Stage One Creative Services are the consulting, construction, and manufacturing experts behind some of the world’s most impressive live events, including multiple Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies and World Expos. Today, Stage One is announcing a new partnership with automation specialist Mark Ager, who will take an Associate Consultant role.
With 35 years of experience, Mark Ager is an industry leader in automation innovation for live entertainment. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise, this exciting partnership is intended to elevate Stage One’s automation capabilities even further to deliver world-class solutions for live experiences.
Best known for designing some of the first modern automation systems, his expertise have seen him play a key role in the engineering development of the innovative Bridge Theatre, London, and establish one of the foremost suppliers of live entertainment automation systems, Stage Technologies. In 2009 he and co-author John Hastie published ‘Automation in the Entertainment Industry: A User's Guide’, the reference book for professionals and students of automation. His qualifications include an MSc in Robotics and Industrial Automation, and an MA in Physics from Oxford University. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Technology.
Providing consulting, construction, manufacture, and engineering for a diverse range of industries for over 30 years, Stage One has a broad and unconventional portfolio. They have collaborated with some of the world’s most creative minds for ceremonies, entertainment events, brand communications, the arts, and architects; most recently for Expo 2020, and UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations on December 2nd 2021.
Mark Ager comments: “I’m honoured and excited to be supporting Stage One. Mark, Tim, and Karl have built an incredible team that delivers world class projects! I really am looking forward to being part of the adventure.”
Managing Director at Stage One Creative Services, Tim Leigh, adds: “In the world of automation there are few individuals who are as experienced as Mark. I’m delighted to have him on our team and excited about the opportunities this will bring.”
