Tom Gould

Born and bred Bristolian, Tom Gould is a freelance scenic carpenter and prop builder based in the South West. He is also a graduate of Production Arts (Stage & Screen) BA (Hons) from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, meaning he is well versed in other disciplines across the industry.

Experience

Experience in Training

Construction Assistant
Macbeth – Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic (2021)
Romeo and Juliet – The Redgrave Theatre (2021)
Judas Iscariot – The Station, Bristol (2022)

Metal Workshop Supervisor
Robin Hood – The Redgrave Theatre (2022)

Construction Manager
The City – The Wardrobe Theatre (2022)
Radium Girls – Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic (2022)
Henry V – Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic (2023)

Prop Making Supervisor
Emilia – Circomedia (2023)

Prop Maker
Absolute Scenes – Motion, Bristol (2020)
3 Seagulls – Main Stage, Bristol Old Vic (2020)
Troilus and Cressida – The Redgrave Theatre (2022)
This House – Tobacco Factory (2023)

Assistant Stage Manager
Macbeth – Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic (2021)
Pride and Prejudice – The Redgrave Theatre (2021)

Lighting Operator
Macbeth – Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic (2021)

Follow Spot Operator
Actors Showcase – Criterion, London (2022)

Training

2020 – 2023
BA (Hons) Production Arts Stage and Screen
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Employment History

Assistant Carpenter
Digging for Britain – Rare TV (2020)

Assistant Flyman
Cathy and Stella – Bristol Old Vic (2024)
Complicité – Bristol Old Vic (2023)

Scenic Carpenter
The Olivier Awards (Royal Albert Hall) – 4-SQ (2024)
Evita (Buxton Opera House) – 4-SQ (2024)
Valorant (Madrid) – 4-SQ (2024)
BRIT Awards (O2 Arena)– 4-SQ (2024)
And Then There Were None (Rose Theatre Ltd.) – 4-SQ (2023)
Encanto (Disney Experiences) – 4-SQ (2023)
Miss Saigon (Oslo) – TR2 (2023)
The Killing Kind – Eleventh Hour Films (2023)

Prop Making Supervisor
Caligula and the Sea – VAULT Festival, London (2023)

Stage Crew
Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror – Bristol Old Vic (2023)
Anna Karenina – Bristol Old Vic (2023)

Skills

  • IPAF 1A & 1B Certified
  • Public Liability Insured
  • Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Health and Safety IOSH
  • Full, clean UK Driving License
  • Proficient at CAD and Costing
  • Confident using power tools, machinery and welding
  • Experience in interpretation of ground-plans and working drawings
  • Basic Stage Manager understanding
  • Basic ION Lighting Desk understanding
  • Basic QLab understanding
  • Able to carry out a Mark Up

Portfolio

The Olivier Awards (2024)

Evita (2024)

BRIT Awards (2024)

Encanto (2023)

Miss Saigon (2023)

Henry V (2023)

Emilia (2023)

Caligula and the Sea (2023)

Robin Hood (2023)

Radium Girls (2022)

The City (2022)

Romeo & Juliet (2021)

MacBeth (2022)

Three Seagulls (2021)

Absolute Scenes (2020)

CAD Plans

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