First performed to critical acclaim in 2007, That Face is a hard-hitting, explosive play that explores the secret lives of the rich with anarchic humour. It’s now making a highly-anticipated revival at the Orange Tree Theatre in a production directed by Josh Seymour and starring Niamh Cusack. It also features a lighting design by Jamie Platt who approached White Light (WL) to supply his lighting...
In what’s regarded as one of the most epic fantasy stories ever written, J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is a sweeping saga, centered around a hobbit named Frodo, who must undertake a treacherous mission though middle Earth to destroy an evil, magic ring. The literary masterpiece has been reinterpreted numerous times over the years, from cartoons to films to even a West End musical. First...
The Macula system in use on Chichester Festival Theatre’s new musical, Rock Follies The world renowned Chichester Festival Theatre has recently upgraded its follow-spot solution with a pair of new Macula remote follow-spot systems, combined with a pair of Martin MAC Ultras, all supplied by White Light (WL). Macula is a brand-agnostic system in terms of the moving heads it can control, with an...
Last month saw the opening of the Lavender Theatre – a brand-new, open air 250-seat theatre space located in the Mayfield Lavender Fields in Surrey. The theatre, which also features a coffee bar, shop and full glasshouse restaurant, offers audiences a unique live performance experience in a picturesque setting; with its inaugural production being a revival of the musical classic Annie Get Your Gun...
In what can only be described as a timely and insightful production, Disruption shows audiences the ways in which technology – in particular Artificial Intelligence – is not only shaping the world we live in but also our very selves. Written by Andrew Stein, it focuses specifically on tech genius Nick who believes he’s cracked the code for ultimate happiness via a revolutionary algorithm so...
First performed in 1970, Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a classic farce by Italian playwright Dario Fo. Last year, it was revived in a brand-new production at Sheffield Theatres, which then moved into the Lyric Hammersmith and now finds itself arriving at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End; just over forty years since its initial London run. This latest version features a lighting...
Leading technical solutions experts White Light (WL) have continued their investment in the latest IP-rated technology with the addition of Cameo’s OTOS H5 Beam Spot Wash Hybrid to its ever increasing hire inventory of IP-rated fixtures. The OTOS H5 is an extremely flexible, highly functional and very powerful fixture which will be a great addition for Lighting Designers across a range of...
Now in its ninth year, Pride’s Got Talent is Britain’s only fully-inclusive LGBT+ talent show, showcasing the community’s best and brightest performers. The competition is split into two categories – musical acts and cabaret – with the winners not only taking home £1000 prize money but also securing the enviable slot of performing live on Pride in London’s main stage in Trafalgar Square to...
Over the years, White Light (WL) has shown a continued commitment to being a sustainable organisation. Now a certified B-Corp, the company has built a reputation for helping customers transform their existing lighting systems into something more environmentally-friendly (a topic WL led a seminar on at this year’s PLASA Focus Leeds). The latest venue to make this move from tungsten to LED is Regent...
Based on the 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s novel, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a beloved family classic, featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers. It was recently revived at The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth and featured a live orchestra, dazzling effects, spectacular dancing as well as a magical flying car. The lighting designer for this particular production was Alex Musgrave who...