Events

Show caller & stage manager for global events.

Opening ceremonies, military tattoos, global summits, product launches and awards shows, called on five continents. Rory started in London’s West End, has been show calling large-scale events since 2019, and is a serving Army Reserve soldier.

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Rory Jakeman on headset calling a live show at the production desk
15+years in live performance & events
100+events show called since 2019
5continents
10years in London’s West End

Worldwide

23 countries. 5 continents.

World map highlighting the 23 countries Rory Jakeman has worked in, from the UK and USA to Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Kenya, Singapore and China

Previous clients include

Google
Pepsi
Visa
Microsoft
Rolls-Royce
Netflix
Booking.com
Jaguar
Land Rover
Formula 1
Silverstone
BBC
Lipton
EE
BT
Ford
Gates Foundation
Revolut
Lloyds Bank
Harlequins
Ronald McDonald House Charities
MWC Barcelona
Africa Climate Summit 2023
13th African Games, Accra 2023
IMG
Emirates FA Cup
Mitel
Rory Jakeman in British Army uniform in front of St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Military & ceremonial events

Serving soldier.
Show professional.

As a current British Army Reserve soldier, Rory understands the traditions, timings and chain of command behind a military occasion, and he knows how to turn them into a live show that runs to the second.

  • The Royal Edinburgh Military TattooStage Manager
  • VE Day 80, Royal Albert HallEvent Manager
  • West End HeroesStage Management
  • Trooping the ColourCeremonial duty
  • Remembrance SundayCeremonial duty
  • Lord Mayor’s ShowCeremonial duty

Ideal for tattoos and beating retreats, remembrance and commemorations, regimental anniversaries, forces charity galas and military awards dinners.

Selected show calling credits

Recent shows.

Ceremonies & sport

  • 13th African Games Opening CeremonyGhana
  • Laver Cup Opening NightLondon
  • Premiership Women’s Rugby FinalTwickenham
  • British Grand Prix, Fusion LoungeSilverstone
  • Premiership Rugby Big Game 17Twickenham

Tech & brand summits

  • IBM ThinkSingapore
  • Rolls-Royce Spectre LaunchGoodwood
  • Microsoft AI TourParis
  • Amazon Leaders SummitCannes Lions
  • TikTok Live FestBarcelona
  • Vodafone 5G LaunchLondon
  • MediaTek Executive SummitLos Angeles

Global & awards

  • Bloomberg CityLabMadrid / Mexico
  • Zayed Prize for Human FraternityAbu Dhabi
  • PepsiCo International ConventionNew York
  • RIBA Stirling PrizeLondon
  • Gates Foundation EventLagos
  • World Tourism DayRiyadh

Also stage managed

NFL London Series Half Time ShowVogue World LondonUnited Nations HR 75th, GenevaCricket World CupJaguar Land Rover launches

Theatre

Matilda the MusicalThe Book of MormonMotown the MusicalAladdin the MusicalTina Turner the MusicalImpossibleBend It Like Beckham the MusicalThe Drowned Man, PunchdrunkShakespeare in LoveMary PoppinsKing Lear, Old VicGuys and Dolls, Royal Albert Hall
Rory Jakeman on headset on the pitch at the 2025 NFL London Games

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