Introducing… Paul Mooney, Heritage Executive at Surrey County Cricket Club
As part of our ‘A Life In Cricket’ Campaign, we will be talking about the passionate and committed individuals who work in cricket.
In this episode we meet Paul, who tells us about his career to date and why he’d recommend a career in cricket to a young person.
Watch Paul’s video below and keep scrolling to learn more about Paul and his career.
How did you originally get into cricket?
Watching the Test matches on the BBC. Listening to Richie Benue and Test Match Special was like nothing I had ever heard before . I then played a little bit of cricket at school and University. After a 10 year break, I started again playing for ACME Cricket Club.
What did you do before you worked in cricket?
I trained as an actor. I have been everything from a Pirate at Alton Towers, The Gruffalo to a Maze Master at the Crystal Maze. I have even been a Tour Guide on speed boats on the Thames. I’m still a magic Drag Act on the London circuit.
When did you first join Surrey?
I first joined Surrey six years ago . I started as a tour guide and the moved to various roles throughout the company. I have been Caesar The lion on a few occasions.
Why did you join Surrey?
My love of cricket and the history of it. I started as a tour guide and have since had many different roles. From retail to ticketing, I have worked for the club in many different positions.
What do you most enjoy about your current role?
The storytelling of bringing the history of The Kia Oval to life. From the sporting history to the social importance of the of the world changing events that have happened here.
What are the biggest challenges you face in your role?
Apart from the fragile nature of some of our older items , the changing nature of how the past is seen and accounted is something I have to take great care attention to reflect the historical truth.
What are you most looking forward to in cricket in 2023?
It’s an Ashes year. Both the Men’s and Women’s matches really capture the imagination.
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