Meryl Hespel
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document fileMeryl Hespel CV
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Truss Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Holiday on Ice Stage Entertainment |
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2014 |
Followspot operator, stage pyrotechnics, stage hand, stage LX, dresser
Theatre |
Various shows Newcastle Theatre Royal |
Newcastle Theatre Royal |
2014 |
Technical interpreter
Theatre |
Boxe Boxe Compagnie Kafig |
Milton Keynes, Newcastle |
2013 |
Chief Pyrotechnician
Event |
Salamander Community festival |
Redcar |
2013 |
Merch/TM
Theatre |
Tours Tours |
Europe |
2012 |
Box Office Assistant
Theatre |
Live AMG |
O2 Academy |
2009 |
Office employee, merch manager
Theatre |
Record Label Memphis Industries |
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2008 |
Lighting operator
Music & Singing |
In-house Le Grand Mix |
Tourcoing, France |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2014 | Stagemaker Motor Course | Hoist UK |
2014 | IPAF 3a 3b | IPAF |
2013 | Stage Pyrotechnics Awareness | Just FX |
2013 | Work at Height | North East Rescue |
2008 | Live Music and Touring Production | Newcastle College |
2007 | HND Sound | Lycee Cesar Baggio, France |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
PRESENT# Merch/TM (assistant)/Prod (assistant) available for tours
# Crew (electrician, followspot operator, props, wardrobe) at Theatre Royal, Newcastle
# Stage Pyrotechnics
PAST
* Box Office staff at O2 Academy Newcastle
* Merch/Tour manager at Memphis Industries, London
* Crew & Lighting designer at Newcastle O2 Academy
* Event Cover at Metro Arena, Newcastle
Referees:
Nathan Reynard - Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Steve White - Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Mike McClure - ex O2 Academy Newcastle
Music professional:
Worked as lighting desk operator, followspot operator, stage LX, stage pyro, mainly in theatre.
Also worked for a London-based record label as office assistant, tour and merch manager.
Studied sound, lighting and ground rigging between removed - originally to work in a recording studio.
Additional skills:
Work at height
IPAF 1a, 3a, 3b
Stage pyrotechnics awareness
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Pyrotechnician |
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Job Titles | Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Production Assistant (PA), Wardrobe / Wardrobe Support, Props Assistant / Support, Set Dresser, Lighting Tech / Operator, Merchandising, Chaperone / Driver, General Staff, Theatre Technician |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Work Permits | EU |