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Alan Meggs
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Professional Summary:
An experienced Theatrical Production Manager and Dance Facilitator adept at working
across a wide range of disciplines and managing productions from inception to performance.
Key strengths include: methodically planning and organising productions to ensure they are
delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard; producing risk assessments and
operations manuals to drive efficiency and safety; extensive performance experience in dance
and music which facilitates credibility and aids engagement with, and understanding of,
performers; and a deep knowledge across stage management, crewing, dressing and
automation, enabling rapid identification and eradication of production issues.
Key Expertise:
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Production Management
Stage Management
Direction
Choreography
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Risk Assessments
Performer Management
Score Reading
Budget Management
Career Highlights:
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Kent County Council had conceptualised an evening of performance by school age students
to celebrate the biannual Kent School Games in 2014. Appointed as Production Manager to
oversee all aspects of the production. Produced risk assessment and operations manual;
liaised with schools to set up auditions; sourced and hired technical staff and crew; arranged
delivery and return of equipment; and oversaw operational management of the evening.
Succeeded in delivering a well-received production and have been retained for 2016.
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London Cabaret had planned an evening to raise money for an HIV/AIDS charity. Hired as
Stage Manager/Associate Director to oversee rehearsals and performers. Developed strong
communication channels between Club Manager and Show Director; liaised with Performers
and Agents to manage availability; sourced and fitted costumes; oversaw ‘get in’ and return of
staging, lighting, sound and instruments; and oversaw final performance. Succeeded in
delivering a show that raised the profile of the charity and has been repeated in other venues.
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The Emporium in Brighton was staging its traditional family pantomime. Appointed Company
Stage Manager to oversee all technical aspects of show and provide pastoral care for
Performers. Sourced and hired stage management team; co-managed set building; sourced
and maintained props and pyrotechnics; managed daily set-up of stage for performances;
distributed wages; managed ‘get out’ of set and collation; and oversaw storage of props and
costumes. Succeeded in delivering a season of sell-out performances.
Career History:
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Various Clients
Freelance Stage Manager, Production Manager, Company Manager,
Director, Choreographer and Performer
1984 to present
Manage theatrical productions, from concept to performance, to deliver outstanding
entertainment on time and on budget.
Conceptualise, resource and deliver performances for corporate videos.
Work closely with Directors and Set Designers to interpret set plans and model box,
creating sets exactly as per the Designer’s vision.
Plan and implement placement of stage, lighting, sound and H&S aspects such as
wheelchair access.
Liaise with Set Builders, Scaffolders and lighting and sound resources to ensure on time
delivery of equipment and subsequent collection and return after performance.
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Source and hire technical staff and crew.
Liaise with Performers and Agents to manage availability and plan rehearsal schedules.
Support creative personnel in their artistic choices and source relevant material for
singers and readers.
Source, purchase and make props.
Manage budgets and prepare payroll.
Manage delivery of final performances.
Example Assignments:
 Stage managed Christmas Concert for The Make A Difference Trust (2003 to date). The
concert is a focal point for bringing West End theatre together to celebrate the lives of
colleagues who have died of HIV-related illnesses, and raise funds for charity.
 Hired as Production Manager to troubleshoot organisational issues and provide theatrical
expertise for a gala for Kent County Council and the University of Kent to celebrate the
work of Kent’s Olympic athletes, past, present and future, in 2012.
 Stage managed corporate rebranding event for FSA over four days in 2006, ensuring
actors and set were in the right place at the right time for instructional scenarios and roleplays held in various venues.
 Engaged as Production Manager by Josephine Buchan Production to lead all technical
aspects of the 2007 production ‘I Love You Because’ at the Landor Theatre, Clapham. The
production was named ‘What’s On Stage Best Off West End Musical’ that year.
 Assistant Choreographer for Spanish prime time variety TV show Directo En La Noche,
responsible for managing and rehearsing a company of 10 dancers who performed one set
piece and two backing dances live each week of a six month season.
Earlier Career:
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04/1984 to 02/1985: Dancer, BeauxArtz Dance Company
09/1980 to 01/1984: Dancer, Hot City Dance Company, Europe and Middle East tours
03/1980 to 09/1980: Dancer, Angst Dance Company. London and David Essex tour
Theatre Production Credits Include:
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Midsummer Scene, Dubrovnik, 2014: Choreographer
Cinders, Emporium Brighton, 2013, 2014: Company Stage Manager
Hedgehog’s Home, Tabernacle Theatre, London, 2013: Choreographer
Bash and Screwed, Brighton Rep Theatre, 2013: Production Manager/Stage Manager
Kent Sporting Heroes, University of Kent and KCC: Production Manager
TBA PLC in-house training video for Barclays Bank, 2012: Stage Manager
Disney’s The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre, London, 2005 to 2012: Wardrobe Technician
Gay School Musical, Above the Stag, 2009: Choreographer
The Other Woman, Shepperton and Sunbury Arts Festival, 2007: Director
FSA corporate event, 2006: Stage Manager
The Lunatic Queen, Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, 2005: Movement Director
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast UK tour, 2001 to 2002: Resident Director
The Betrayal of Nora Blake, Jermyn St Theatre, London, 1998: Assistant Director
Summer Holiday UK Tour, 1996 to 1997: Resident Director
Chess the Musical, UK tour, 1995 to 1995: Assistant and Resident Director
Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, 1991 to 1995: ASM, Automation
Operator and Crew Charge Hand
Chess the Musical, UK tour, 1990 to 1991: Swing Dancer and Singer
Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, 1989 to 1990: Stage Crew and
Dep Automation Operator
Time the Musical, Dominion Theatre, London, 1987 to 1988: Swing Dancer
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Broadway Theatre, Lewisham, 1986: Dancer
TV & Video Production Credits Include:
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Directo En La Noche (RTVE, Spain): Assistant Choreographer
Kate Robbins Show (Granada Television): Dancer
BAFTA Awards (Granada Television): Dancer
Cliff Richard – Various: Dancer
Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender: Dancer
Dairy Box Chocolates advertisement: Actor
Spitting Image – Peter and The Wolf (Emmy Award Winner 1994): Actor
Education & Qualifications:
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Trained at the Arts Educational School, Barbican, London
EFAW
ECDL Level 2
Public liability insured
Chaperone licenced
CRB checked
O Levels: Music, English Language, French, Biology, Maths, Social and Economic History
Professional Affiliations & Memberships:
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UNESCO International Dance Council
Dance UK
BECTU Member
Personal Details:
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Location: Brighton, UK
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alanmeggs.com
Recommendations:
“Having employed Alan as Production Manager on several projects for Kent County Council,
including Kent's Sporting Legends and the Kent School Games Cultural Celebration, he proved
to be a highly organised, no nonsense man who was able to keep his sense of humour even in
the midst of chaos. Alan is committed and will get the job done.”
Natalie Harris, Culture and Sports Events Officer, Kent Sport and Physical Activity Service
“Over time I have engaged Alan’s services on several major projects as a stage manager and or
costume supervisor. He has worked with me on events for Philips, the FSA, Barclays and
Samsung. In fact, whenever I am planning such an event Alan is the first person I think of when
preparing the project. He is now an indispensable member of my team and would not only
recommend him to other producers I would say your project will be graced by his presence.”
Steve Devereaux, Freelance Producer
“I had the pleasure of working with Alan for many years, first as a company member of
Beauxartz Dance Company and then also as a freelance dancer in the commercial world, and I
would recommend him highly to anybody considering Alan becoming a part of their team.”
Kevan Allen, Freelance Choreographer