Next Level. Sketch,Hoopla Impro, April 2026

Theatre Tech

Allegra,TRB - 2026

Lainie has built their career across many theatre disciplines over the past 10 years. With experience in Stage, LX, Sound, Wardrobe and Performance - Lainie is flexible and creative while working with all departments.

Bellow is an interactive list of skills Lainie has developed in technical theatre with details of where they have been utilised and developed.

Theatre Royal Brighton

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The Hawth

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Pleasance

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EdFringe

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Chequer Mead

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Theatre Royal Brighton ✳︎ The Hawth ✳︎ Pleasance ✳︎ EdFringe ✳︎ Chequer Mead ✳︎

Click a department to browse skills. Click any skill to see where it was developed and which productions have used it.

Lighting
GrandMA3 programming ⌄
Developed
Formal manufacturer training with Ambersphere Ltd, London (2026).
Used in
Ambersphere training (2026)
MagicQ programming ⌄
Developed
Formal training with ChemSys, Southampton (2026).
Used in
ChemSys training (2026)
ETC Ion Xe operation ⌄
Developed
Hands-on operation at Theatre Royal Brighton.
Used in
Single White Female — Theatre Royal Brighton
Chauvet Obey 4 operation ⌄
Developed
Seven seasons of touring with M&M Theatrical Productions (2018–2023).
Used in
Jack & the Beanstalk ×2Treasure IslandSleeping Beauty ×2The Railway ChildrenOliver Twist
Spotlight operation ⌄
Developed
LED spotlight operation, building own crib sheets and managing time between shows as a freelance technician.
Used in
Snow White — Hawth Theatre (2025)
Lighting for live performance ⌄
Developed
Operating and cueing lighting for sketch and comedy shows in small London venues.
Used in
Next Level Sketch — Hoopla ImprovSketchfest — Hen & Chickens, London
Basic lighting programming ⌄
Developed
Introduced through Production Arts BTEC at Haywards Heath College, building and programming own show files.
Used in
BTEC productions (2013–2015)
Setting lights for productions ⌄
Developed
Focusing and setting lights to suit different companies and styles, including stand-up and theatre.
Used in
Edinburgh Fringe — Pleasance GrandNext Level Sketch
Sound
Yamaha DM7 sound mixing ⌄
Developed
Training on the Yamaha DM7 desk at the Hawth Theatre and with Emma Rice Theatre Company at Theatre Royal Brighton (2026).
Used in
Hawth Theatre trainingTheatre Royal Brighton training
QLab for Mac ⌄
Developed
Self-taught; built and operated complete sound shows from scratch for live performances.
Used in
Next Level Sketch — Hoopla ImprovSketchfest — Hen & Chickens
Microphone setup & placement ⌄
Developed
Music Performance BTEC (mic fundamentals) and applied across venues including the Pleasance Grand and Theatre Royal Brighton.
Used in
Edinburgh Fringe — Pleasance GrandNext Level SketchBTEC productions
Sound operation for live performance ⌄
Developed
Cueing and operating sound for sketch and comedy shows, managing playlists, effects, and live mixing.
Used in
Next Level Sketch — Hoopla ImprovSketchfest — Hen & Chickens
Houdini & COGs (show control) ⌄
Developed
Learned on the job to operate immersive sound effects and room control software.
Used in
Hounds Immersive Escape Rooms, Crawley (2025)
Basic music mixing & AV production ⌄
Developed
Production Arts and Music Performance BTECs at Haywards Heath College, including creating a music video combining sound and image.
Used in
BTEC productions (2013–2015)
Stage management
Calling shows from the book ⌄
Developed
Trained at Arts University Bournemouth and applied in professional competition and live performance contexts.
Used in
Much Ado About Nothing — Disaster Class (2024)The Visit — AUB (2017)Next Level Sketch (2026)
ASM duties ⌄
Developed
Across university, fringe, and professional venue contexts — sweeping stage, mic handoffs, set moves, pre- and post-show organisation.
Used in
Edinburgh Fringe — Pleasance Grand (2025)Theatre Royal Brighton (2024–26)Snow White — Hawth (2025)The Visit — AUB (2017)
Running an ASM team ⌄
Developed
Led a team of ASMs as SM on a 20-person cast production at AUB.
Used in
The Visit — Arts University Bournemouth (2017)
Props management ⌄
Developed
Sourcing, tracking, making, and maintaining props across multiple productions, including bespoke items.
Used in
Much Ado About Nothing — Disaster ClassThe Visit — AUBM&M Theatrical Productions tour
Production reports ⌄
Developed
Writing daily, sales, and breakage reports, and liaising with production offices and venue staff, developed over seven touring seasons.
Used in
M&M Theatrical Productions (2018–2023)Hounds Immersive (2025)
Get-ins & get-outs ⌄
Developed
Regular get-in and get-out work as casual stage technician, including large touring productions at a receiving house.
Used in
Theatre Royal Brighton (2024–26)Edinburgh Fringe — Pleasance Grand (2025)
Walkie-talkie communication ⌄
Developed
Used to liaise across departments, with security and line management in large-scale venue and outdoor festival environments.
Used in
Edinburgh Fringe — Pleasance GrandTully's Farm ShocktoberfestHounds Immersive
Set & props
Set design ⌄
Developed
Designed the full set for a competition production, working within budget and transport constraints.
Used in
Much Ado About Nothing — Disaster Class (2024)
Set construction ⌄
Developed
Building set pieces from found and recycled materials — introduced through Production Arts BTEC and applied in professional contexts.
Used in
Much Ado About Nothing — Disaster ClassBTEC productions (2013–15)Edinburgh Fringe (rostra build)
Scenic painting ⌄
Developed
Painting surfaces to look like wood and other materials; trompe l'oeil techniques learned through BTEC and applied in production.
Used in
BTEC productions (2013–15)Much Ado About Nothing (2024)
Fireproofing ⌄
Developed
Applied fireproofing treatment to set for a theatre competition with strict safety requirements.
Used in
Much Ado About Nothing — Disaster Class (2024)
Props making ⌄
Developed
Making props from recycled and found materials; bespoke construction including fake cigarettes, letters, and theatrical items.
Used in
Much Ado About Nothing — Disaster ClassBTEC productions (2013–15)
Carpentry & hand tools ⌄
Developed
Learned through Production Arts BTEC and applied across construction and get-in work. Tools include drill, ratchet, adjustable spanners, podgers, and spirit levels.
Used in
BTEC productionsEdinburgh Fringe buildMuch Ado set construction
Wardrobe & costume
Dresser track management ⌄
Developed
Running a full dresser track in professional touring West End-style musicals, including quick-change coordination.
Used in
Ghost the Musical (2025)K-Pop All Stars — Hawth (2026)
Wardrobe maintenance ⌄
Developed
Steaming (spinner/hotbox), pressing, handwashing delicate fabrics, running repairs, and identifying fabric care requirements.
Used in
Ghost the Musical2:22 A Ghost StoryThe Buddy Holly StoryM&M Theatrical tour (7 seasons)
Dressmaking & pattern cutting ⌄
Developed
Independent commission-based practice making garments from scratch, including bridal wear and special occasion pieces. Formally grounded in GCSE Textiles.
Used in
Independent alterations businessBespoke wedding dress1920s princess coat from vintage pattern
Garment alteration ⌄
Developed
Client-facing alteration work across a wide range of garments and occasions.
Used in
Prom dressesBridesmaidsFormal wearEveryday tailoring
Fabric knowledge ⌄
Developed
Identifying and caring for a wide range of fabric types — from delicate silks to heavy wools — through GCSE Textiles, independent making, and professional wardrobe work.
Used in
Professional wardrobe creditsIndependent dressmakingVintage wool coat project
Theatrical makeup ⌄
Developed
Self-taught from college onwards, with extensive practical application in immersive performance including full face paint and coloured contact lenses.
Used in
Tully's Farm Shocktoberfest (2023–25)Lapland UK (2024)Hounds Immersive (2025)
Rigging & flys
Hemp house flying (in training) ⌄
Developed
Currently in training working in the hemp house at Theatre Royal Brighton — one of the few remaining hemp fly towers in the UK.
Used in
Theatre Royal Brighton (2025–26)
Knot tying ⌄
Developed
Practical knot tying as part of hemp house training at Theatre Royal Brighton.
Used in
Theatre Royal Brighton (2025–26)
Basic rigging & rig assistance ⌄
Developed
Introduced through Production Arts BTEC, including rigging lanterns and basic overhead work.
Used in
BTEC productions (2013–15)Edinburgh Fringe — Pleasance Grand (2025)

Theatre Skills

2018-2026

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“Lainie is a hard worker, fast learner and a joy to work with. in my time working with them, they were tasked with difficult and new work under time pressure and always delivered with a smile!”

Iain Cunningham, Pleasance Grand Venue Lead, 2025