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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    Contact method Details
    Website www.brianholtlighting.biz
    Email address brianholtlighting@gmail.com