James ‘Chaffy’ Robinson, freelance production manager & maker.
Based in the UK, with 20 years experience across live events, theatre and exhibitions.
Typically a Project Manager, Production Manager or Producer, but equally happy in other roles.
In the past these have included; Site Manager, Floor / Stage Manager, Show Caller and Production Coordinator,
as well as a technician in various disciplines.
Holder of multiple tickets/licenses, along with event management and safety qualifications/trainings. (Full details on request)
Projects taken are exclusively by referral from the lovely people I already work with; please do get in touch.
The majority of my work revolves around events, including; corporate & private parties, activations & pop-ups, conferences & exhibitions and launches & openings.
I also work on public events including summer festivals and Christmas projects.
Beginning my career in theatre, I have since moved into the space where theatre meets events – including site specific and temporary venues, public installations, special performances and show opening & anniversary celebrations.
Based on a background in events, but offering a specialist event management service for film and television production. Combining elements of site, production, location and supplier management.
I’m grateful to be well versed in delivering the highest production values in unique domestic locations and remarkable global destinations, utilising both local and imported resources.
Whether as part of a larger remit, or as a standalone requirement, I’m pleased to be able to work on the design stage of projects, both from a technical & safety point of view, as well as from a creative angle.
I enjoy sharing ideas, knowledge and experience and I’m excited by new projects. Sometimes paid, sometimes pro-bono, sometimes for equity or share.
I like to split my time between production management and making. I'm well versed in a range of materials and techniques, including wood & metal work, composites & plastics and creative electronics.
My projects come in all shapes and sizes, including prop & model making, one-off commissions & artworks, exhibition & display, prototyping & limited runs, and production electrics.