Testimonials
“In an industry where the turnaround times are tight and the pressure is on to deliver world class events and entertainment, good planning and practical delivery solutions are the key. Cathy Knowsley’s planning is thorough and her implementation is practical in all aspects of her work”
Jeff Hewitt
Managing Director, Metro Productions Limited
(Suppliers of staging for the Rugby World Cup Fanzone in Wellington)
“I genuinely cannot think of anyone I trust more on an event than Cathy. Her ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from various backgrounds be they community leaders, technicians, artists, or local authorities, made her a valuable asset on a large event like the Diwali Festival of Lights. Her attention to risk management and event planning is meticulous – she thinks of everything: crowd movement; waste management; participant briefings; and most importantly, making sure that everyone involved in the event enjoys themselves. She inspires loyalty from her colleagues and is the best ally on an event you will ever have.”
Sonal Patel
Producer – Diwali Festival of Lights, 2004 – 2006 (Wellington City Council)
“Cathy is a human swiss army knife with a prodigious skill set which has made her an invaluable contributor to the Indian Ink Theatre Company. Her roles within Indian Ink have encompassed technical manger, stage manager, tour manager, lighting operator, sound operator and lighting designer – we continue to heap responsibility on her and she continues to exceed expectations. Over a 15 year association we’ve thrown every conceivable curve ball at Cathy; from large scale, multiple show turn arounds to impossible, ill-equiped venues to an entirely German speaking crew! Every time she brings the show in on time and on budget using excellent communication, resourcefulness, a tireless work ethic and a healthy sense of humor. Cathy is a fiercely loyal asset to any team.”
Jacob Rajan
Co-director, Indian Ink Theatre Company
“Cathy has been teaching on the Technology and Management programmes at Toi Whakaari since 2008. Her specialist industry experience around events, health and safety and hazard management is an invaluable resource for the students learning. Cathy is innovative in her practice and her passion around safe working practice inspires the students.”
Kate Robertson
Head of Entertainment Technology and Performing Arts Management
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School
“I’ve contracted Cathy on various events including Diwali Festival, New Years Eve and Cuba St Carnival. Cathy’s experience in production management, logistics and health and safety ensures we’re delivering and supporting safe event practices. Cathy’s commitment to health and safety is sophisticated and leading the industry to deliver safer events.”
Rebecca Hardie
Manager Community Events, Wellington City Council
“I have worked with Cathy on a number of Wellington’s large events. Her work for me as Site Manager and part of the leadership team for the event demonstrated the range of skill Cathy has in both her execution of events and her ability to communicate across all levels. It was only with Cathy’s support we could have pulled off erecting NZ largest peg and pole tent in NZ’s most iconic cricket ground. Her diligence to safety is a huge asset to the Wellington events scene and has assisted in pushing for some leading practice across a number of high profile events which I have had great experience in applying. Her passion for what she does is clear in her dexterity to work across all production areas and deliver on a number of complex sites. Would love to work with her again”.
Emma Weston
Event Director/ Owner, Summerset 2009
