Pete Rickards

Pete is a seasoned Production Manager and Technical Consultant, deeply ingrained in the performing arts industries. His career has seen him undertake various technical and design roles across multiple disciplines intertwined with his skills in production management. Pete’s wide and varied skillset places him in a position which allows him to grasp the intricacies of the entirety of the production department. 

Pete has been at the helm of managing productions worldwide for over a decade. His portfolio includes renowned venues such as The Barbican, The Roundhouse, Hackney Empire, BIPAF (Busan International Performing Arts Festival – South Korea), Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Schaubühne (Berlin), Soho Theatre, Liverpool Everyman, Battersea Arts Centre, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham O2 Academy, Nottingham Playhouse and multiple UK/EU/Asian tours. 

In addition to his managerial roles, Pete has successfully turned his hand to designing, constructing, and orchestrating immersive experiences for esteemed clients, including giants like Merlin Entertainment and The Tussauds Group. 

Extensive touring and collaborations with musicians and artists of global acclaim have also punctuated Pete’s career. Notable mentions in his touring roster include Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Shit Theatre, Sikth, TheatreRE, We Are The Ocean, B Team, NME, Emma & PJ, and Mallory Knox. 

Pete holds an unwavering commitment to creative detail and a knack for transparent budgeting; these qualities alongside his wealth of experience enables him to seamlessly traverse the spectrum from minimal R&D budgets to large-scale events budgets, all whilst ensuring the realisation of the client’s ultimate vision. Pete has a proven track record navigating diverse teams, often in projects teeming with multiple stakeholders, and consistently delivers on a multifaceted creative vision with precision.