Alan Meggs

Alan Meggs

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Post Graduate Research Student (PGRS) at the University of Brighton. Working title, ‘Re-collecting cabaret. A queer haunted autoethnography of real, researched and imagined stories of cabaret past and present’.

Podcast: 5, 6, 7, Academia (Jazz Hands Included). https://on.soundcloud.com/nQVbS

Article: From Dancer to Academic. An Unconventional Path into Academia. https://t.co/jvsg4LFcUG

Chapter: ‘Disremembered Cabaret Histories’, in Socially Engaged Creative Practice, Jess Moriarty & Kate Aughterson, eds., (Intellect: Bristol, 2023), pp. 71-83.
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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

Education

University of Brighton

2018 - 2019

Arts Educational Schools, London

1978 - 1980

St. Julians Boys School, St. Albans

1973 - 1978

Testimonials

Testimonials

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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