My Story
My name is Ollie, I am a Stage Manager. I have always had a love for theatre, but it wasn't until 2019 that I started my backstage journey. Studying Technical Theatre at Chichester College, West Sussex, I discovered that what I had started as a stop gap course, while I considered different university courses, had quietly become what I really wanted to pursue. It was the behind the scenes elements that really grabbed me. Creating art through theatre became something that I craved, a feeling reinforced when the pandemic abruptly stopped me from being able to do it.
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Getting the opportunity to be able to followspot at the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre's 2020 production of Pinocchio was a dream come true for me. It really put into perspective for me what it means to help bring a story to life in front of the eyes of hundreds of people. In 2022 I was accepted at The Guildford School of Acting where I developed my skills and strengthened my love for the theatre. I specialised in Stage Management, but have enjoyed opportunities to take up show roles and professional work in LX Programming and operating.
Testimonials
I worked with Ollie on a production of Jane Eyre. He was my stage manager but he was much more than this. Extremely helpful, thoughtful and hard working. He went above and beyond to help all areas of the production and always came in happy and considerate to his team members.
I'd highly recommend having him on any team.
Mel Beadel-micah
Production Supervisor (Jane Eyre, GSA)
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Ollie is a consumate professional, deeply committed to the success of any production he works on, but never at the expense of sustainable working practice. He's a proper team player that looks after your show and those making it, as well as being a strong problem solver to boot.
David Lewington
Composer and Sound Designer (Pericles and The Love of the Nightingale, GSA)
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Awards and Qualifications
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ABTT Bronze (with Merit)
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Fire Awareness Training (Via F.I.R.E Limited)
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Full UK Driving Licence
Contact
If you would like to get in touch, please contact me via email or my socials
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