Paul Grunert

Paul Grunert

rtbarre@.uk
07885647524


A fully trained, professional West End Musical performer with extensive experience in both the theatre and film world. Paul is well travelled with a passion for cooking healthy and adventurous cuisine.



Education and Qualifications



1978 – 1981 Guildford School of Acting

1975 - 1977 Chichester College of Further Education

1970– 1973 St Philip Howard High School, Barnham, West Sussex



Employment History


2020
Stage Technician
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, Surrey (regular work since 1979)

2019
Carpentry/Set Building
Bower Wood Workshop, Guildford, Surrey

2018
Wexler in Dusty (musical) UK Tour

2017
The Restorer, Single Spies, UK Tour

2016
Andrew Cairens, Oklahoma, UK Tour

2015
Roscoe Dexter, Singing in the Rain, International Tour

2014
Tortoise, Carnival of the Animals, Riverside Studios

2013/14
Harry Trevor, Kiss Me Kate, Old Vic /Chichester Festival Theatre

2011/12 Travelling America

2010
Ragueneau, Cyrano de Bergerac, Chichester Festival Theatre

2009 Travelling USA

2008/09
Uncle Max, Sound of Music, London Palladium

2007
Watty Watkins, Lady Be Good, Regents Park Theatre

2006
Mr Wilson, Acorn Antiques, Theatre Royal Haymarket

2005
Emperor of China, Aladdin, Old Vic

2004/05
Ernie Kruger, His Girl Friday/Sir Nathaniel, Love’s Labours Lost/The Captain, Anything Goes
National Theatre
Drury Lane Theatre

2001/2
Producer of:
Sandi Tosvig & Bonnie Langford’s ‘Short and Curly’ National Tour

1988-2000
Varied National Tours and Theatre, Radio and TV Appearances

1998
Producer, Sweet Charity, Victoria Palace Theatre

1998
Produced ‘From Broadway to the West End’ National Tour starring Bonnie Langford

1994-2000
Kitchen & Bedroom Fitter for Greenaway (regular work)
Surrey

1988/93
Varied Tours, Musicals & Plays

1986/87
Gerald, Me and my Girl, Adelphi Theatre

1985
Technical Assistant Stage Manager
On Tour with Rowan Atkinson

1983/84
Gerald, Me and My Girl, Adelphi Theatre

1982/83
(Cover) Peg of my Heart, Phoenix Theatre


1979/81
Driver/Stage Technician
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, Surrey

1977
Theatre Technician
Prince of Wales Theatre- Dayman

1976
Chef, Halls of Residence, Chichester College of Higher Education
Voluntary Work

2015
Fund Raising for The Alzeimer Charity


1973/75
Commis Chef / Industrial Sardine Fisherman
Dairyman
Kibbutz, Lake Galilee, Israel
Industrial Sardine Fisherman
Dairyman

Additional Information
Paul worked as a volunteer for The Alzeimer Charity in Spain. He raised money by using Social Media to aid the charity’s outreach work.
Paul’s family were Founder Members of the Kibbutz where Paul cooked for 1800 people a day within a team.
He has travelled extensively in Australia, North America, North Africa and Europe with some work experience in the States.

Transferable Skills
Paul is familiar with Apple ipad and smartphones. He has lots of experience as a Stage Technician which includes follow spot operation and flies. He has also worked in set construction.
He was one of the Producer’s on Sweet Charity at the Victoria Palace Theatre and independently produced Bonnie Langford’s one woman show, ‘From Broadway to the West End’ on a National Tour and Sandi Toksvig & Bonnie Langford’s ‘Short and Curly’ National Tour.
Paul also worked for ‘Busfare’, following Formula 1 all over Europe as a Waiter and Front of House staff.
He is accustomed to working under pressure and is very adept at hitting deadlines and works extremely well in a team. He has excellent time management skills, is consistently professional and can always be relied on.