May 2026
Ballet Showcase 2026
Head of Flies
Theatrical flying and stage technology for the annual dance showcase.
Theatre technician · Glasgow
Mary-Jane “MJ” McNally
I’m a Glasgow-based theatre technician with experience in theatrical flying, stage technology and technical production. I aim to bring practical problem-solving and creative thinking to my work, while helping make theatre and entertainment working environments more accessible.
Industry placement
Looking for a placement
I’m looking for an industry placement as part of my final year at RCS, with opportunities to contribute to a production team and develop my experience in stage technology, flying and automation.
Read about placement opportunities and see my current availability.
Production work
Selected productions
July–August 2025
Play On
Stage Manager and Technician
Props, rehearsal support, lighting and sound at the Edinburgh Fringe.
July–August 2024
Pleasance Edinburgh Fringe
Technical Venue Crew
Venue operations across Beside and Upstairs, supporting 21 daily shows.
About me
Technical work and creative thinking
I’m in my final year of BA Production Technology and Management at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. I’m drawn to production work because it brings together practical activity, technical systems, collaboration and creative problem-solving.
My experience includes theatrical flying, stage and backstage technical work, assistant stage management, lighting and sound operation, props and set construction. Theatre is my current focus, and I’m also interested in technical and creative work across entertainment and the arts.
Making and community
I enjoy working in community makerspaces, supporting people of different ages with 3D printing, circuitry, programming, game development, visual art and heat-press printing. I like helping people explore technology through practical and creative activities.
I’m continuing to develop my own digital art, sculpture and 3D modelling, alongside set and costume making.
I enjoy supporting local independent artists through theatre productions, art markets and artists’ alleys.
Accessibility and communication
My background in disability advocacy informs how I think about communication, access and sharing information. I aim to contribute to more accessible working environments while continuing to learn how to put that into practice.
Discuss a role or project
I welcome conversations about theatre and entertainment work. It helps to include the role or project, organisation, location, dates and expected hours.