Matt Roper
Matt is Technical Manager at Ammonite and responsible for equipment selection, hire, purchase and maintenance. Matt manages our asset technicians, draughting department, specialist freelance staff and any further ad hoc knowledge sourcing required across projects. He advises clients on complex rigging and installation of bespoke systems and control interfaces and provides all Ammonite staff with first line enquiry for technical provision and budgeting.
Matt trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School gaining a degree in Stage Management and Technical Theatre. He further holds the BS7909 Temporary Electrical Installation certification.
Matt has an unrivalled technical knowledge built up across an incredible CV featuring some of the biggest shows and events of the last many years. He was the West End Chief Electrician on iconic productions such as Spamalot, Priscilla The Queen of the Desert and Ghost The Musical and he enjoyed a many years freelance career as a Production Electrician both in international touring and in London. Matt's ability to work across complex staging, automation and lighting gained him senior roles on smash hit shows such as Les Miserables and Mary Poppins both in the West End and worldwide.
Specialist Areas
West End and touring General Electrics and Set Electrics. Installation of Complex Staging, Automation and Stage SFX. Equipment Replacement and Upscaling, Automated Followspot Systems and custom made Electrical Prop and stage components.