Luke A Sockell Email & Phone Number

Scotland, United Kingdom

Providing Effective Leadership, Mentoring and Training Development as well as ensuring the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the our Production Teams & Freelancers is maintained as per Company Policy.Scheduling Personnel & Monitoring Warehouse Activity, liaising with our Head of Ops and Warehouse Team to ensure smooth operations from Quoting to Delivery of our Events & Dry Hires.Working alongside other Event & Production Managers to ensure streamlined communication between the Creative & Production Stages: Design - Planning - Budgeting - Site Build & Break - Event Delivery

Scotland, United Kingdom

Production Services for various Events & Firework Displays in Scotland.Technical Management for;- Wondrous Woods, an immersive Magical Illuminated Trail at Gosford House, Longniddry - 2023- Starry Nights, an immersive Illuminated Christmas Experience at Dean Castle, Kilmarnock - 2023

Ayrshire, Scotland

e: info@luketechnical.cominstagram: @luketechnicalproTechnical Management, Project Management & Production ServicesWith a demonstrated history and experience in Technical Management, Project Management & Production Services, leading diverse teams across a wide variety of disciplines - a career spanning over 14 years with various companies delivering Circus to Cabaret, Theatre to Concerts, International Touring, Site Specific Live Events, Corporate Events, Firework Displays and work in the Maritime Industry with Disney & Virgin Voyages.

Scotland, United Kingdom

Technical Production Services for TV, Theatre & Events in Scotland

Worldwide

Worldwide

I was Senior Technician of the Walt Disney Theatre (WDT) for Disney Cruise Line.Various contracts aboard all 4 vessels between 2015 - 2021.Overseeing the entire Technical Operation, Leadership, Show Running and Maintenance of the Theatre, a state of the art 1000 capacity venue (Magic & Wonder) or 1400 capacity venue (Dream & Fantasy).Providing Effective Leadership, Mentoring and Trainings for the WDT Technical Team as well as ensuring the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the entire Performing Company and Technicians is maintained as per Company Policy. Overseeing disciplines in Automation, Rigging, Performer Flying, Outdoor Stunts, Audio, Lighting, Video, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, Special FX, Scenic Artistry and Props.

Uk Touring Production

Uk Touring Production

Technical Stage Manager for Hairspray the Musical during the rehearsal and technical rehearsal stages of the production. Toured for the first 3 venues.

Uk & Ireland Touring Production

'Calamity Jane' The Musical toured across the UK & Ireland between January - August 2015

Uk Touring Production

Technical Management and Re-Lighting services at various UK sites for The Lady Boys of Bangkok UK Tented Tour.- Overseeing the Build & Rigging of the overhead grid for Lighting, Sound & Staging.- Site Power for Box Office, Bars and Thai Restaurant as well an Accommodation site.Duties include Power & Generation Distribution, Rigging, Relighting, Site Electrics, Health & Safety, Production Maintenance and Performance Operation.www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk

Pitlochry, Scotland

Technical Stage support during the Summer season.

International Touring Production

Sourcing the production resources and assisting the Artistic Director throughout the rehearsal period, Producing the book and liaising with all departments to ensure the smooth operation of prop sourcing, costume fitting, set construction, technical support as well as maintaining a safe working environment for all cast & creatives. On tour, driving the tour vehicle, maintaining costume, set and props. liaising with venues regarding technical setup, overseeing all get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs. Operating sound & lighting during the show.The show - The Boy Who Cried Wolf is an inspirational, educational masterpiece written by Mike Kenny for children aged 3+, touring the UK & Ireland until January 2014, then performing as part of KidsFest in both Hong Kong & Singapore until March 2014.

Prestwick, Scotland, United Kingdom

Freelance Production Technician for various Scottish Events and Corporate Events.

Woodbridge & Frinton On Sea

Rep production of Nigel Molesworth's 'Down with Skool' The first ever live stage production of the popular book and radio show.Produced the book and liaised with all departments to ensure the smooth operation of prop sourcing, costume fitting, set construction, technical support as well as maintaining a safe working environment for all cast & creatives during rehearsals and the performance week at the theatre.I also designed the sound and lighting for this small production.

Uk & Ireland Tour

Assisted the Chief LX with all Get-Ins, Rigging, Programming, Patching and Get-Outs as well as operating the show in several venues around the UK.Toured with an ETC Gio controlling a rig consisting of generic pars and profiles, Martin, Varilite and ETC intelligent fixtures and several LED Pars and ground row.Also covered the Sound No2 plot, duties included Radio Mic checks, battery changeover, radio clearance and checks throughout the show.

Worldwide

Working onboard the M/S Marina taking care of all technical setups for conference, corporate and production events as well as maintaining all Audio, Lighting and AV equipment.I also done some basic Lighting Design for the 4 piece band onboard.

Uk Touring Production

Technical Management and Re-Lighting services at various UK sites for The Lady Boys of Bangkok UK Tented Tour.- Overseeing the Build & Rigging of the overhead grid for Lighting, Sound & Staging.- Site Power for Box Office, Bars and Thai Restaurant as well an Accommodation site.Duties include Power & Generation Distribution, Rigging, Relighting, Site Electrics, Health & Safety, Production Maintenance and Performance Operation.www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk

Uk & Ireland Touring Production

Chief Electrician & Re-Lighter for the European Premiere Tour of The Chinese State CircusOversaw the Get-In, Re-Light, Show Operation & Get-Out of the complex Lighting Rig.I relit the show in over 100 venues across the UK over 5 months.

Uk Touring Production

Started as Technical Assistant for the UK Tour and was promoted after 4 months on the job.As Production Manager & Re-Lighter, I oversaw the Pre-Production liaison with venues across the UK, produced and distributed Technical Riders and Risk Assessments, dealt with Equipment Rentals, Logistics and Scheduling. Also oversaw all Get-Ins, Fit-Ups, Re-Lights and Get-Outs for all dates.Was also part of the first ever team to take the production out of the UK to Dublin where we performed at The Helix Arena.

Fenwick, Ayrshire

Audio, Lighting and Staging setup for various outdoor site specific and indoor events. Mobile Staging setup experience.

Ayr, Ayrshire

Sound, Lighting and Staging on various indoor and outdoor site specific live events.