"Start in box office and get to know theatre"

Hometown
Born in Barnsley, now living in Sheffield

What do you do?
Group bookings assistant, Sheffield Theatres

What was your very first role in theatre?
Box office assistant

Have you got qualifications?
A degree in packaging & communication design

What did you do before you worked in theatre?
I was assistant manager in a bookshop

What did you want to be when you grew up?
Zoo keeper, teacher, artist

What do you do all day?
Take group bookings over the phone, process payments, chase overdue payments, coordinate access performances and much more

What’s the best thing about your job?
The people I work with. Having many varied tasks.

And the worst?
Dealing with uncooperative customers

What’s your dream job in theatre?
Something creative–wardrobe, make-up or props

got any wise words for someone who wants to be where you are now?
Start in box office and get to know theatre