Sophie Gitsham

About the Candidate

Throughout my technical theatre degree, I participated in various different positions in different departments on student shows. I graduated in 2023 with first class honours. Since graduating, I have been Technical Stage Manager on touring circus show call the Mad Hatter’s Circus where is installed and operated sound, video and effects including pyro in 7 different venues a week throughout the summer and October. In September I was the AV Technician for Holiday Village Lanzarote, operating sound and lights for the in house evening entertainment and local acts. At Christmas, I was ASM on Mother Goose at Derby Arena, making and buying props and completing a show track. This year I have been Sound Number 2 on musical season at Bird College, helping set up microphones and soundproofing for the band and setting up and monitoring the microphones for the actors.