Tim Clare is an academically trained and accomplished theatre professional based in Warwickshire. He has a special interest in Lighting Design and an in-depth understanding of the ETC Eos family of consoles, as well as being an accredited member of Equity as a professional Stage Manager.
Tim’s current position is Technical Manager at Warwick Arts Centre, one of the largest multi-venue arts centres of its kind outside of London, leading a team of 17 technicians, over several disciplines. The venues host live theatre, music, comedy, cinema, student shows, hires and conferencing activities.
In his previous position at the Royal Spa Centre & Town Hall, a mid-size regional receiving house, Tim was deputising for the Technical Manager and acting as Resident Lighting Designer for the Theatre. Here Tim used his leadership skills to ensure projects were successfully completed, as he guided a team of three technicians, all whilst training an apprentice! His lighting skills were put to good use on the annual co-production pantomime for Imagine Theatre, alongside lighting the week-long amateur runs in the main auditorium.
Theatre has been a lifelong passion with his technical skills honed as a teenager in Dorset. As his teachers recognised his passion and technical ability, he succeeded as the school’s resident theatre technician. This then grew to Tim working in the entertainment industry across two continents, including professional theatres in Denver (Colorado), on several Fringe Festival shows.
Alongside academic studies, Tim has also obtained professional and work-based qualifications which include Eos Family Level 3 Advanced course, PAT Testing qualification, First Aid Certificate. He has a full clean UK driving licence and has been trained to use Scissor Lifts and Cherry Pickers.
In his spare time, Tim enjoys geocaching (both in the UK and internationally), playing the piano, organising social functions, and taking part in local quizzes!