Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of World War One France. Filled with stirring music and songs, it has become renowned for its astonishing use of life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring...
Having first being performed on Broadway in 1964, in a production which won ten Tony Awards, Hello, Dolly! is the classic Jerry Herman musical about Dolly Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to New York to find a match for the miserly, unmarried Horace Vandergelder. It has been revived countless times over the years, having first arrived in the West End in 1965. Now, almost sixty years on...
Penned by the legendary Cole Porter and now considered one of the most iconic musicals of all time, Kiss Me, Kate has recently made a much anticipated return to the London Stage at the Barbican Theatre. Starring Adrian Dunbar and Broadway legend Stephanie J Block, the show tells the story of two fraught ex-lovers who may or may not still have feelings for each other and who are forced to work...
The National Theatre has extended its long relationship with GLP fixtures by becoming the first theatre in the world to take delivery of the manufacturer’s new impression X5 Bar 1000. This has been added to the rig in the Olivier Theatre in time for the staging of The Witches – a musical version of the … Continue reading "National Theatre First to Invest in GLP’s New impression X5 Bar 1000 Linear...
Last month, the Palace Theatre in London’s West End played host to The Show Must Go On – a unique concert which celebrated the very best of the London theatre scene whilst raising vital funds for theatrical charities. The show featured select performances from over 18 West End shows, including The Lion King, Matilda, & Juliet, Come From Away, Back to the Future and many more, as well as having a...
Sage Gateshead is an internationally-renowned music centre and conference and event venue located in the North East of England. In 2019/20, it welcomed 430,000 visitors, staged 500 concerts and events, supported over 200 musicians, worked with 20,000 children and young people and 20,000 adults through music-making, whilst an additional 6.6 million people heard its work via stream or broadcast. The...
Since its formation in 1971, White Light has established an unparalleled reputation for providing its customers with a level of support and expertise they would not receive anywhere else. Similarly, its continued investment in the very latest technology alongside its longstanding relationships with leading manufacturers has allowed clients immediate access to a wide variety of products. As part of...
ArtsEd is one of the UK’s leading drama schools and for over a century has offered a range of Acting and Musical Theatre courses at a variety of levels. As part of its training, third year students take part in their renowned Graduate Shows, with two of this year’s productions being Kipps: The Half a Sixpence Musical and Ragtime. The lighting designer for both was Nic Farman, who approached White...
Located in the heart of the Sussex countryside, Glyndebourne is one of the most renowned and celebrated opera houses in the world, delivering performances to over 150,000 people on an annual basis. Every Summer, it normally hosts the Glyndebourne Festival: a world-class opera season which plays to audiences in its state-of-the-art indoor auditorium. The technical team at Glyndebourne recently...
The Grange Festival is a summer opera festival that takes place at The Grange in Hampshire. Following its first season in 2017, the Festival has become renowned for showcasing world-class operas, all taking place within the stunning setting of a country estate. While the Festival normally hires lighting equipment for each season, they recently decided to invest in a permanent rig and approached...