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
Non-professional:
Education:

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