Andy Brigden Email & Phone Number

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Ground up conceptualisation and development of FoUND: Festival of the (Un)Dead - a Halloween inspired festival for ChristchurchProducer of 'Thrill the World Christchurch' as part of annual global synchronised dance eventSpearheading fundraising and marketing initiatives for local arts organisations Facilitating professional development opportunities for artistsCollaborative theatre-making with Zen Zen Zo NZ/Liminal Casting Hawke' Bay talent for local producers of TVCsContracting as an actor/performer for stage and screen productionsContracting as producer, arts manager and venue management professional

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Manager for CMNZ concerts touring to Hawke's Bay. Event planning, artist liaison, onsite event management and post event reporting.

Hastings, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Welcoming patrons into the Gallery, ensuring the safety and well being of the public and the art works. Providing arts administration, educational and marketing support to core Gallery team as needed.

Hastings, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Front of House Manager for arts and corporate events in the theatre and conference spaces at Toitoi. Managing and training the front of house team. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patrons. Onsite event management and promotor/artist liaison.

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Enabling the Hawke's Bay community to participate in the 2023 Census following the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Waipawa, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Sleepover support-worker for my tetraplegic father in his own home. Gained Level 2 in Health and Wellbeing

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Contracted to deliver Young & Hungry's 2020 national tour into secondary school and manage Ambassadors Programme (contract terminated early due to Covid 19 - tour cancellation)

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Contracted to programme and produce local and touring productions, and develop new creative initiatives including a pilot for a Company in Residence programme to support emerging to mid-career artists

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Fostered relationships with local and national performing artists. Managed and facilitated corporate sponsorship to develop Isaac Theatre Royal's 'Gloucester Room' as home for incubation of new work and platform for performance.Coordinated promotion of city-wide festival of events for inaugural New Zealand Theatre Month.

Christchurch City, Canterbury, New Zealand

Developed new business initiatives and marketing opportunities in performing arts and corporate sectors including sponsorship management. Set up new operational systems following venue rebuild.

Hastings District, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Auditioned and trained company members aged 15 - 19 in acting, theatre-making and stage craftDirected and produced award-winning productionsFacilitated development opportunities with other theatre industry professionals

Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Developed start-up business in wedding planning, bridal consultation, event design and managementCreated 'Hawke's Bay Weddings' directory and planning website for regionContracted to develop 'Mangapapa Wedding Affair' - regional wedding expo at Mangapapa Petit HotelContracted to GamePlan Events for event management and ticketing at CHB Municipal Theatre

Havelock North, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Overnight boarding supervision of girls age 11-18 years. Reliever for the Director of Boarding and Weekend Boarding Manager.

Havelock North, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Director of Performing Arts - Leading team through strategic planning and development of a new phase for performing arts.

Hastings District, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

End-to-end event coordination of all arts events including marketing and promotions; promoter and artist liaison and on-site managementResponsible for all H&S and hospitality training of the Front of House team, including development and implementation of training manuals

Napier, Hawke’S Bay, New Zealand

Delivering a specialist programme of Drama, Dance, Music and Extension English to Year 7 and 8 students (maternity cover).

Hertford, England, United Kingdom

Teacher of Drama and Theatre Arts from Year 7 to 13 (A Level and IB - International Baccalaureate) with English (Yr 8) at one the of UK's most reputable HMC co-educational boarding schools - Haileybury College.

London Area, United Kingdom

Facilitating drama and creative arts with The Baked Bean Theatre Company/Act Too - a professional theatre company of learning and physically disabled actors

Professional Development Course, Presenting And Programming

8 online sessions and 2 in-person days in Auckland in March (PANNZ) and Cairns in August (APAX). A programme designed for upskilling.

Certificate, Nzc In Entertainment & Event Operations (L3)

Certificate, License Controller Qualification (Lcq)

Certificate, Venue Management

2 intensive weeks of study exploring all areas of venue management with a cohort of venue professionals from across Australia, New Zealand.

Certifcate, Stage Management

2 weeks intensive summer school

Postgraduate Degree, Pgce Secondary Education - Drama

P.G.C.E in Secondary Drama- Rolle School of Education, University of Plymouth, UK

National Certificate In Film And Television Nz, Introduction To Television Production

64 Credits NCFT NZ - 4 months intensive training

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba Honours, Performance Writing And Visual Performance, 2:1

Studied at Dartington College of Arts (degree awarded by University of Plymouth) at Dartington Hall Estate, UK. This specialist performing.