Allen & Heath SQ sound desk at the Minack Theatre overlooking the Cornish coastline and turquoise sea during a live theatre production.
Allen & Heath SQ sound desk at the Minack Theatre overlooking the Cornish coastline and turquoise sea during a live theatre production.

theatre sound Engineer

Theatre Sound Operator and Designer based in Cornwall with experience delivering live sound for professional productions at the Minack Theatre. Experienced with QLab, TheatreMix, Allen & Heath digital mixing consoles, radio mics and theatrical playback.

Theatre Sound Operator and Designer based in Cornwall with experience delivering live sound for professional productions at the Minack Theatre. Experienced with QLab, TheatreMix, Allen & Heath digital mixing consoles, radio mics and theatrical playback.

Primary Venue Minack Theatre
Specialism Theatre Sound
Based In Cornwall, UK

about me

Lighting operator at the front-of-house position during a live performance at the Ritz Theatre, Penzance, monitoring the lighting desk with the stage and audience in the background.

I’m Fin Stephens, a theatre sound operator and sound designer based in Cornwall with a passion for live theatre. I enjoy every stage of a production, from designing playback and preparing systems to supporting rehearsals and mixing live performances. I like making sure the sound is reliable and consistent, while working closely with the rest of the team to make each production the best it can be.

Through my work on productions at the Minack Theatre and other projects, I’m continuing to develop my skills and gain experience with every show. I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, work with new teams and take on exciting productions.

What I enjoy most about sound is that every show is different. There’s always something new to work out, whether that’s finding the right sound for a moment, programming a show or solving technical problems during rehearsals.

I’m Fin Stephens, a theatre sound operator and sound designer based in Cornwall with a passion for live theatre. I enjoy every stage of a production, from designing playback and preparing systems to supporting rehearsals and mixing live performances. I like making sure the sound is reliable and consistent, while working closely with the rest of the team to make each production the best it can be.

Through my work on productions at the Minack Theatre and other projects, I’m continuing to develop my skills and gain experience with every show. I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, work with new teams and take on exciting productions.

What I enjoy most about sound is that every show is different. There’s always something new to work out, whether that’s finding the right sound for a moment, programming a show or solving technical problems during rehearsals.

Lighting operator at the front-of-house position during a live performance at the Ritz Theatre, Penzance, monitoring the lighting desk with the stage and audience in the background.

Recent productions

Goodnight Mister Tom m

Goodnight Mister Tom r

Goodnight Mister Tom r

Goodnight Mister Tom m

Live Sound

Mixing and operating audio for live performances and rehearsals.

Playback

Programming and operating cue-based playback for theatre productions.

Sound Design

Creating sound effects, atmospheres and immersive audio to support productions.

Radio Microphones

Preparing, coordinating and managing wireless microphone systems throughout live performances.

Programming

Programming QLab, TheatreMix and other show control systems to support rehearsals and live productions.

Technical Theatre

Supporting get-ins, rehearsals, technical preparation and the smooth running of live productions.

Areas of experience