Eddie Tolland

Technical Manager at Sydney Coliseum Theatre

Eddie Tolland is a highly experienced Technical Manager at Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ, a role held since 2021. Concurrently, Eddie has worked as a Freelance Production Manager, Rigger, and Carpenter with Progressive Scenery and Rigging since April 2019. Prior experience includes serving as Production Technician and Head Technician for the international tour of Disney's The Lion King with Michael Cassel Group from November 2017 to November 2022. Eddie's expertise also includes positions such as Lead Mechanical Theatre Installer at HME Services Pty Ltd and Flying Supervisor with FLYING BY FOY LIMITED. Additional roles encompass Head Carpenter for the WDGT-Lion King at Shanghai Disney Resort and Deputy Head Mx with Disney Theatrical Group. Eddie began a career in technical theatre after earning a Diploma of Higher Education in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology from GSA Guildford School of Acting, and gained additional experience as Theatre Head Carpenter for Foundation Theatres and at various productions, including Legally Blonde Australia Tour.

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Sydney Coliseum Theatre

Over 10 years in the planning and development, the Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ is the new state-of-the-art 2000 seat theatrical venue located in the centre of NSW’s fastest growing economic region, Greater Western Sydney (GWS). Breathtakingly beautiful, technically brilliant and built for the digital age, Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ has been created for both performer and audience in mind. With state of the art facilities, staging, sound and lighting to stand proudly with the best theatres in the world, Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ offers both hirers and customers an unparalleled experience. The main theatre auditorium features variable capacity modes ranging from 900 to 2000 when seated, increasing to 2200 capacity in concert (standing) mode. Unique retractable stalls seating system enables the auditorium to easily transform from theatre mode into concert/cabaret/conference mode in less than a few hours. From our first performance and grand opening on Dec 21st 2019, Sydney Coliseum Theatre has been widely applauded by audiences, artists and hirers for the venue's incredible design and fit out, the intimacy of the relationship between artist and audience, and the venue's incredible acoustics, sound and technology. Attracting musical and dramatic theatre, contemporary concert artists, symphony, ballet, dance, comedy and family entertainment Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ is proud to offer the best in world-class entertainment from Australia and the world. For more information to or enquire about booking Sydney Coliseum Theatre, please visit our website.


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