Rob Sayer

Rob Sayer is a Senior Lecturer in Technical Theatre Production at the Bath School of Music and Performing Arts, Bath Spa University. With over two decades of professional experience in theatre and live event production, he specializes in lighting design, digital programming, and rigging systems. His career bridges freelance technical expertise with academic leadership in higher education pedagogy.

• Academic Qualifications: HND in Stage Management and Technical Theatre (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School), PG Certificate in Higher Education (Bath Spa University), and MA in Professional Practice in Higher Education (in progress).

His research focuses on e-learning strategies and professionalization challenges in technical theatre education. He founded On Stage Lighting, a widely visited website for stage lighting practitioners, and contributes to industry knowledge through conference presentations like his 2013 work on touring as a creative force.

Scientific awards include the Bath Spa University Teaching Fellowship and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. His expertise spans lighting design, rigging, and safety protocols for commercial events, with notable collaborations involving Microsoft and high-profile cultural productions.