Sergey Jakovsky

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    Biography

    www.sergeyjakovsky.com

    Originally from St. Petersburg (Russia), Sergey has an extensive background in theatre. He was born into a family of two theatre directors. His mother Tatyana Jakovskaya, also a theatre critic in St. Petersburg, joined sculptor-mechanic Eduard Bersudsky in founding a kinetic theatre Sharmanka, in 1990 (www.sharmanka.com). Sergey helped out in Sharmanka from an early age learning the technical side of the trade. By the time Sharmanka left St. Petersburg for Europe, at the age of thirteen Sergey was operating the company’s lighting, sound and mechanical control equipment. 

    Since then Sergey has developed an interest in lighting and its influence and enhancement of visual and performing arts. He studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and graduated with a BA in Technical & Production Arts in 2002, specialising in lighting design and technical management. Sergey has now lit a considerable number of productions in UK and Europe. He is also the lighting and sound designer for all of Sharmanka’s new work, designs & produces its exhibitions and theatrical collaborations.

     

    Sergey has worked with a wide range of companies including:

    Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre  www.sharmanka.com  |  Dundee Rep  www.dundeerep.co.uk  |  Tron Theatre  www.tron.co.uk

    Traverse Theatre  www.traverse.co.uk  |  Derevo Theatre Company  www.derevo.org  |  Grid Iron  www.gridiron.org.uk

    Catherine Wheels  www.catherinewheels.co.uk  |  Barrowland Ballet  www.barrowlandballet.co.uk 

    Communicado Theatre Company  www.communicadotheatre.co.uk  |  Dumbworld  www.dumbworld.co.uk

     

    Best Design nominee at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2017

    with Neil Warmington (set) for the design of Death Of A Salesman | Dundee Rep

    Best Design nominee at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2014

    with Shona Reppe & Andy Manley (set) for the design of HUFF | Catherine Wheels Theatre Company

    Best Design nominee at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2013

    with Charlotte Lane (set) for the design of Ulysses | Tron Theatre Company

     

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    Specialisms

    Theatre:
    • International
    • Regional (Main House)
    • Regional (Studio)
    • Small Scale Touring
    • Education Establishment
    • Touring relights
    • Projection / Video Design
    Musical:
    • Education Establishment
    Opera:
    • 'Country House'
    • Small scale
    • Education Establishment
    Dance:
    • International
    • Large Scale
    • Medium Scale
    Concert:
    Corporate:
    Architectural:
    • Displays & Art
    • Open Air Events
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    Previous productions

    Show name Type Venue/Company Role Creative Team Opened
    Whirlygig Theatre Platform, then touring
    Red Bridge / Catherine Wheels     		Lighting Designer Director: Gill Robertson
    Set designer: Katherina Radeva
    The Brothers Karamazov Theatre Tron Theatre
    Tron Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Faynia Williams
    Set designer: Carys Hobbs
    Ghosts Theatre Tron Theatre
    Tron Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Faynia Williams
    Set designer: Carys Hobbs
    Girl In The Machine Theatre Traverse Theatre
    Traverse Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Orla O'loughlin
    Set designer: Neil Warmington
    Crazy Jane Theatre Tron Theatre, then touring
    Birds of Paradise Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Garry Robson
    Set designer: Jessica Brettle
    Whiteout Dance Tramway, then touring
    Barrowland Ballet     		Lighting Designer Choreographer: Natasha Gilmour
    Beowulf Theatre Tron Theatre
    Tron Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Lyn Parker
    Set designer: Charlotte Lane
    HUFF Theatre Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
    Catherine Wheels     		Lighting Designer Director: Andy Manley
    Set designer: Shona Reppe
    Ulysses Theatre Tron Theatre, then touring
    Tron Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Andy Arnold
    Set designer: Charlotte Lane
    The Government Inspector Theatre Tron Theatre, then touring
    Tron Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Andy Arnold
    Set designer: Jessica Brettle
    Drawer Boy Theatre Tron Theatre
    Tron Theatre Company     		Lighting Designer Director: Andy Arnold
    Set designer: Hazel Blue
    Contact method Details
    Email address

    sjld@me.com
    Website

    http://www.sergeyjakovsky.com
    Agent name

    Cary Parsons Management
    Agent website

    http://www.caryparsons.co.uk
    Agent email

    carylparsons@gmail.com