The Production Bear

Welcome to The Production Bear Ltd. We provide Production Management and other technical services to the theatre and events industry. Based in the North East of England we work on projects all round the country. Please get in touch if you need production management, lighting, sound or scenery support. The company is run by Chris Tindall who is an experienced technical all rounder with nearly 20 years in the industry.


Areas of Experience

I have a large amount of experience across many different types of show, in many different technical roles, some of this is listed below

Education

I have previously worked as full time Technical Manager at Forest School (London), Technical Advisor for Open Drama, Freelance Technician at Kingston Grammar School and Surrey University

Dance

Freelance Production Manager for balletLORENT, SouthPaw Dance, freelance technician at Sadler’s Wells and Freelance Technician for several dance schools

Venue Work

I have worked in several venues on multiple scales, including Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Richmond Theatre, Kingston Rose, Theatre Royal Newcastle, Jackson’s Lane, Norden Farm, Pleasance (Edinburgh) and Upstairs at The Gatehouse

Site Specific

Garsington Opera, Chichester Festival Theatre’s Theatre On The Fly and Guildford Shakespeare Company

Opera

Touring with Welsh National Opera in lighting department, Garsington Opera as stage crew, British Youth Opera previously as Head of Stage and now as Production Manager

Pantomime

Currently working as a Freelance Production Manager for Evolution Pantomimes, previously having worked extensively (nine panto seasons) in sound, both as no1 and no2

  • “Chris is a diligent, proactive dedicated member of our team with a core focus of providing inclusive, accessible and safe spaces for young people attending our activity. He is a reliable team player and very supportive around sharing his expertise with young people seeking advice about career opportunities. He’s a great problem solver and has a good sense of humour which can be a tonic during busy high pressure events and activities”.

    Nick Thorne

    Executive Director, Orchestras For All


Orchestras For All
New Sunderland
Curios Monkey