I am an award-winning writer with a decade of experience. Although my primary focus was in comedy writing, I have helped craft narratives of dramatic plays and immersive shows, specifically in the field of interactive theatre. Also, I am a qualified sound designer who has worked in live entertainment and film, in both the R&D and post production stages. I am always eager to find teams to collaborate with and bring my expertise to the table whilst learning and communicating with others.

Charles Redhead

I am an award-winning writer with a decade of experience. Although my primary focus was in comedy writing, I have helped craft narratives of dramatic plays and immersive shows, specifically in the field of interactive theatre. Also, I am a qualified sound designer who has worked in live entertainment and film, in both the R&D and post production stages. I am always eager to find teams to collaborate with and bring my expertise to the table whilst learning and communicating with others.

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I am an award-winning writer with a decade of experience. Although my primary focus was in comedy writing, I have helped craft narratives of dramatic plays and immersive shows, specifically in the field of interactive theatre.

Also, I am a qualified sound designer who has worked in live entertainment and film, in both the R&D and post production stages.

I am always eager to find teams to collaborate with and bring my expertise to the table whilst learning and communicating with others.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Editor/Designer at Self-employed (South-West London studio)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Set up my own studio space in South-West London, providing voice reel recording, podcast recording and post-production, sound design and editing services for film, theatre and podcasts.
Sound Designer / Technical Lead at Beast House Productions
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Oversaw the sound and technical profile for the Beast House trilogy of shows: Wolf, Boar, Hawk. Created tech scripts, sound profiles and PRS stems; worked with QLab and MainStage triggers; developed live mic effects with MIDI inputs; produced lighting plans and trained tour crew; managed Edinburgh Fringe and national tours.
Sound Designer at Les Enfants Terribles / Kensington Palace (United Kingdom immersive theatre)
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created immersive soundscapes for the Kensington Palace immersive theatre piece 'United Kingdom', collaborating with the composer, directing team and palace staff to ensure timed, deployable sound cues and on-site dialogue recording.
Host / Emcee / Stage Manager at MCM London Comic Con (Fringe Stage, ReedPop)
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025
Provided emcee and stage management services, coordinating talent, audience interaction, and event flow; managed interview logistics and prize rewards; maintained mood and energy across headlining acts.
Composer/Director at Riptide: The Slasher Musical
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote and directed the original musical presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; production later transferred to Germany in 2014.
Contributor / Writer at The Kidnapper's Guide (theatre project)
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Provided additional material for a play performed in London, Edinburgh and Alabama (2011).
Co-writer / Performer at Dirty White Boys
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Co-wrote multiple sketch shows as part of the group, touring the UK (2015-2018).
Co-writer at "Mistress to the Midnight"
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Co-wrote ‘Mistress to the Midnight’, which played Vault Festival, Greater Manchester Fringe and several London venues; later adapted into a podcast (2019).
Solo Show Creator at BeSpectacle
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created and performed a solo show, which had a sold-out run at Soho Theatre (2022).
Creative / Sound Editor at Elf Lyons / Elfonomics (Podcast)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Recorded the full series of ‘Elfonomics’, a podcast with comedian Elf Lyons and Dr Gerard Lyons; provided on-site and remote voice recording and editing (2022).
Scriptwriter at Radio 4 – Please Use Other Door
January 1, 2023 - November 17, 2025
Wrote sketches for Radio 4’s Please Use Other Door; worked directly with producer and creator Bill Dare.
Writer / Director at Riptide: The Slasher Musical
January 1, 2014 - November 17, 2025
Wrote and directed the original musical at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; production later transferred to Germany.
Playwright / Material Writer at The Kidnapper's Guide
January 1, 2011 - November 17, 2025
Provided additional material for a play performed in London, Edinburgh, and Alabama.
Co-writer at Dirty White Boys
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Co-wrote multiple sketch shows as part of the group; UK tour 2015–2018.
Co-writer at Mistress to the Midnight
January 1, 2019 - November 17, 2025
Co-wrote 'Mistress to the Midnight', which played Vault Festival, Greater Manchester Fringe, and several London venues (later spun off into a podcast).
Creator at Bespectacle
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025
Created solo show 'Bespectacle', which had a sold-out run at Soho Theatre.
Sound Designer / Technical Producer at Beast House Productions
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Oversee sound and technical profile for the Beast House trilogy of shows (‘Wolf’, ‘Boar’, ‘Hawk’); developed tech scripts, sound profiles, lighting plans, and supported tours; trained replacement for second leg.
Emcee / Stage Manager at MCM London Comic Con (ReedPop)
January 1, 2022 - November 17, 2025
Provided emcee and stage management services for the Fringe Stage; coordinated with tech staff, hosts, and guests; managed delays and audience Q&A; social media promotion.
Sound Designer at Les Enfant Terribles
January 1, 2020 - November 17, 2025
Oversee sound design for immersive theatre piece United Kingdom; collaborated with director and composer; built on-site soundscapes and cues.
Sound Designer / Recording / Engineer at Beast House Productions
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Oversaw sound creation and technical profiling for the Beast House trilogy (Wolf, Boar, Hawk); developed technical scripts and sound profiles; integrated on-stage mic systems with MIDI triggers; supported Edinburgh Fringe runs and national tours; created lighting plans for venues and trained replacements for the second loop of tours; toured with shows and contributed to PR/media coverage. Recorded voice reels for multiple actors; produced the full 'Elf Onomics' podcast series with Elf Lyons and Dr. Gerard Lyons (2022); delivered back-end sound design for multiple EDF fringe shows.
Freelance Writer / Scriptwriter at Self-employed
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Wrote and edited scripts for live shows, radio, and theatre; created original musical pieces; collaborated with producers and creators; contributed to multiple comedy and theatre projects including radio scripts and stage performances.
Co-writer at Dirty White Boys (UK sketch group)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Co-wrote multiple sketch shows as part of the group, touring the UK.
Creator / Performer at Bespectacled
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created a solo show with a sold-out run at Soho Theatre.
Wrote and directed original musical at Edinburgh Fringe / London venues
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Wrote and directed the original musical 'Riptide: The Slasher Musical'; production later transferred to Germany.
Sound Designer / Technical Producer at Beast House Productions
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Oversaw the creation of the sound and technical profile for the Beast House trilogy ('Wolf', 'Boar', 'Hawk'); developed tech scripts, sound design, and live show systems; supported touring and Edinburgh Fringe runs.
Freelance Studio / Sound Editor at Self-employed (South-West London)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2024
Set up an independent studio space providing voice recording, podcast recording, and sound editing services; produced voice reels and client-specific audio deliverables.
Sound Designer at Les Enfants Terribles
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created sound profiles for immersive theatre works, including 'United Kingdom' at Kensington Palace.
Host / Stage Management at MCM London Comic Con (ReedPop)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided emcee and stage management services for the Fringes Stage; coordinated tech staff, acted as liaison with guests, and managed on-site event flow.
Sound Designer at Beast House Productions
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Responsible for sound design and technical operation for Beast House live shows during tours and festival runs.

Education

Master of Research in Playwriting at National Film and Television School
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Diploma in Writing and Producing Comedy at Goldsmiths, University of London
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Master of Arts in Sound for Film and Television at Goldsmiths, Unversity of London
September 1, 2023 - February 23, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing at University of Birmingham
September 1, 2009 - July 30, 2012

Qualifications

BBC Audio Drama Award (2023) - Best Scripted Comedy (Sketch Show)
January 1, 2023 - November 17, 2025
Greater Manchester Fringe Awards (2019) - Best Comedy Play
January 1, 2019 - November 17, 2025
London Sketch Festival (2016) - Best New Act
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
First Draft Play Competition (2016) - Winner
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
New Musical Theatre Awards (2014) - Commendation
January 1, 2014 - November 17, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Master of Research in Playwriting
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Diploma in Writing and Producing Comedy
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Master of Arts in Sound for Film and Television
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other