Ryan James is an accomplished sound engineer and production sound engineer whose passion for the performing arts began at an early age. His journey in theatre took flight as a follow spot operator at his local theatre during weekends when he was 14 years of age. This early exposure to the arts ignited his love for sound, leading him to a successful career in live sound as a front of house engineer for some of South Africa's biggest bands and artists.

 

Five years ago, Ryan immigrated to the UK. He has held the position of head of sound for notable productions such as Peaky Blinders: The Rise, Ride - A New Musical and the UK and International Tour of Madagascar the Musical. Ryan has served as a production sound engineer on The Bodyguard - Ljubljana Festival, Wonder Boy - UK Tour, Macbeth - Harold Pinter Theatre, Mozart Her Story - Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 101 Dalmatians the Musical - UK and Ireland Tour and most recently Burlesque The Musical at The Savoy Theatre in the Westend.

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Most recently Ryan was the associate sound designer for Chris Whybrow for the UK & Ireland Tour of Friends - The Musical Parody 

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After five years in the UK, he has decided to return to his hometown of Durban, South Africa, eager to see what the next chapter holds for his career as sound engineer and excited to bring back the experience he gained in the UK.