Paul Leslie
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document fileABTT Bronze Award Certificate for Theatre Technicians
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document fileABTT Silver Award Certificate for Stage Technicians
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document fileABTT Silver Award Rigging Part1 & 2
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document fileOne day work at heght training
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document fileAutomation for the Entertainment Industry
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document filePaul CV 2018
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2022 |
Deputy Head of Stage and Automation
Theatre |
JERSEY BOYS LONDON TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT/DODGERS |
Trafalgar Theatre London |
2021 |
Head of Flys
Theatre |
Hammersmith apollo AEG |
Eventim Apollo |
2020 |
Senior Technician
Theatre |
Various shows ATG |
Richmond Theatre |
2019 |
Stage Technician
Music & Singing |
Various Opera and Ballet Royal Opera House |
Royal Opera House |
2018 |
Flyman Stage Technician
Theatre |
Consent Rodjer Mitchell / Sonia Friedman Productions |
Harold Pinter Theatre |
2018 |
Flys 2
Theatre |
Miss Saigon Cameron Mackintosh |
Mayflower theatre |
2018 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Beauty and the Beast M Woolman / C.W. Entertainment |
Hawthorn Theatre |
2018 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Loller week (flys) C.W. Entertainment |
Hawthorn Theatre |
2018 |
Stage Technician/Flyman
Theatre |
Various Shows Mayflower Theatre (southampton) |
Mayflower Theatre |
2017 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Billy Elliot M T I Shows UK |
Milton Keynes Theatre |
2017 |
Fulltime Stage Technician (Flys bias)
Theatre |
Milton Keynes Theatre Ambassadors Theatres Ltd |
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2017 |
Head flyman
Theatre |
Dick Whittington Mark Woolman / C W Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theater |
2016 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
LOLLER week CW Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theater |
2016 |
Flys 2
Theatre |
Mary Poppins Cameron Mackintosh/Disney Theatrical Ltd |
Mayflower theatre |
2016 |
tech swing (fly's stage)
Theatre |
Impossible Lloyd Wood / Gavin kaldin Productions |
Mayflower Theater |
2016 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Les Miserable Rare Productions |
Hawthorne Theater |
2016 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Oklahoma Welwyn Thailians |
Hawthorne Theater |
2016 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Fame Rare Productions |
Hawthorne Theater |
2016 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
wizard of oz Splitz Dance |
Hawthorne Theater |
2016 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Cinderella Guy Masterson / C.W. Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theater |
2015 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Guys and Dolls Linda Dyne / Welwyn Thalians |
Hawthorn Theater |
2015 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Loler week (flys) C.W. Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theater |
2015 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Wind in the Willows CW Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theater |
2015 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Sleeping Beauty C.W. Entertainment |
Hawthorne Theatre |
2014 |
Fly Crew
Theatre |
Peter Pan Kings Theatre |
Kings Theatre |
2014 |
Fly Crew
Theatre |
Sleeping Beauty Kings Theatre |
Kings Theatre |
2014 |
Casual Stage Technician
Theatre |
Various Shows The Point Theatre |
The Point Theatre |
2013 |
Head Flyman
Theatre |
Pinoccio The Berry Theatre |
The Berry Theatre |
2013 |
Fly Crew
Theatre |
White Christmas Kings Theatre |
Kings Theatre |
2013 |
Rigger Technical
Theatre |
Various, Events Entertainment HQ |
Various On Tour |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2014 | Automation for the Entertainment Industry | Guildhall School of Music & Drama |
2013 | ABTT Silver Award, Rigging Pt 1 & Pt 2 | Association of British Theatre Technicians / Total Training |
2013 | One day work at height training | Association of British Theatre Technicians / Total Training |
2013 | Silver Award Certificate for Stage Technicians | Association of British Theatre Technicians |
2013 | ABTT Bronze Award Certificate for Stage Technicians | Association of British Theatre Technicians |
1980 | BTEC art & design | Southampton Tech |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
In my role as head flyman at the Hawthorne Theater, I have worked on two in house pantos,with a third coming up, on these productions I get to train up my fly's 2, design and construct trick flown elements, I even create the fly's cue list. With the Stage Manager. I also use my carpentry skills modifying the set and building extra pieces of set.I have overseen the implementation of new safe working practices in the flys department. I am involved with the killer testing and servicing of the counterweight system.
While working as Head Flyman, on the Panto Sleeping Beauty In Welwyn Garden City. Halfway through the second tech rehearsal my flys no2 had a problem with his DBS certificate being sent late, this meant that he had to work as the second follow spot. and the woman who did this was to be my flys no2. So not having done flying before, other than lowering some bars in at Uni. I had to teach her how to fly, as well as the Qs, I had four days of techs left untill preview. having done ASM work she had showsence. After teaching her the fundamentals and the H&S elements she overcame the fear that novice flymen some time have, "dropping in cloths on the actors", by the preview she had the confidence to do the Job and by the end of the run I would happily work with her on any flyfloor.
During the production I got to sort out some special trick pieces for a gag. I was responsible for drawing up the fly plots for the SM, Using the hanging plot estimating the loading of the flown pieces. and writing up loadings charts for the technical manager. As well as show reports. This is a counterweight house with both single and double purchase systems.
The way that I did this job so impressed the production and technical managers I have been offered more work in the role of head flyman. for some upcoming productions, as well as the Loller Testing session later this year.
I can bring to your business the ability to run or crew a fly-floor during productions and Get-ins/outs I bring the experience learned by growing up in a theatrical family, combined with the current H&S working practices/legislation. CDM etc. I have an attention to detail to my work in all areas, I have extensive experience of servicing counterweight equipment double/single purchase systems. as well as hemp flying. I have a large vocabulary of knots and hitches used in our industry. I have worked with wooden, steel and tension wire grids.
I am used to working to tight deadlines and schedules, often under pressure, where I can use my problem solving skills I have a can do approach to my work. I believe in team work, I am a good communicator.
I have a passion for this industry. I am always looking at ways of improving things if appropriate or safe.
I have worked in various stage technical roles, I specialise in Hemp/Counterweight Flying, single & double purchase. Systems.
I have maintained flying equipment as and when needed.
I have also worked on get-outs get-ins, fit-ups and Set Building/Construction and Carpentry.
I am always looking to learn new skills thus broadening my capabilities.
Additional skills:
Out side of the theatre I have Had my own Interior Design Practice, specialising in Commercial Fit-outs and Listed Building Concervation.
Staged Music Events in various venues in the Winchester area.
Co-ordinated art exhibitions at the Town Hall Centre Eastleigh. Organising Alternative/Indie nightclubs.
Set Design and Construction for a photography company. With High Profile Clients.Such as P&O Ferrys, Stannah Stair Lifts. Fabric Manufactors.
Industry awards:
*ABTT Silver Award for Stage Technicians
*ABTT/Total Training Rigging Pt-1 Pt-2
*ABTT/Total Training Work at Height with PPE this included fall arrest and work restraint systems and harnesses
*ABTT In-Service Inspection for Lifting Gear Pt-1 This covered LOLLER inspections the legal requirments and SWLs.
*ABTT In-Service Inspection for Lifting Gear Pt-2 This covered the different flying systems in use
ABTT Stage Structures. This covered stage engineering, suitable loading points on the components of thearte structures and superstructures such as Ibeams and Grids
*ABTT/JUST FX Practical Pyrotechnics
*ABTT Bronze Award Certificate for Theatre Stage Technicians.
*ABTT Manual Handling & Safety Awareness.
*ABTT Access Ecuipment & Mobile Towers. this included Tallescopes and Zarges
*ABTT One day work at height training
Safety Awareness
Referees:
Julian Brooks
Production and Technical Manager
CW Entertainment
Hawthorn Theatre
Campus West
Welwyn Garden City
Herts AL8-6BX
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Tim Slater
Technical Manager
The Point
Leigh Road
Eastleigh
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Mark Hatton
Entertainment HQ, Fareham, Hampshire.
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Others upon request.
Additional information:
I am the third generation to work in the theatre in my family. I was introduced to the job early in my life, working along side my father when at 14 I had private tutor whilst working at the Westminster Theatre as trainee set design construction/Stage Technician (flys).
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Technician |
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Job Titles | Production Support, Set Builder, Carpenter, Rigger, Theatre Technician, Automation / Flying |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | ABTT (UK), BECTU (UK) |