Max O’Malley-Mesher

Max is a final-year BA (Hons) Production Arts (Stage & Screen) student at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, specialising in set construction. He has gained valuable experience in carpentry, metalwork, scenic art and the role of being a Construction Manager, Supervisor and Assistant. He also has gained experience in various professional crew roles including set get ins and get outs. During his time working he has developed multiple skills such as; working with machinery and power tools, painting, accuracy, time management, team building, social skills and general work ethics and labour. Whilst at BOVTS, Max has been able to really harness his skills such as producing woodwork to a high standard from working drawings, in a safe and controlled environment, gaining a range of experience from metalwork, AutoCad, rigging, planning and budgeting. During his final term he has completed two placements, one at Cardiff Theatrical Services and another at Bakehouse Factory. He is a devoted and industrious individual, who takes great pride in his work, constantly trying to learn new things and develop his abilities.

BOVTS Credits Include:
– Construction Manager: Macbeth / Twelfth Night, Othello / The Tempest, Government Inspector.
– Construction Supervisor: The Watsons , Thebans , The Comedy of Errors / The Merry Wives of Windsor, A Midsummer Night’s Dream / Much Ado About Nothing, Four Play / Meat, The Ettiene Sisters / Dirty Butterfly, King Troll / The Crocodile, Island Town / Blackthorn, Nell Gwynn.
– Construction Assistant: Into The Woods, Black Mountain, The River, Scenes With Girls, The Nobodies, Shook, Octopus, Hymns, Some People Talk About Violence, Treasure Island, Splendour / This is Living, Mephisto, A Christmas Carol, Days Of Significance, Paradise.
– Assistant Stage Manager: Foxfinder / The Effect.
– Sound Operator: Splendour / This Is Living.

Professional Credits Include:
– Stage and Construction Crew, Starter for Ten, Bristol Old Vic.
– Casual Crew at Bristol Old Vic.