Hi! I'm Tom Kirkman-Wood.

I'm a Technical Manager and Developer.

I'm a Technical Manager and Developer specialising in live entertainment and immersive experiences. From overseeing technical teams for immersive theatre to building custom production software. I’m currently leading the technical & design teams for Punchdrunk’s Lander 23.

Experience

Technical Manager

Lander 23

Punchdrunk

Dec 2024 - Present

Leading Design & Technical running teams throughout production.
Collaborating with the Production & Operations Teams to realize show elements.
Developing and implementing technical documentation and procedures.
Directly supporting the Technical Director in the pre production of the show.

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Lead Developer

ShowTrak

Jun 2022 - Present

Created ShowTrak, a software stack designed to make pulsed entry shows easier to run.

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Technical Manager

Viola's Room @ The Shed NYC

Punchdrunk

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025

Led on technical aspects of migrating the production to a touring format in conjunction with the technical consultant.
Worked closely with the production management team to ensure a smooth installation and commissioning process.
Led training for the NYC technical team, consisting of 10 technicians and 4 SM/ASM tracks.
Coordinated technical elements during the re-tech in both UK and NYC
Developed and implemented technical documentation and procedures for the production in conjunction with wider production team.

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Technical Manager

Viola's Room: A Christmas Tale

Punchdrunk

Nov 2024 - Jan 2024

Oversaw transition from 'Viola's Room' to 'Viola's Room: A Christmas Tale'
Developed extensive show documentation in collaboration with creative & production team
Primary point of contact for ongoing hires & venue technical support
Supported other areas of activity within the venue, contributing to the broader goals of the Punchdrunk Production team.

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Technical Manager

Viola's Room

Punchdrunk

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Led a team of six technicians, three deputies, and a Design Maintenance Manager.
Oversaw the smooth and successful technical operation of the production.
Collaborated with the team to identify and resolve technical and maintenance issues.
Drafted and implemented robust show operating procedures.
Interacted with audiences when necessary and worked closely with Front of House and Operational teams.
Supported team training and development throughout the production.
Promoted to this role from Deputy Technical Manager.

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Technician

The Gunpowder Plot

Layered Reality

Nov 2023 - Sep 2024

Provided on-site technical support for live show operations.
Conducted regular maintenance on all technical equipment.
Integrated and controlled technical systems using industry-standard software (Disguise, QLab, Wintermute, Jands Vista).
Troubleshooted and resolved technical issues across a variety of systems.
Worked effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

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L4 Technician

The War Of The Worlds

Layered Reality

May 2022 - Sep 2024

Provided on-site technical support for live show operations.
Conducted regular maintenance on all technical equipment.
Developed custom software solutions, including ShowTrak.
Integrated and controlled technical systems using industry-standard software.
Developed LR Portal for VR fault analysis and proactive problem resolution.
Trained team members on safe and efficient operating procedures.
Monitored live shows to ensure a seamless guest experience.

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Lead Developer

Portal

Layered Reality

Aug 2022 - 2024

Production Electrician

Six Junior

Thompson Theatre

Feb 2024

Installed and maintained systems for the production, including lighting and power distribution.
Worked closely with the lighting designer to ensure key deadlines were met.
Troubleshooted and resolved electrical issues that arose during the installation process.
Adhered to all safety regulations and best practices during all electrical work.

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Technician

Cinderella

Trinity Theatre

Dec 2023

Provided technical support for the get in
Hung, focused, and patched lighting fixtures as per the lighting designer's plot.
Assisted with the rigging and operation of flies as needed.
Troubleshooted and resolved technical issues that arose during the installation process.
Adhered to all safety regulations and best practices during all technical work.

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Technician

A Chorus Line

Trinity Theatre

Nov 2023

Provided technical support for the get in
Hung, focused, and patched lighting fixtures as per the lighting designer's plot.
Assisted with the rigging and operation of flies as needed.
Troubleshooted and resolved technical issues that arose during the installation process.
Adhered to all safety regulations and best practices during all technical work.

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Consultant Technical Manager

Golden Goose Theatre

Golden Goose

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

Led the refit of the control, power distribution, data distribution, sound, AV, and network infrastructure at the Golden Goose Theatre.
Oversaw all aspects of the technical infrastructure upgrade, from initial planning and design to final implementation and testing.
Collaborated with external contractors and partners to ensure the successful completion of the project within budget and timeframe.
Developed and implemented technical specifications and standards for all new systems and equipment.
Provided technical guidance and support to the theatre staff on the operation and maintenance of the new infrastructure.

Certifications

EOS Family L3: Advanced (ETC)

Dante Level 3 (Audinate)

Dante AV Elective (Audinate)

DDM Technical Training (Audinate)

ABTT Bronze (ABTT)

First Aid (St John Ambulance)

D3 Fundamentals (Disguise)

Design Essentials (Disguise)

MTX Series Training (Yamaha)

Vista E-Training (Chroma-Q)

Highfield Level 2 Award in the Principles of Fire Safety

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Health & Safety

Virtual Reality

EOS Programming

Jands Vista Operation

MA Mode 3 Operation

QLab Programming

Safe Rigging Practices

JS, CSS, HTML, LUA Programming

Dante Networking

Converged Networking

Pyro Operation & Maintenance

Knowledge of RIDDOR

Knowledge of COSHH

Knowledge of IOSH

Programming Languages

Javascript

HTML/CSS

SQL

Lua