Rob Summers is a sound designer/sound engineer with extensive knowledge of theatre sound with an expert understanding of computer-controlled digital audio mixing consoles, wireless microphones and PA systems who takes pride in his work and always go above and beyond to make sure that he delivers great results and create exceptional work every time. 

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!

Training: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA)

As Musical Director: School Of Rock (Korea Tour); Fat Friends (UK Tour); The Bodyguard (China Tour); I’m a Cheerleader (The Other Palace); Good Vibrations (Lyric); Grey Gardens (Southwark Playhouse); Grand Hotel (Southwark Playhouse); The Lion King (UK & Ireland tour); Grand Hotel (ACT Theatre, Tokyo); Parade (Southwark Playhouse); Spring Awakening (UK tour); Eurobeat (Turbine Theatre); What I Go To School For (Theatre Royal, Brighton); Lift (Soho Theatre); Godspell (Actors Church); Tell Me On A Sunday (Silverblue); The Inspiration Awards, London (Cadogan Hall) & Los Angeles (Royce Hall); Legacy Falls (Charing Cross); Assassins (Union); Who Ate All The Pies (Tristan Bates); Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi (Union); Aladdin (New Victoria); Snow White (New Victoria); Robin Hood (New Victoria); Robin Hood (Milton Keynes); Robinson Crusoe (SECC Arena); Cinderella (Capitol); Cinderella (Assembly); Six Ways & Falsettoland (Jermyn Street & Edinburgh Festival); Fame (Urdang); Merrily We Roll Along (GSMD); Girlfriends (Mountview); Godspell (Union); ShadowBall (HMDT); From The Top (Landor)

As Musical Supervisor: John and Jen (Southwark Playhouse); Good Vibrations (Lyric); Impossible (Noël Coward/Tour); Grand Hotel (ACT Theatre, Tokyo); What I Go To School For (Theatre Royal, Brighton); Mack & Mabel (Southwark Playhouse); The Fix (Union); Burlesque (Jermyn Street); Noël And Gertie (Cockpit); Teenage Opera (BYMT); Smokey Joes Café (Landor).

As Composer/Orchestrator/Arranger: I'm a Cheerleader (West End Live); Good Vibrations (Lyric); Impossible (Noël Coward/Tour); Grand Hotel (ACT Theatre, Tokyo); What I Go To School For (Theatre Royal, Brighton); The Inspiration Awards, London (Cadogan Hall) & Los Angeles (Royce Hall); Girlfriends (Mountview); Teenage Opera (BYMT); Six Ways (Jermyn Street)"

Winner of Best New Score at the NSDF Awards 2009 for 'Six Ways'.

Michael Bradley

Musical Supervisor  

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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

"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 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

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

Justin Teasdale

Sound Designer

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