John Robinson
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My Contact Number:
01724 735349
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2018 |
Centre Manager
Theatre |
Trinity Arts Centre Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough |
Trinity Arts Centre |
2017 |
Technician, Stage & Duty Manager
Theatre |
Drama, musicals, bands, children's theatre, comedy, lectures, etc Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough |
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2016 |
Sound Designer and Sound/Lighting Operator
Theatre |
The Hobbit Joe Sumsion / The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster |
Williamson Park, Lancaster |
2016 |
Sound
Theatre |
Showstoppers Hannah Jackson / Bedazzled Musical Theatre Company |
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2016 |
Casual Sound Technician & Assistant Lighting Technician
Theatre |
Various - drama, musicals, folk music, bands, children's theatre, comedy, lectures etc Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough |
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2015 |
Sound & Lighting Operator
Theatre |
Oliver Twist Joe Sumsion / The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster |
Williamson Park, Lancaster |
2015 |
Followspot Operator
Theatre |
Dick Whittington (Evolution Pantomimes) Swan Lake (Moscow City Ballet) Sheffield Theatres |
Lyceum, Sheffield |
2014 |
Technical Stage Manager
Theatre |
Collector of Tears Jackie Fielding / gobscure |
National Tour |
2014 |
Sound & Lighting Operator
Theatre |
Hansel & Gretel Joe Sumsion / The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster |
Williamson Park, Lancaster |
2014 |
Casual Technician
Theatre |
Mount Saint Mary's College production of 'West Side Story' The Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield |
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2013 |
Company & Technical Stage Manager
Theatre |
Cissie and Ada: An Hysterical Rectomy John-Jackson Almond / Cutting the Strings |
National tour |
2013 |
Sound Operator
Theatre |
Robin Hood Joe Sumsion / The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster |
Williamson Park, Lancaster |
2013 |
Stage Manager
Event |
2.8 Hours Later Sling Shot |
Nottingham City Centre |
2013 |
Assistant Producer
Film |
Local News Item Winterton Community TV |
Winterton, North Lincolnshire |
2013 |
Assistant Lighting Technician & Lighting Operator
Theatre |
Aladdin Worksop Light Operatic Society |
The Regal Worksop (Soundwave Arts Centre) |
2013 |
Projectionist
Film |
Rural Touring Cinema Centre Screen West Lindsey |
Glentworth Village Hall |
2012 |
Career break
Event |
Career break Family health issues |
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2008 |
Sound Engineer, stage manager, artist manager and publicist
Theatre |
Julie Ellison in Concert Julie Ellison / Acoustyistics |
126 date national tour |
2007 |
Sound Engineer, stage manager, artist manager and publicist
Theatre |
Julie Ellison Borders Stores Tour in association with 'Acoustic' magazine Julie Ellison / Acoustic magazine |
14 date national tour |
2006 |
Sound Engineer, stage manager, artist manager and publicist
Theatre |
Julie Ellison's Pub Crawl tour Julie Ellison / Acoustyistics |
89 date national tour |
2005 |
Sound Engineer, stage manager and publicist
Theatre |
Julie Ellison & Eddie Baird (Amazing Blondel) In Concert Julie Ellison / Acoustyistics |
Two concerts in Barnsley & Leeds |
2005 |
Sound Engineer
Theatre |
The Mermaid Julie Ellison / Andy Manson Guitars |
Exeter Pheonix Arts Centre |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2016 | QA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work | Lives |
2016 | Fire Warden | Lindum Fire Services |
2016 | Introduction to the Element | ETC |
2015 | Bronze Award | ABTT |
2014 | Sessions on DMX/DALI, DMX/RDM, Lighting Design, Live Sound, and RF | PLASA Focus Professional Development Programme |
2013 | DiGiCo SD Series | DiGiCo |
2013 | Sessions by Jon Burton (FOH Sound Engineer for The Prodigy & Bombay Bicycle Club), Gareth Fry (soundscape designer for 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony) and Steve Jones (d&b audiotechnik) | PLASA Focus Professional Development Programme |
2010 | “Mic to Master”, covering recording, production and mastering with George Shilling (Blur, Texas, Mike Oldfield, Boy George, James Brown) and Mandy Parnell Grammy & Tech award nominee (Björk, Badly Drawn Boy, Prodigy) | Leeds Metropolitan University (in association with Prism Sound, Audient, ATC and DPA) |
2004 | Music production, recording and artist management. NOCN Level 3 Diploma | Red Tape Studios, Sheffield |
1985 | PhD, thesis on human-computer interaction in safety related systems | University of Bradford |
1981 | BSc Computer Science, 2:1 Hons | Teesside Polytechnic |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
I am an independent professional with a broad range of business, technical and creative experience, encompassing theatre, cinema, music, conference, and outdoor events.Since 2003, I have successfully delivered on a variety of contracts, working as a company manager, tour manager, technical stage manager, sound engineer, theatre technician and theatre manager.
I have extensive touring experience, taking in a diverse range of venues including outdoor festivals and outdoor theatre, arts centres, village halls (including Arts Council Rural Touring scheme), pubs, and major provincial theatres.
I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a successful track record of leading and contributing to technical, creative and business teams working in a wide range of demanding environments.
Additional skills:
I have a full, clean driving licence, including Cat C1 and C1E (up to 7.5t and trailer) and Cat D1 and D1E (minibus and trailer).
I have many years experience driving light vans (up to LWB Transit) for personal use and professional use on national tours.
Industry awards:
ABTT Bronze Award, UK Theatre Award for Best Show For Children And Young People
Referees:
Available on request.
Additional information:
I am educated to post graduate degree level, and have a strong commitment to ongoing personal development.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Technical Stage Manager |
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Job Titles | Producer, Stage Manager, Production Manager, Production Support, Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Designer, Lighting Tech / Operator, Creative Director, Marketing / PR, Events Management / Support, Sales, General Staff, Theatre Technician |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | ABTT (UK) |
Highlights
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Catherine Farish (Deputy Stage Manager)
John is very hard working and a great team player! He was extremely easy to work with and great company on such a long run!