Andy Ransby Email & Phone Number

Southbank Centre, LondonSenior Technician, Production Department.2011 - 2020A continuation of my technician role, but advancing to take on more responsibilities, my new position involved being more client facing, liaising with other departments at an earlier stage, and working closely with artists and Production Management at the planning stage. I also would take on the management role, when schedule limitations meant no Production Manager or Technical Supervisor was available. I did this on many occasions, including, several Meltdown Festival gigs,and other festivals, such as Alchemy, The Baftas, Peaches, The BBC Concert Orchestra, comedy shows, corporate events, art installations, dance shows, and theatrical builds. I also was Rigging Supervisor to visiting shows who provided their own riggers, checking their work and signing it off. I also added camera work. These included graduations, multimedia events, comedy and literature events. My best camera experiences came whilst being Hillary Clinton’s cameraman for her book launch in the Royal Festival Hall (RFH), Sandi Toksvig, and on an arty “Word-Poker”, game in the Blue room.Helped advise and install the refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth Hall (QEH). Operated the in-house automations in the RFH and QEH, such as the movable stage and over-head lighting bridges, PA points and sound baffles. Was a trouble-shooter and problem solver with regards to this aspect.Shadowed Production Managers to learn and support.Technician, Production Department.2007 - 2011 Head-rigger. Art installations. Rigged all the chain-hoists, built all the truss (suspended and ground-support). Installed catenaries, hung projectors and large projector screens.Built and installed flying systems for both set and performers.Rigged lights, hung PA, built set, built stages, did carpentry, hung masking, set orchestras, did live show moves, on both Orchestras and theatrical type shows. Rescue at height, PPE and LOLER equipment inspections.

London, England, United Kingdom

Worked in many venues, and many countries. Did everything, film, TV, theatre, corporate events, art installations, and specialist shop displays.Automation on theatre shows, corporate events, and TV.Metal fabrication, including welding, drilling, and cutting, (some of my shivs and pulleys, are probably still in the grids of most West End theatres). I also used to drive the kit to jobs in various vans and trucks, and hold a clean driver’s licence.Memorable jobs include, Euro Disney Park 2 install, made the flying frame and put some of the James Bond vehicles into the Science Museum, Flew a formula one car in the Royal Albert Hall, Selfridges displays and Christmas Lights, Automation on Notre Dame Paris at the Dominion, put the statue of Freddie Mercury on the front of the Dominion Theatre, TV shows like Sports Personality of the Year and at BBC TV Centre such as Children in Need, ITV Studios, such as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Take Away, Theatre installs such as Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, and Lord of the Rings. I also worked in venues, such as the NEC, Earl’s Court Arena, and Wembley Conference Centre.