Apprentice Network Chair (Apprentices): Hugo Blackwood

Hugo is an automation technician specialising in stage automation and performer flying. He began his career through an apprenticeship at Chichester Festival Theatre, and through that found the relaunch of the Apprenticeship network in which he became the Chair of the apprentice side of it, to continue supporting future apprentices as they start their careers. He is passionate about creating opportunities for apprentices and encouraging more people to pursue technical careers in theatre.