1987 - present:

As a freelancer I have worked in practically all areas of show lighting. Conferences, fashion, trade and award shows, touring, outdoor events, exhibitions, parties and theatre all fall within my range of experience. I am equally at home working on either generic or moving light systems.
I worked extensively in television between 1987 and 1992 at Limehouse Studios, both in the studio and on news gathering and location shoots. Television work includes Have I Got News For You, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Surprise Surprise, The Word and Barrymore. These shows, along with many others, have left me with a good understanding of lighting for video.
In autumn 1990 I was fully trained as a Vari-lite Technician and in 1995 as an Artisan Operator. I have worked frequently in both capacities for their London office and other companies and as a technician for their German and Belgian distributors.
Although I still work happily as a technician on small to medium scale projects, I am currently more keen to concentrate my efforts on Lighting Design and Moving Light Programming, wherever in the Industry that path may lead me next. I have my own copy of the highly versatile WYSICAD software from CAST Lighting, to assist in the visualisation, organisation and presentation of ideas and concepts. I have already put it to good use on the projects shown in the Design Projects Photo Galleries. Additionally I have expanded my programming abilities to include the Avolites Pearl, of which I am a frequent user. I have also done both the AC Lighting and Flying Pig Systems Wholehog 2 training courses and have a small amount of show experience, both with that desk and the Jands Hog. Most recently of all I have been trained by VLPS on the new Vari-lite Virtuoso console.

1984 - 1987:

Beginning as Lighting Warehouse Manager, responsible for the maintenance of all equipment and the preparation of rigs for shows. Additionally responsible for the rigging and operation of some shows, including venues for London Fashion Week and the 1984-85 Faraday Lecture tour. In October 1985 I succeeded the outgoing Lighting Manager, becoming additionally responsible for lighting design, client liaison, crewing and sub-hiring equipment. The company worked mainly on trade and fashion shows, with some conference, exhibition and video projects.

1983 - 1984:

Stage Electrics Showman for The Two Ronnies, follow spot operator for Singin’ In The Rain.
Casual warehouse and show work for Stage & Catwalk

1982 - 1983:

Casual work for TBA Lighting and Stage & Catwalk, with some shows for the latter.
Lighting Designer and Operator for The Cedar Dance Theatre, a small scale touring dance company.