Alex Hall
Programmer & Producer at Assembly Festival- Claim this Profile
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Michael Smith
Alex thrived in the high-energy and stressful environment that is the Edinburgh Fringe and was able to remain entirely personable even in the darkest hours. A consummate professional, Alex was equally at home doing admistrative or hands-on labour. A hard-working and thoroughly pleasant employee and co-worker.
Michael Smith
Alex thrived in the high-energy and stressful environment that is the Edinburgh Fringe and was able to remain entirely personable even in the darkest hours. A consummate professional, Alex was equally at home doing admistrative or hands-on labour. A hard-working and thoroughly pleasant employee and co-worker.
Michael Smith
Alex thrived in the high-energy and stressful environment that is the Edinburgh Fringe and was able to remain entirely personable even in the darkest hours. A consummate professional, Alex was equally at home doing admistrative or hands-on labour. A hard-working and thoroughly pleasant employee and co-worker.
Michael Smith
Alex thrived in the high-energy and stressful environment that is the Edinburgh Fringe and was able to remain entirely personable even in the darkest hours. A consummate professional, Alex was equally at home doing admistrative or hands-on labour. A hard-working and thoroughly pleasant employee and co-worker.
Credentials
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Learn to Code for the Web
Institute of CodingJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Collaborative Working In a Remote Team
University of LeedsJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Managing the Company of the Future
University of LondonJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Theatre & Globalization
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität MünchenJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Fantasy and Science Fiction: The Human Mind, Our Modern World
CourseraApr, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Assembly Festival
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programmer & Producer
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Nov 2018 - Present
Assembly is a theatre and comedy promotion company, producer and venue operator. It programmes and promotes entertainment events at venues in Edinburgh and London (and Coventry in 2021 and 2022), and is the longest-established multi-venue operator at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Our 2019 season was a roaring success with over half a million tickets sold (up 30% on the previous year) including two sell-out weekends, five-star reviews, and a multitude of awards. We are based at our year-round home of Assembly Roxy in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.
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Freelance (various)
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Jun 2006 - Present
Freelance roles/short term contracts including: Venue Manager: Little Wander Ltd. (May 2013 - present) Venue management & artist liaison at Machynlleth Comedy Festival & Aberystwyth Comedy Festival ACT Venue Manager: International Youth Arts Festival (July 2018) Venue & show management at Arthur Cotterrell Theatre in Kingston for IYAF Agent's Assistant: DAA Management (Oct 2012 - August 2013) Assisting artist management team with administration and office management Promoter: The Gentlemen of Leisure (Sept 2010 - July 2011) Live bookings, press, marketing & administration for critically acclaimed sketch comedy duo (Nish Kumar & Tom Neenan) in preparation for Brighton Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe 2011 and Crunch Festival 2011 Producer: The Fix (Sept 2010 - Sept 2011) Assisting with monthly live comedy residencies in London – production, front of house, technical Producer & Stage Manager: 99 Club (May - October 2010) Working alongside two fellow assistant producers in administrating, marketing & book keeping the company which runs across 5 central London venues Press & Social Media Officer: Tower Hamlets College (May - July 2010) Working in award winning marketing department generating positive coverage of THC Press Manager: Draw HQ (July/August 2009) Press, marketing & administrative duties for comedy acts at Pleasance & Gilded Balloon (inc. Penny Dreadfuls, Will Andrews, Anna & Katy, Tommy & the Weeks, Miles Jupp) Producer: Matchbox Circus (August 2008 - August 2009) Establishment & development of theatre collective based in Edinburgh Fringe Producer: The Improverts (May - September 2008) Production & promotion for established comedy show at Bedlam Theatre Box Office Manager: Bedlam Theatre (May - September 2007) Working at the forefront of a professional Fringe venue Press Officer: Pleasance Theatre Trust (July/August 2006) Working in busy press office at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, liaising with front of house & reception, PRs, journalists & performers
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GetComedy
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agent, Booker, Manager, Promoter
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Feb 2017 - Oct 2018
Get Comedy is a multi-award winning international comedy promotions and management agency. They produce, promote and programme live comedy throughout the UK and Europe, and manage the careers of talented artists. Get Comedy is a multi-award winning international comedy promotions and management agency. They produce, promote and programme live comedy throughout the UK and Europe, and manage the careers of talented artists.
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United Talent Agency
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Agent
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
United Talent Agency is a talent agency representing artists and other professionals in the entertainment industry. United Talent Agency is a talent agency representing artists and other professionals in the entertainment industry.
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Gag Reflex
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Agent/Producer
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2015
Gag Reflex Management prides itself in representing the best in UK and international stand-up comedy, as well as developing new comedy talent. In addition to managing the careers of exceptionally talented comedians we also produce live tours (domestic and international), provide comics and other performers for corporate events and skilled voiceover artists and presenters. We programme the shows for many comedy clubs and theatres including Comedy Central, The Frog & Bucket and XS Malarkey. Gag Reflex Management prides itself in representing the best in UK and international stand-up comedy, as well as developing new comedy talent. In addition to managing the careers of exceptionally talented comedians we also produce live tours (domestic and international), provide comics and other performers for corporate events and skilled voiceover artists and presenters. We programme the shows for many comedy clubs and theatres including Comedy Central, The Frog & Bucket and XS Malarkey.
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Impressive PR
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Publicist
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Jun 2011 - Oct 2012
• Overseeing & assisting on press campaigns for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011 (including Fosters Comedy Award Nominee Sam Simmons) and 2012 (including Fosters Comedy Award nominees James Acaster, Ben Target & David Trent) with a roster featuring comedy, theatre, music and magic • Managing & assisting on London and national press campaigns for clients including The Boy with Tape on His Face, David Sedaris, Steve-O, Bradley Walsh, David Hasselhoff, Tim & Eric, Abandoman (supporting Ed Sheeran UK tour) & Dave’s Brighton Comedy Festival 2011 & 2012. • Organising transport & schedules for talent promo, escorting acts to promo where necessary • General office management – administration & clerical duties for the whole company • Management of office interns & junior staff
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Deputy Box Office Manager
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
• Working as manager of box office to theatre, cinema and TV productions • Managing box office team of assistant managers and assistants alongside Front of House department to ensure smooth running of shows and daily events • Working as manager of box office to theatre, cinema and TV productions • Managing box office team of assistant managers and assistants alongside Front of House department to ensure smooth running of shows and daily events
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Box Office Supervisor
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
Working with the Box Office Manager to ensure productive team operation Working with the Box Office Manager to ensure productive team operation
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Education
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2004 - 2008
The University of Edinburgh
Master of Arts with Honours, Ancient History -
1994 - 2004
St. Catherine's School, Bramley
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