Work
PGRS Ambassador
2022 – to date
University of Brighton
Volunteer Student Mentor
2020 - to date
University of Brighton
Course Representative / Student Ambassador
2018 - 2019
University of Brighton
Full Time Creative Writing MA Student
2018 - 2019
University of Brighton
Stage Manager
2018
NOVARTIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Costume Assistant
2018
Bryony Kimmings. I’m A Phoenix, Bitch
(Battersea Arts Theatre, Edinburgh Festival & International Tour)
Wardrobe Master
2017
The Gabriels Trilogy (Brighton Festival)
Wardrobe Supervisor
2016
Dr. Blighty (Brighton Festival)
Stage Manager
2016 - 2018
Chili Fiesta (West Dean College, Sussex)
Production Manager / Show Caller
2016 - to date
University of Brighton Winter and Summer Graduation Ceremonies
Show Caller / DSM
2016
BIMM Institute Summer Graduation Ceremony
Casual Wardrobe Technician, Stage & Fly Floor Technician
2014 - to date
Theatre Royal Brighton
Casual Wardrobe Technician / Stage Manager
2014 - 2020
Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival
Production Manager
2014
Kent School Games Cultural Celebration
Support Production Manager
2014
Kent School Games
Choreographer
2014
Midsummer Night's Dream (Midsummer Scene, Dubrovnik)
Show Caller / DSM
2014 - to date
Young Performers Showcase (Various Theatres, London)
Company Stage Manager
2013 - 2014
Cinders (Emporium, Brighton)
Choreographer
2013
Hedgehogs Home (Tabernacle Theatre, London)
Production Manager / Stage Manager
2013
Bash [Argus Angel Award 2013]
Screwed (Brighton Fringe Festival)
Production Manager
2012
Kent's Sporting Legends, A Celebration
Artist in Residence, Drama
2007 - 2012
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Aylesbury
Wardrobe Technician, Swing Dresser
2005 - 2012
Disney's The Lion King (Lyceum Theatre, London)
Stage Manager
2012
TBA PLC In house training video for Barclays Bank
Choreographer
2009
Gay School Musical (Above The Stag)
Assistant Director
2008
Dusty, A Life In Music. Workshops for a new musical
Production Manager / Company Manager
2007
I Love You Because (Landor Theatre, Clapham)
[What's On Stage Theatre Goers Award For Best Off-West End Musical 2007]
Stage Manager
2006
FSA Conference
Movement Director
2005
The Lunatic Queen
(Riverside Studios, Hammersmith)
Stage Manager
2004 - 2017
Make A Difference Trust
[Annual Christmas Concerts]
Resident Director
2001 - 2002
Disney's Beauty & The Beast (UK Tour)
Assistant Director
1998
The Betrayal of Nora Blake (Jermyn St Theatre)
[Observer Musical of the Year]
Assistant Director / Resident Director
1995 - 1996
Chess the musical (UK Tour)
Actor
1994
Spitting Image Peter and the Wolf
[Emmy Award Winner 1994]
A.S.M, Automation Operator, Crew Charge Hand
1991 - 1995
Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre, London)
Dancer / Singer
1991 - 1995
Freelance
Swing Dancer, Swing Singer, Understudy Leonid Viigand
1990 - 1991
Chess, The Musical (UK Tour)
Stage Crew, Dep Automation Operator
1989 - 1990
Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty's Theatre, London)
Dancer / Singer
1988 - 1989
Freelance
Swing Dancer
1987 - 1988
Time, The Musical (Dominion Theatre, London)
Dancer
1986
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs (The Broadway Theatre, Lewisham)
Assistant Choreographer / Dance Captain
1986
Directo En La Noche (RTVE. Live TV Series)
Assistant Choreographer / Dance Captain / Company Manager
1985
Hot City Dance Company (Italy)
Boyfriend
1984
Dairy Box Chocolates Advert
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Dancer
1984
BeauxArtz Dance Company (London)
Dancer
1980 - 1984
Hot City Dance Company (Europe & Middle East Tours)
Dancer
1980
Angst Dance Company (London & David Essex UK Tour)
Education
University of Brighton
2018 - 2019
Arts Educational Schools, London
1978 - 1980
St. Julians Boys School, St. Albans
1973 - 1978
Testimonials
Alan’s dissertation for the MA in Creative Writing was one of the best I have ever read. It was original and utterly absorbing which is evidence of Alan’s advanced research skills and excellent writing. As a student, Alan was supportive and encouraging of his peers and took a leading role when his class published an anthology and also at their open mic events in the city centre. He can write to an extremely high standard in a range of style and genres and we really hope he comes back to the University of Brighton to complete a PhD.
- Dr. Jess Moriarty
Course Leader, Creative Writing MA, University of Brighton
Over time I have engaged Alan’s services on several major projects as a stage manager and or costume supervisor. He has worked with me on events for Philips, the FSA, Barclays and Samsung. In fact, whenever I am planning such an event Alan is the first person I think of when preparing the project. He is now an indispensable member of my team and would not only recommend him to other producers I would say your project will be graced by his presence.
- Steve Devereaux
Producer
We were blessed to have Alan Meggs work as Director's Assistant for the musical, "The Betrayal of Nora Blake". His contribution was essential to the smoothness of the production and I am forever grateful for the task he took on and fulfilled so adeptly and graciously. The whole cast and crew were thankful for his presence.
- Bobbie Horowitz
Producer
Having employed Alan as Production Manager on several projects for Kent County Council, including Kent's Sporting Legends and the Kent School Games Cultural Celebration, he proved to be a highly organised, no nonsense man who was able to keep his sense of humour even in the midst of chaos. Alan is committed and will get the job done.
- Natalie Harris
Culture and Sports Events Officer, Kent Sport and Physical Activity Service
I was first introduced to Alan Meggs whilst scouting for dancers as the artistic director and choreographer of the dance company Beauxartz. His peers recommended Alan to me and he fast became a fantastic company member and an integral contribution to the success of the company. Not only was his dance technique admirable but also he was always disciplined and good humoured. I had the pleasure of working with Alan for many years – first as a company member of Beauxartz and then also as a freelance dancer in the commercial world and I would recommend him highly to anybody who was considering Alan becoming a part of their team.
- Kevan Allen
Choreographer