings.
Licenses: Application of Temporary Theatre, Section 89, Performance, occasional & child licenses.
Freight: Extensive touring experience, nationally and internationally, inc. freight, carnet and customs paperwork.
Health & Safety: Carry out & record Risk Assessments, write Method Statements, Site & Event manuals.
Transport: Identify and book all production transport.
Please contact me to chat about my current Production Management or consultancy fee’s and weekly/hourly rates.
VENUES & COUNTRIES
I've toured to and have knowledge of but not limited to:
The Traverse, The Tramway, Eden Court, The Lyceum, Platform, The Tron, The Citizens, Lemon Tree, McRobert - Stirling, SECC, Assembly Hall & Roxy, Brighton Theatre Royal, Beacon, Brunton, The Byre, Underbelly, Summerhall, Battersea Arts Centre, The Beacon, The Arcola, Figureteatro, Norway, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh & most Edinburgh venues & church halls
Countries I've toured to:
Argentina, Chile, Russia, France, Italy, China, America, Poland, Belgium, Brazil, Australia, Lebanon, Jordan, Norway.
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
BA Degree Stage Management & Theatre Production, Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh, 1995-1998
IOSH training in Managing Health and Safety – specialising in Theatre Risk Assessments
Emergency First Aid at work - St Andrews Ambulance
Clean driving licence – Ability and experience driving a 7.5tonne truck
Managing Difficult People training course - FST
AWARDS
GRID IRON:
1 Stage Management Association Award for Excellent leadership of Stage Management team - Those Eyes That Mouth - 2003.
6 CATS Awards, 5 Fringe Firsts, 3 Stage Awards, 2 Arts & Business, 3 Herald Angels, 2 Herald Devils, 1 Herald Archangel, 1 Total Theatre, 1 Daily Mail & The Carol Tambor Edinburgh to New York Award.
VANISHING POINT:
3 CATS Awards (Interiors)
IMAGINATE & EDINBURGH INTERATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL:
Best Design, CATS Award (Baba Yaga)
COMPANIES
I have collaborated with and have a good working relationship with:
Pretty Scenic, Big House Events (set builders & carpentry), J & C Joel, Sound Moves Freight Management, Gilmour Transport, Black Light, NL Productions, DM Audio, Black Box, War pro, Blue Parrot, EIF.
I recently stepped down as a Board Director with Independent Arts Projects after 6 years.
I am a Director of ARMS - Arts Resource Management Scotland.
I am a member of the Federation of Scottish Theatre and Bectu.
