Matthew Smith
Biography
I am a theatre lighting technician, EOS programmer, and lighting designer based in Wrexham, North Wales. I am currently in the final year of study of BA(Hons) in Lighting Design at Rose Bruford College in Sidcup, where I've had the privilege working on a range of shows as designer and programmer, including dance performances, actor-musician productions, and devised productions. I am willing to travel and have a car available.
My journey into the world of lighting began in 2013 with BTEC Level 2 Technical Theatre studies at Coleg Cambria, Wrexham. This was followed by a BTEC Level 3 in 2016 and a year-long joint technical apprenticeship with the Wales Millennium Centre, Theatr Clwyd and Cardiff & Vale College in October 2017. Building on the experience gained, I worked as a casual with a lighting bias at Theatr Clwyd from 2018 to 2020 before deciding to pursue further education at Rose Bruford College in 2021.
Previous productions
In repertoire
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Theatre |
Studio Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Designer |
Director: David Zoob |
Previous productions
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative Team | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning The Line | Theatre |
Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Cameron Kelsey |
Apr 2024 |
| P.S.I (Sit, Shush, Listen) | Theatre |
Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Haydn Tudor Jones |
Apr 2024 |
| To Sir, With Love | Theatre |
Greenwich Theatre, London Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Ewa Dina Set designer: Toby Coulton |
Feb 2024 |
| The Table | Theatre |
Rose Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Programmer |
Lighting designer: Callum Schofield Mellor Director: Gemma Brockis |
Dec 2023 |
| The Sweet Science of Bruising | Theatre |
Barn Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Programmer |
Lighting designer: Tobie Seeley Director: Rachel Lemon Set designer: Josh Henderson |
Nov 2023 |
| Postcards and Perfume | Theatre |
Barn Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Dane Juler |
Apr 2023 |
| Scissors | Theatre |
Greenwich Theatre, London Rose Bruford College |
Assistant Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Henry Slater Director: Noah Birksted-Breen Set designer: Luke Sherman |
Feb 2023 |
| The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Theatre |
Studio Theatre, Rose Bruford College Rose Bruford College |
Lighting Designer |
Director: David Zoob |
Dec 2022 |
| Curtain Up | Theatre |
Emlyn Williams Theatre, Theatr Clwyd Theatr Clwyd |
Lighting Programmer |
Lighting designer: Ryan Joseph Stafford Director: Tamara Harvey Set designer: Lois Prys |
Aug 2021 |
| The Panto That Nearly Never Was | Musical |
Theatr Clwyd Theatr Clwyd |
FollowSpot Operator |
Lighting designer: Johanna Town Director: Tamara Harvey Set designer: Adrian Gee |
Dec 2020 |
| Jack and the Beanstalk Rock & Roll Panto | Musical |
Theatr Clwyd Theatr Clwyd |
FollowSpot Operator |
Lighting designer: Mark Howland Director: Zoe Waterman Set designer: Adrian Gee |
Nov 2019 |
| Dick Whittington Rock & Roll Panto | Musical |
Theatr Clwyd Theatr Clwyd |
FollowSpot Operator |
Lighting designer: Mark Howland Director: Zoe Waterman Set designer: Adrian Gee |
Nov 2018 |
Location availability:
- Scotland
- UK London
- UK Provinces
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Email address | matt@mslx.co.uk |
| Website | https://mslx.co.uk/ |
Theatre:
- Regional (Main House)
- Regional (Studio)
- Fringe / Pub Theatre
Musical:
- Pantomime
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