Rob Summers joined the Pretty Woman company at the Savoy Theatre during a difficult transitional period and was a dependable, steadfast head of the sound department.

He personally sought out cast members each day to make sure they were happy and comfortable with the sound, and worked hard to ensure the show was sounding its best every night.

He’s an incredibly skilled and detailed sound no.1 and was always a resilient company member.

He would be an asset to any Sound Department and ATG productions hope to work with him again on future productions.

In 2016 Johnny was lead producer for the UK premiere of Murder Ballad starring West End ‘royalty’ Ramin Karimloo and Kerry Ellis. Johnny has extensive experience in theatre production and management, recently for Emma Brünjes Productions: Grumpy Old Women Live (UK tour); Dame Diana Rigg:No Turn Unstoned (Edinburgh Festival) and Meow Meow: Feline Intimate (London Wonderground). For Richard Darbourne Limited: Barbershopera (Plymouth Drum) and Pride and Prejudice (UK tour). For Stephen McGill Productions: The Tailor Made Man (Arts Theatre).

Johnny began with a placement at Bill Kenwright Limited, a unique producing environment, working on a number of shows including Blood Brothers (Phoenix Theatre, national tour) and Starlight Express (UK tour).

Johnny Wood

General Manager, ATG

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"Rob is, without a doubt, by far one of the best in his profession. He has proven himself to be excellent at this job whilst maintaining a friendly working relationship with other departments."  

Chris Ma

Musical Director

We were extremely fortunate to have Rob Summers as the key component to bring the sound dynamically to life, you couldn’t ask for a better work partner.

Guy Retallack

Director

"Rob's experience and passion allows him to deliver only the very best on every project he works on. I can not recommend Rob highly enough for all things theatre sound related."

Wayne Glover-Stuart

Producer

Rob's professionalism and charisma make him a pleasure to work with on any project! If you're looking for a number one sound operator or sound designer on your show, I would wholeheartedly recommend Rob Summers!

Michael Bradley

Musical Supervisor

"Rob has very good technical skills combined with a natural flair for mixing music and a solid, practical approach to problem solving. He also shows good skills as a strong team-leader and would be a valuable asset to any production."

Brian Buchanan

Sound Designer

"On a personal level, Rob has shown a great deal of integrity and has been a delight to work alongside. Amiable and honest, he has never lost his passion for keeping the show at it’s absolute best."

Graham Hubbard

Resident Director

"His mixing ability is of the highest standard and his knowledge of theatre practices is with out doubt and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done." 

Tony Gayle

Sound Designer

"Rob is regarded as one of the industry’s best Sound Operators and Sound Designers. I would have no hesitation in engaging Rob on my future productions and projects."   

Daniel Sparrow

Producer

"Rob's ability to deal with ‘difficult’ personalities together with his obvious ability for mixing a large scale production made him an invaluable member of the team."

Nick Sagar

Sound Designer

"Rob was always concerned with the detail of the design, working hard to balance the clarity and quality of the vocals and music whilst serving the wishes of the director and producers and led the sound team well."

John Payton

Producer

"Rob Summers is a consistent, solid and dependable Head of Department. I would have no reservation in recommending him to future productions."

Crispian Covell

Sound Designer

"Rob's contribution has been consistently of the highest standard and has helped make this production"

Justin Teasdale

Sound Designer