Malachi Atherton
Warrington,Cheshire
Summary
I am an aspiring technician and lighting designer. I'm interested in pursuing ways of furthering my understanding and knowledge of technical elements. Through various collaborative productions as a designer and technician I have developed excellent communication skills which enabled me to effectively communicate the intentions of my designs and ensure safety standards are being met in technical work. I have become proficient at problem solving during my year as a Technical Manager, solving a longstanding and recurring fault with the building's sACN network and working with a range of designers working in the space. I have taken leadership roles in many load in's within my course, completing all tasks efficiently within tight deadlines
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Technician and Lighting Designer
BioScience, The Musical
06.2026 - 06.2026
- Assisted with technical work and stage management within department, creating gig style lighting design from limited information under tight deadlines.
Production designer
Shakers: Re-Stirred
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Managed all aspects of production design, meeting fringe-style performance requirements while running the show backstage and operating.
Technical Manager
University of York Drama Society
04.2025 - 04.2026
- As part of this role I was responsible for a refit of a new DMX splitter and a revamp of existing DMX cable networks within the Drama Barn (small blackbox venue).
Lighting Designer
Drama Society
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Designed several different productions voluntarily with the Drama Society.
Lighting Designer and Technician
The Penelopiad
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed, rigged and operated lighting for a thrust-venue production of the play, while assisting with technical and set get-ins.
Touring Lighting Designer
Iolanthe with University of York G&S Society
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Last minute role where I helped a touring production both with get ins and as a lighting designer.
Volunteer Youth Worker
FSY
07.2024 - 08.2026
- Leading a group of 10-20 youths throughout a week each summer, taking primary responsibility for their wellbeing while supporting the wider leadership team in running activities.
Education
BA - Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance
University of York
07-2026
GCSEs - Performing arts, Creative Imedia, Combined Science Trilogy, History, Mathematics, Geography, English Language, English Literature
07-2021
A Levels - Drama & Theatre — B | History — B | Geography — C
06-2023
Skills
- Extensive experience programming and operating the ETC EOSv3 lighting software including Augment 3d programme
- DMX programming
- Rigging of conventional and intelligent fixtures
- Qlab for sound operation and design
- Communicating and understanding cue sheets and lighting plans
- Technical drawing understanding
References
References on Request
Timeline
Department Technician and Lighting Designer
BioScience, The Musical
06.2026 - 06.2026
Production designer
Shakers: Re-Stirred
02.2026 - 05.2026
Lighting Designer and Technician
The Penelopiad
09.2025 - 12.2025
Touring Lighting Designer
Iolanthe with University of York G&S Society
08.2025 - 08.2025
Technical Manager
University of York Drama Society
04.2025 - 04.2026
Volunteer Youth Worker
FSY
07.2024 - 08.2026
Lighting Designer
Drama Society
07.2024 - 03.2026
BA - Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance
University of York