Phoebe Keely-Thomas

Reliable and adaptable arts and events professional with experience across front-of-house operations, duty management, bar operations, box office, volunteer coordination, and technical theatre. Experienced in high-profile film, media, and live performance environments. A confident communicator with strong organisational skills, known for energy, professionalism, and team leadership.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DDA Global

Runner | September 2025 – Present

• Supporting production teams across high-profile film and media events, including TV and film premieres, the London Film Festival, red carpet events, and influencer activations.

• Providing on-the-ground talent support, including red carpet guidance, stage access and transitions, vehicle coordination, and transport logistics.

• Assisting with event set-up and breakdown, schedule management, crew coordination, and operational delivery.

• Collaborating with major organisations including BFI, Apple TV, Disney+ and Prime Video.

C Arts / C Venues

Duty Manager / Box Office / Front of House | June – August 2025

• Oversaw venue operations, including technical build and set-up.

• Liaised with performers and technical teams to ensure smooth show delivery and transitions.

• Coordinated venue staff, ticketing, customer service, and audience management.

Senior Bar Staff & Head Mixologist | May – July 2025

• Managed daily bar operations in a high-pressure festival environment.

• Designed cocktail menus, supervised bar teams, and trained junior staff during peak festival periods.

Busy Bees Nursery, Egham

Relief Staff | January 2023 – December 2024

SELECTED CREATIVE PROJECTS

Love, Caryl Churchill Theatre

Co-Writer, Choreographer & Performer | May 2024

• Co-wrote, choreographed, staged, and performed a physical theatre adaptation.

HOSPITALITY & EVENTS

Dani’s Catering, Marbella

Bar Staff, Mixologist & Event Staff | June – August 2023 & 2024

• Prepared cocktails and served food and drinks across a range of site-specific venues.

• Delivered high-quality customer service in busy, large-scale event settings.

Hurtwood House Anniversary Gala

Volunteer Bar Staff, Head of Welcoming Committee & Volunteer Coordinator | May 2021

• Supported high-volume drinks service and guest engagement in a fast-paced environment.

• Coordinated volunteers and managed front-of-house welcoming operations.

BA English Literature & Drama – 2:1 Honours

Royal Holloway, University of London | 2022–2025

A Levels

English Literature (A*), Theatre (A*), Psychology (B)

Hurtwood House | 2020–2022