Audio Operator - "Peter Rowsthorn" - Muster Up - Delungra NSW - Oct 2024
A night of comedy in the bush, by Muster Up Inc, supported by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Was a great night by a comedy legend. I even got to go on stage and help him with a skit... lol and it was great to support initiatives in remote and rural areas! Producers Muster up, Audio Operator - Tim Dennis Muster Up Inc FB Tech Operator & Re-Lighter - “Trash With A Porpoise" - TRASH PUPPETS - VIC Melbourne Tour - Lighting & Audio - Var. Mar and July and Aug
Ran audio, and re-lit the show at each venue. Shows at Laveton/Hobsons Bay (Mar), and Glen Eira Council Theatrette (July/Aug). Several more shows in regional continuing run of shows. "We are on a mission to save our oceans and we need your help! Our fun, new sketch comedy show for children and families is a thrilling journey full of puppetry, clowning, song and of course, plenty of Trash!". Originally developed with funding from Creative Victoria, City Of Port Phillip Cultural Development Fund, and originally presented for La Mama for Kids. An evironmentally friendly show about having fun with reusing common 'trash'. The show is also sometimes accompanied with workshops, where kids attending the show can also make their own puppets as part of the event. Performers: Julia Landberg, Jemima Eva Directed by Jhess Knight, Produced by Jenny Gay - Packed House Productions Trash With A Porpoise Website Stage Manager - "Festival of Surrealism" - 20th Century Fish / Endless Optimism - Mar 2024
Marco Lawrence (CoFounder) aim to provide audiences with a day of celebration of the “unusual, the weird and the bizarre. Our motto for the festival is of the weird, by the weird for the weird,” he said. Mr Marshall(CoFounder) said there is a lot to be expected across the weekend. Events will include a range of different acts, including poetry, musical offerings, comedy, theatrical performances, films, talks, a short opera and avant-garde experimental sound. Festival of Surrealism FB Re-Lighting Operator & Programmer - “Iago" - Late August Productions/Midsummer Festival, Cracked Actors Theatre, Albert Park MELBOURNE - Jan-Feb 2024
I completed all the tech for re-lighting/programming and audio programming for this show, and operated for the entire season. Iago is a modern re-visioning of William Shakespeare’s Othello, through the lens of its central relationship. Through contemporary voice, Elizabethan language, dance, stage combat and scenes of physical intimacy, Iago is a 70-minute investigation of male sexuality and manhood that asks the audience to confront their own ideas of masculinity. Director/Writer: Douglas Hackett, Stage Manager: Greg Scurr, Actors: Gideon Mzembe, Willem Whitfield Midsummer Festival site Late August Productions Company Iago Midsummer CulturalBinge Review Tech Operator & Programmer - “Spunk Daddy" - WYNNUM FRINGE FESTIVAL , Brisbane QLD - Nov/Dec 2023 - Lighting & Audio
I completed all the programming for lighting and audio for this show, and operated for the entire season. Fun little season at the 4th Wynnum Fringe Festival down on the beachside in Brisbane! Fun bunch of shows in the balmy Qld coast! "Darby finds himself as a stranded sea man on his journey of genetic questionnaires, medical screening and psychological evaluations resulting in sticky ethical musings about reproduction." Post this festival, the show is changing it's name from Spunk Daddy to Little Squirt. Production Company - Autonomous Inventions Directed & Dramturg: Casey Gould Actor/Writer: Darby James/Alexander Moffat Tech Operator & Programmer - “Spunk Daddy" - MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL , Butterfly Club, MELBOURNE - Oct 2023 - Lighting & Audio
I completed all the programming for lighting and audio for this show, and operated for the entire season. "Dive into an uproarious comedy cabaret featuring a unique exploration of sperm donation and the complexities it brings. Darby grapples with genetic questionnaires and medical screenings, he confronts life's more viscous questions: Why do we procreate? And who might the resulting offspring become? This one-of-a-kind show is filled with humour, introspection, songs and moments that will leave you in stitches." WINNER: BEST CABARET - MELBOURNE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2023 Production Company - Autonomous Inventions Directed & Dramturg: Casey Gould Actor/Writer: Darby James/Alexander Moffat Tech Operator & Programmer - “Trash With A Porpoise" - TRASH PUPPETS - VIC Melbourne Tour - Lighting & Audio - Sept 2023
I ran the audio for this show, and re-lit the lighting for the touring show. Operated audio and called the LX for the Tour. And did general production management. Gasworks Art Park Theatre, and The Edge @ Federation Square Melbourne VIC. "We are on a mission to save our oceans and we need your help! Our fun, new sketch comedy show for children and families is a thrilling journey full of puppetry, clowning, song and of course, plenty of Trash!" Performers: Julia Landberg, Jemima Eva Directed by Jhess Knight, Produced by Jenny Gay - Packed House Productions Trash With A Porpoise Website Production Manager/Stage Manager - “Supernova Concert" - Charlie Chan - June 2023
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Live Music Lighting - "CD Launch" - The Escalators - 2016
I worked as lighting designer and operator for The Escalators CD launch for "From The Hip", which has gone on to have its lead single (which I did the music video for [see the video section]) reach No.1 on the Triple J Unearthed - Roots Charts in its second week of release. The CD launch was sold out @ The Milton Theatre, and I also videoed the launch, here is the live music video that came from the launch "Get Hip" : www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MIk-G4Ah2g
I worked as lighting designer and operator for The Escalators CD launch for "From The Hip", which has gone on to have its lead single (which I did the music video for [see the video section]) reach No.1 on the Triple J Unearthed - Roots Charts in its second week of release. The CD launch was sold out @ The Milton Theatre, and I also videoed the launch, here is the live music video that came from the launch "Get Hip" : www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MIk-G4Ah2g

Technical Installer - "Paddy Bog Wog" - Lost Paradise Festival 2016
I was the Technical Installer/Production Assistant for Enda Murray with his act for the Lost Paradise Festival in the Children's area. Enda is a Children's interactive performer and singer, we also ran Children's Karaoke, and a Children's Cinema after hours, as part of the Children's Festival.
I managed all the technical aspects of the PA, microphones and audio, as well as projector and screen setup for the Children's Cinema area.
I was the Technical Installer/Production Assistant for Enda Murray with his act for the Lost Paradise Festival in the Children's area. Enda is a Children's interactive performer and singer, we also ran Children's Karaoke, and a Children's Cinema after hours, as part of the Children's Festival.
I managed all the technical aspects of the PA, microphones and audio, as well as projector and screen setup for the Children's Cinema area.

Lighting Tech/Staging - "The Dancers Company Triple Bill" - Australian Ballet - IPAC Wollongong 2015
I worked on the lighting team and staging at IPAC (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) in Wollongong. It was a triple classical bill of SWAN LAKE ACT III / PAQUITA / RIMBOMBO
I worked on the lighting team and staging at IPAC (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) in Wollongong. It was a triple classical bill of SWAN LAKE ACT III / PAQUITA / RIMBOMBO

Workshops & Creative Space Coordinator - "Viva La Gong" - Wollongong City Council Cultural Festival Nov 2015
I worked as Workshops & Creative Space Coordinator for the layout, workshops stalls setup of the festival, and pack down, for Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council. During the day heading up a trouble shooting and OHS team that looked after all of the artists and workshop stalls and general unit manager duties, power needs, on call for emergencies and looking after extra responsibilities that came up during the day. Managed a team of volunteers, and worked with safe set-up and escort of vehicles entering and leaving the park.
I worked as Workshops & Creative Space Coordinator for the layout, workshops stalls setup of the festival, and pack down, for Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council. During the day heading up a trouble shooting and OHS team that looked after all of the artists and workshop stalls and general unit manager duties, power needs, on call for emergencies and looking after extra responsibilities that came up during the day. Managed a team of volunteers, and worked with safe set-up and escort of vehicles entering and leaving the park.

Lighting Tech/Staging - "Country Song" - The Queensland Theatre Company - IPAC Wollongong 2015
I worked on the lighting team and staging at IPAC (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) in Wollongong. the fictionalised re-telling of the story of Jimmy Little.
I worked on the lighting team and staging at IPAC (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) in Wollongong. the fictionalised re-telling of the story of Jimmy Little.

Coordinator/Technical Manager/Installer - "Digital Art Projections" - Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council Mar/Apr 2015
I worked as the Coordinator/Curator/Technical Manager and Installer of this 3 day Digital Art Public Exhibition for Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council. I sent out Expressions of Interests for artists, sorted paperwork and organisation for the Exhibition, was part of the selection Committee Panel, organised technical aspects of the exhibition (7m x 5m Blow Up Screen), large-scale projector. Supervised overall installation, and personally installed all power aspects, cabling, projector and sound system. The Exhibition ended up 11 Digital Artists/Production Groups submitting new works from local areas (8), National areas (2), International (1), and 2 digital artworks selected from previous WCC Cultural events (total 13 works) approx 1hr, which was looped 3 times (3hrs total) on each exhibition night in April 2015.
I worked as the Coordinator/Curator/Technical Manager and Installer of this 3 day Digital Art Public Exhibition for Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council. I sent out Expressions of Interests for artists, sorted paperwork and organisation for the Exhibition, was part of the selection Committee Panel, organised technical aspects of the exhibition (7m x 5m Blow Up Screen), large-scale projector. Supervised overall installation, and personally installed all power aspects, cabling, projector and sound system. The Exhibition ended up 11 Digital Artists/Production Groups submitting new works from local areas (8), National areas (2), International (1), and 2 digital artworks selected from previous WCC Cultural events (total 13 works) approx 1hr, which was looped 3 times (3hrs total) on each exhibition night in April 2015.

Stalls Manager - "Viva La Gong" - Wollongong City Council Cultural Festival Nov 2014
I worked as Stalls Manager for the layout, entire stalls setup of the festival, and pack down, for Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council. During the day heading up a trouble shooting and OHS team that looked after all of the stall holders, food stalls, marketeers and general unit manager duties, power needs, on call for emergencies and looking after extra responsibilities that came up during the day. Managed a team of volunteers, and worked with safe set-up and escort of vehicles entering and leaving the park.
I worked as Stalls Manager for the layout, entire stalls setup of the festival, and pack down, for Cultural Services - Wollongong City Council. During the day heading up a trouble shooting and OHS team that looked after all of the stall holders, food stalls, marketeers and general unit manager duties, power needs, on call for emergencies and looking after extra responsibilities that came up during the day. Managed a team of volunteers, and worked with safe set-up and escort of vehicles entering and leaving the park.

Audio Operator - "The Importance of Being Earnest" - IPAC Wollongong Sep 2014
I worked as Audio Operator at IPAC (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) in Wollongong, for the Touring Show of The Importance Of Being Earnest by the South Australian State Theatre Company, I was also involved with the rigging and staging of the show. Sep 2014
I worked as Audio Operator at IPAC (Illawarra Performing Arts Centre) in Wollongong, for the Touring Show of The Importance Of Being Earnest by the South Australian State Theatre Company, I was also involved with the rigging and staging of the show. Sep 2014
Theatre Play - "The Listies 6D" - Illawarra Performing Arts Centre 2013

I worked as the audio operator alongside the touring shows cue operator. Great kids, tweens and young at heart show, plenty on gross humour, and humour for the adults too. Lots of off script moments in each show to keep the techs on their toes. I controlled all the audio, radio mics, and links to the cue lab computer.

Live Music Lighting - Hoodoo Gurus - Dig It Up Invitational 2012
I worked as Lighting Operator on all the support acts on the festival at the Enmore Theatre Stage, including The Sonics (USA), Red Kross, Died Pretty, The Fleshtones (USA), The Hard Ons,. Unfortunately the Hoodoo Gurus and there secret surprise band (The Sunnyboys) had there own lighting guy... I got to watch though...
I worked as Lighting Operator on all the support acts on the festival at the Enmore Theatre Stage, including The Sonics (USA), Red Kross, Died Pretty, The Fleshtones (USA), The Hard Ons,. Unfortunately the Hoodoo Gurus and there secret surprise band (The Sunnyboys) had there own lighting guy... I got to watch though...
Theatre Play - "The Schelling Point" - Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo, Sydney 2010

I worked as the lighting designer and operator for the majority of the 4 week run 2010. Writer - Ron Elisha, Director - Sarah Goodes, Producer - Jennifer Campbell. Starring: David Callan, Daniel Cordeaux, Jonathan Elsom, Andrew Henry, Jamie McGregor, Marshall Napier and introducing Miss Lauren La Rouge
What happens when two parties are unable to communicate and reach a common ground? What happens when the stakes are so high the future of the world depends on it? All’s fair in love and war, or so they say. But when the players are John F Kennedy, Stanley Kubrick, Tom Schelling, Peter Sellers, Frank Sinatra and a Cuban Missile Crisis, the outcome is anything but expected.
A fun and rewarding production with great reviews and sell out shows
What happens when two parties are unable to communicate and reach a common ground? What happens when the stakes are so high the future of the world depends on it? All’s fair in love and war, or so they say. But when the players are John F Kennedy, Stanley Kubrick, Tom Schelling, Peter Sellers, Frank Sinatra and a Cuban Missile Crisis, the outcome is anything but expected.
A fun and rewarding production with great reviews and sell out shows
Music Festival - "The Sounds Unsound Experimental Music Festival", Sydney 2010

I worked as Lighting technician on the entire festival, working with each artist and the coordinators to create mood with each crazy act.
The Sounds UnSound Festival is a one-day event , focusing on the experimental, improvised, noise, and left-field musical fringe of Sydney and beyond. Curated by local musicians Matthew Syres and Dirk Kruith of from Forenzics, and presented by Cadence Commotions, 10 unique acts will be appearing at the festival. Artists include Japanese noise maestro Defektro, Chippendale improv group The nHOMEas, local circuit-benders Toydeath, audio-visualists Infinite Decimals, bass/drum duo The BZNZZ, Prehistoric Fuckin' Moron(s), Scissor Lock, and more
http://www.myspace.com/thesoundsunsoundfestival
The Sounds UnSound Festival is a one-day event , focusing on the experimental, improvised, noise, and left-field musical fringe of Sydney and beyond. Curated by local musicians Matthew Syres and Dirk Kruith of from Forenzics, and presented by Cadence Commotions, 10 unique acts will be appearing at the festival. Artists include Japanese noise maestro Defektro, Chippendale improv group The nHOMEas, local circuit-benders Toydeath, audio-visualists Infinite Decimals, bass/drum duo The BZNZZ, Prehistoric Fuckin' Moron(s), Scissor Lock, and more
http://www.myspace.com/thesoundsunsoundfestival
Theatre Play - "Colder" - The Stables Theatre, Sydney 2008

I worked on the play as the Lighting Designer and Operator. The play ran for a full season at The Stables Theatre, Kings Cross Sydney, The Griffin Theatre Company in 2008
"Colder, is a powerful exploration of the events surrounding a child and a man gone missing. Colder won the R.E Ross Trust Award and was short-listed for the 2007 Griffin Award. Inspired by the unexplained disappearance of Simon Knight in 2005, Colder is a unique contemporary Sydney story. A young boy is separated from his mother and goes missing in Disneyland. Adrift in the artificial world of giant mice and noisy parades, nobody can account for what happened in the seven frantic hours before he was found. Years later his life seems normal; stable; happy. But something about that day haunts him. Something about that day remains unresolved. And then, he disappears again"
"Colder, is a powerful exploration of the events surrounding a child and a man gone missing. Colder won the R.E Ross Trust Award and was short-listed for the 2007 Griffin Award. Inspired by the unexplained disappearance of Simon Knight in 2005, Colder is a unique contemporary Sydney story. A young boy is separated from his mother and goes missing in Disneyland. Adrift in the artificial world of giant mice and noisy parades, nobody can account for what happened in the seven frantic hours before he was found. Years later his life seems normal; stable; happy. But something about that day haunts him. Something about that day remains unresolved. And then, he disappears again"
Unima World Puppetry Festival - Perth Town Hall, Perth 2008
I worked as the Head Technician Lighting/Audio/Audio Visual Operator on the Transit Stage, Perth Town Hall. I worked with many world class puppetry production houses from all over the world. I took care of all aspect of the performances, which were usually 3-8 groups per day for 12 days. I worked with them for cueing and rehearsals in the afternoons and then performances each evening on a rolling schedule that changed performances each day. Some were taster performances of larger shows others were shows in their own right. Was an amazing gig!
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Theatre Play - "Signal Of The Real" - National Gallery, Canberra 2007

I worked as the tech and lighting/audio visual operator on a play called "Signals Of The Real" which ran in conjunction with the 20 year retrospective of the James Gleeson, one of Australia's Premiere Surrealists. The writer and director of the play is Geoffery Sykes. It was an surreal play with a actor, musician, dancer and a philosopher interacting with projections. It ran as supplemental experience to be seen before you went into the exhibition.
Studio Gimli (Spirited Away etc) Orchestra Performances - Sydney Town Hall, Sydney 2006

I was a live feed camera operator on the performances of the Studio Gimli Orchestra at the Sydney Town Hall in 2006. The session was vision switched to the live projector at the performance, but was also recorded for later use.

Theatre Play - "Political Fiction" - Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney 2006
I worked as the Lighting Designer/Operator on this play. Director - Robina Beard, Writer - Geoffery Sykes, Actors - Kerry Casey, Sarah Doyle, Mark Kay and Karen Cobham
Political Fiction, by Geoffrey Sykes, is a parable of Australia now, in which hope and despair are pitted against each other... with surprising results. A disgruntled member of the government, a young singer and a free thinking staffer in Foreign Affairs. Their journey, through sex, power, intrigue, betrayal and - finally - clear vision, is a graphic exploration of what faces us all in our fallible attempts to relate to the wider world.
I worked as the Lighting Designer/Operator on this play. Director - Robina Beard, Writer - Geoffery Sykes, Actors - Kerry Casey, Sarah Doyle, Mark Kay and Karen Cobham
Political Fiction, by Geoffrey Sykes, is a parable of Australia now, in which hope and despair are pitted against each other... with surprising results. A disgruntled member of the government, a young singer and a free thinking staffer in Foreign Affairs. Their journey, through sex, power, intrigue, betrayal and - finally - clear vision, is a graphic exploration of what faces us all in our fallible attempts to relate to the wider world.
Royal Military Tattoo - Sydney Cricket Ground, 2006

I was one of 12 spotlight operators on the Royal Military Tattoo at the Sydney Cricket ground. Was a massive international show, featuring many bands from around the world.
Stage Manager Villawood Festival of Unity, Villawood 2005

Stage managed the festival and meet many varied and wonderful performers. Pictured the 9Lives Le Parkour Troupe, who have now gone on to much bigger an better things.
Theatre Play - "Cabramatta Story" - Powerhouse Youth Theatre Regional Tour, NSW 2004

I was head tech and bus driver on the Cabramatta Story regional tour, after a successful run in Sydney the theatre play toured regionally in NSW, Australia. From setting up the show completely in country halls to sending lighting plots ahead to the Canberra Youth Theatres tech to preset everything for us. We travelled to Young, Junee, Wagga Wagga, Baltow and Canberra.
The play was written by Khao Do (Young Australian of the Year 2005), and directed by Katrina Douglas.
The play was written by Khao Do (Young Australian of the Year 2005), and directed by Katrina Douglas.

Planet X Channel 10 - X-Trials NSW 2000-01
In 2000 and 2001 I worked with Planet X (Planet X Games, Planet X Channel 10 TV Show, X Mag) and was the production coordinator for all the on the ground X-Trials that occurred in NSW. In 2000 it was 8 events in Sydney(4) and statewide (4 - Grafton, Newcastle, Bathurst and Wollongong). In 2001 it was only 5 events, Sydney (4) and Wollongong. These events' winners in each category (Skateboard, Inline, BMX) won a wild card entry into the X-Games for that year. I conducted all the events on-site; organised support organisations, registration, PA Systems and DJs, Judges and liaison with head office.
In 2000 and 2001 I worked with Planet X (Planet X Games, Planet X Channel 10 TV Show, X Mag) and was the production coordinator for all the on the ground X-Trials that occurred in NSW. In 2000 it was 8 events in Sydney(4) and statewide (4 - Grafton, Newcastle, Bathurst and Wollongong). In 2001 it was only 5 events, Sydney (4) and Wollongong. These events' winners in each category (Skateboard, Inline, BMX) won a wild card entry into the X-Games for that year. I conducted all the events on-site; organised support organisations, registration, PA Systems and DJs, Judges and liaison with head office.
Live Music Lighting - Freelance
I have worked with many bands and venues over the years as lighting operator. Some include Hoodoo Gurus 25th Anniversary Festival, Preshrunk, Swervedriver, Tumbleweed, Heifer, The Sounds Unsound Music Festival, Redsands, Bionic Beat Boy & the $6million Society, Jekyl Switch, Tourettes, The Strange, Defektro, The Tracks, Iron Jack, Tim Ireland. Venues include: The Metro - Sydney, The Enmore Theatre, Bar Broadway, The Annandale, The Gaelic Club, Surry Hills Excelsior, The Bald Faced Stag, The Hopetoune Hotel.
I have also worked crew on most venues in Sydney from ACER ARENA, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Darling Harbour Convention Centre, State Theatre, Hordern Pavillion, Enmore Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, and many smaller techie gigs and corporates.
I have also worked crew on most venues in Sydney from ACER ARENA, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Darling Harbour Convention Centre, State Theatre, Hordern Pavillion, Enmore Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, and many smaller techie gigs and corporates.