Luke John Emmett - Technical Manager in Bath
Luke John Emmett
Technical Manager
he/him
Bath
I work across theatre, live events and digital production, helping turn ideas into experiences people genuinely connect with. For more than twenty years I’ve delivered festivals, cultural projects, live streams, hybrid events and technical theatre work for organisations of all sizes - from English Heritage and Pinterest to community groups, youth theatres and independent creatives. I founded Theatre Bath in 2011 and later created the Theatre Bath Bus, taking performances and workshops directly into neighbourhoods. I’m drawn to projects that mix collaboration, technical problem-solving and creative ambition, whether that’s building immersive spaces, running large outdoor events or supporting grassroots companies. Alongside my freelance work, I teach Technical Theatre as an Associate Lecturer at Bath Spa University, helping students develop hands-on skills in lighting, sound, stage management and production planning. Supporting the next generation of practitioners is something I care about deeply. My work sits somewhere between culture, community and technical delivery - bringing teams together, making projects workable, and helping ideas land with audiences. If you’d like to collaborate, discuss a project or just connect around creative work in Bath and beyond, I’m always happy to chat.
Production manager
Stage manager
Deputy stage manager
Assistant stage manager
Lighting designer
Lighting programmer
Lighting technician
Followspot operator
Live sound engineer
Video designer
AV technician
Technical director
Luke John Emmett
Technical Manager
he/him
Bath
Production manager
Stage manager
Deputy stage manager
Assistant stage manager
Lighting designer
Lighting programmer
Lighting technician
Followspot operator
Live sound engineer
Video designer
AV technician
Technical director
Stage technician
Audio technician
Video technician
Pyrotechnician
Event technical manager
Crew chief
About
I work across theatre, live events and digital production, helping turn ideas into experiences people genuinely connect with. For more than twenty years I’ve delivered festivals, cultural projects, live streams, hybrid events and technical theatre work for organisations of all sizes - from English Heritage and Pinterest to community groups, youth theatres and independent creatives. I founded Theatre Bath in 2011 and later created the Theatre Bath Bus, taking performances and workshops directly into neighbourhoods. I’m drawn to projects that mix collaboration, technical problem-solving and creative ambition, whether that’s building immersive spaces, running large outdoor events or supporting grassroots companies. Alongside my freelance work, I teach Technical Theatre as an Associate Lecturer at Bath Spa University, helping students develop hands-on skills in lighting, sound, stage management and production planning. Supporting the next generation of practitioners is something I care about deeply. My work sits somewhere between culture, community and technical delivery - bringing teams together, making projects workable, and helping ideas land with audiences. If you’d like to collaborate, discuss a project or just connect around creative work in Bath and beyond, I’m always happy to chat.
Skills, accents & languages
Skills
Equity Member
IPAF Licence
First Aid
DBS Checked
Assistant Stage Manager ASM
Camera Operator
Company Stage Manager
Conference Presentation Support
Digital Marketing
Editing and Proofreading
Event Management
Film and Video Editing
Filmmaker
Lighting Technician
PASMA Trained
Photography
Professional Photography
Presentation Coaching
Producer
Production Assistant
Pyrotechnician
Radio Recording and Editing
Sound Designer
Sound Engineer and Technician
Stage Manager
Stilt Walking
Teacher
Technical Theatre
Training
BA (Hons) Professional Production Skills
2004 - 2005
Credits and work history
| Timeline | Production or institution | Role | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
|
Bath Fringe Festival Managing the marketing and social media for Bath Fringe Festival |
Marketing and Social Media |
Festival |
|
2026
|
Roper Theatre - Dir. Matthew Finch |
Technical Manager Production |
Workshop |
|
2026
|
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Festival | |
|
2026
|
Platform 8 - Dir. Mark Hale Lighting design for a production of the Party at the Rondo Theatre |
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Stage |
|
2025
|
Technical Management (Virtual) Crew |
Event | |
|
2025
|
Everybody's Talking About Jamie Zenith Youth Theatre Company - Dir. Scott Rogers |
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Stage |
|
2025
|
Zenith Youth Theatre Company - Dir. Scott Rogers |
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Stage |
|
2025
|
Suited and Booted Originals Overseeing the livestream and operating and mixing the sound. |
Live Stream Management and Sound Technician Crew |
Event |
|
2025
|
Frog Events Managing the technical elements of an intercontinental conference. |
Technical Management (Virtual) Crew |
Event |
|
2025
|
Apricity Theatre - Dir. CJ Turner-McMullan Lighting design for the show and then operation for a run at the Rondo Theatre & Wardrobe Theatre |
Lighting Design and Operation Creative team |
Stage |
|
2025
|
Lighting and Sound Technician Crew |
Cabaret | |
|
2025
|
My Dad: The Woman, The Myth, The Legend Greedy Pig Theatre Company - Dir. Lex Kaby |
Technical Support Crew |
Stage |
|
2025
|
Bath Festivals Management and Safety of Parade Gardens for Party in the City 2025. |
Site Manager - Parade Gardens Crew |
Festival |
|
2025
|
Pepsico WIN Conference (Virtual) Pepsico Managing the technical elements of the Pepsico WIN conference virtually. |
Technical Management (Virtual) Crew |
Event |
|
2025
|
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Concert | |
|
2025
|
Lighting, Sound & AV Support Crew |
Event | |
|
2025
|
Finding Gaffney Productions - Dir. Ben Hardy-Phillips Lighting design for the Christmas show at the Rondo Theatre |
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Stage |
|
2025
|
Curtain Up Theatre Schools - Dir. Tristan Carter |
Lighting Designer Creative team |
Stage |
|
2024
|
Natural Theatre Company - Dir. Andy Burden Technical Support for the Rondo's Christmas show |
Technician Crew |
Stage |
|
2007
|
The Rondo Theatre - Dir. Ian McGlynn Lighting, Sound and AV at the Rondo Theatre since Sept 2007. |
Freelance Technician Crew |
Stage |