Fit Up

• I was part of the fit-up crew responsible for turning the predetermined destinations into theatre spaces. This 2 week period saw hard work, long hours and minimal breaks to ensure we meet our deadline before all other staff were to arrive.

• The things I learnt at this stage have become invaluable to my growth in this industry. While I worked alongside people of different courses at Central, Fringe actually allowed me to become hands on and actually work alongside people of all vocations to get jobs done. I think its safe to say I worked with every single branch of the theatre industry during the fit up weeks.

Head of Stage

•       When I applied to work the Fringe Festival, I was given the role to be the Head of Stage at the largest venue they had; The Grand. This venue was comprised of 750 seats and with days that ranged between 4-7 shows, the turnovers needed to be tight and reliable.

•       Over the month we put up just under 150 shows, the latest show went live 7 minutes after its designated start time.

•       The month taught me a lot about what is like to be part of a tight-knit team of techies, how to approach big jobs and how to work alongside people of all skill ranges.

•       My main responsibility as head of stage was coordinating and leading the set changes between each show change. After my light and sound crews went off to prepare preshow checks, I led a group to get out the previous set and get in the new shows set. Some sets were easy, but other sets meant being on the dot with every transitional movement we did.

•       It realistically was the hardest month of my life, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Next year I hope to apply again and try to be Head of Stage once more. I have made everlasting friendships as of the month and the experience itself is invaluable as I have learnt countless things which I know I would not be able to get taught anywhere else.