Brian R Holt

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Biography

Brian has been working in the theatre and events industry for over 38 years both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Born and educated in Reading Brian studied Theatre Technical Arts at Rose Bruford College Of Speech And Drama.  

After training at Rose Bruford, Brian was awarded the 'Amoco Bursary' with Welsh National Opera and was instructed and trained in large scale touring techniques. Then working at The Wilde Theatre, Bracknell, leading to a career as a Production Electrician with Harold Fielding working at both The London Palladium and Victoria Palace in London's West End.

​After working for A.B.C Cinemas Brian moved to Portugal for almost 17 years working as Technical Manager at 'Michael's at Montechoro' before returning to the U.K. Brian is now based in Edinburgh working as a freelance Lighting Designer and Events Technician also Production Management in many aspects of the Events and Theatre Industry

 

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Specialisms

Theatre:
  • International
  • West End
  • Commercial Tour
  • Regional (Studio)
  • Small Scale Touring
  • Fringe / Pub Theatre
  • Touring relights
Musical:
  • West End
  • Regional (Studio)
  • Pantomime
  • Touring relights
Opera:
  • Large scale
Dance:
  • Medium Scale
Concert:
  • Festival
Corporate:
  • Conferences
  • Exhibition Stands
  • Fashion Shows
  • Product Launches
  • Award Ceremonies
  • Open Air Events
Architectural:
  • Displays & Art
  • Domestic
  • Gardens
  • Hotels
  • Leisure & Entertainment
  • Open Air Events
  • Places of Worship
Non-professional:
  • Dance
  • Plays
  • Projection / Video Design
Education:
  • Workshops

Availability

Company:

Previous productions

Show name Type Venue/Company Role Creative Team Opened
Margaret Thatcher, Queen of Soho Theatre Wiltons Music Hall, then touring
James Seabright Ltd 		Lighting Designer
Rufus Wainwright’s symphonic Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh
BBC SSO 		Lighting Designer
Van Morrison Concert Musical Usher Hall Edinburgh
Van Morrison 		Lighting Designer
The Vintage Explosion Musical Usher Hall Edinburgh, then touring
Vintage Explosion 		Lighting Designer
Twilight in Concert Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh
Lighting Designer
Ryan Adams Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh
Lighting Designer
Margaret Thatcher, Queen of Soho Theatre The Lyric Theatre, The Lowry Salford Quays, then touring
James Seabright Ltd 		Touring Re-Lighter Lighting designer: Alex Fernandez
Director: Jon Brittain
Samara Joy Concert
Lighting Designer
Charles Esten Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh
Lighting Designer
Ross Noble Monkey Theatre Usher Hall Edinburgh
Lighting Designer
A Migrant’s Son Musical House of Oz
Lighting Designer Lighting designer: Brian R Holt
Leather Lungs Theatre House of Oz
Lighting Designer
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Website www.brianholtlighting.biz
Email address brianholtlighting@gmail.com