Entertainment lighting specialist White Light has recently sponsored UK
Theatre Awards for 2014. Produced by leading theatre membership organisation
UK Theatre, the annual event is the only nationwide awards celebration to
recognise creative excellence and outstanding achievement on and off stage
throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
White Light, a major lighting supplier for theatre and live performance in
the UK, continues to sponsor the event as part of its commitment to
supporting the UK's thriving creative sector.
In addition to sponsoring the event, White Light also provided lighting for
the celebration which took place on October 19th. This year, musical theatre
star Michael Xavier served as host while guest presenters included Anita
Dobson, Tamzin Outhwaite, Angela Griffin, Lesley Joseph, Wayne Sleep, and
Debbie Kurup.
Notable winners this year included:
Best Performance in a Musical
Jamie Parker for GUYS AND DOLLS, a Chichester Festival Theatre production
Best Director
Duncan Macmillan and Robert Icke for 1984, a Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse
and Almeida Theatre production, on tour
Best Touring Production
TRANSLATIONS -English Touring Theatre, Sheffield Theatres and Rose Theatre
Kingston
The Renee Stepham Award for Best Presentation of Touring Theatre
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Shakespeare's Globe
Speaking about the awards ceremony, White Light Managing Director Bryan
Raven said: "We're proud to continue to our support the UK Theatre Awards
again this year. It is important not only to recognise the work of
individual artists, but also to reflect on the achievements of British
Theatre as a whole. It's a great event all-around!"