Theater de Kampanje in the northern Netherlands city of Den Helder is a vibrant environment running a diverse and interesting programme of dramas, musicals, comedy, music concerts, and touring shows across its three performance venues. Also hosting business and corporate events, the annual schedule presents around 500 shows / events a year. Initially located in the city centre, since 2015 Kampanje...
Lighting designer Rachel Marlow of Auckland-based visual design studio Filament Eleven 11 used Robe T11 Profiles and T11 Fresnels at The Court Theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she lit two new productions in succession at the end of 2025 and start of 2026. The new venue is part of Christchurch's earthquake recovery plan – enacted after the devastating 2011 event – which saw it completely...
Theater De Storm in Winterswijk, the Netherlands, has been a client of Martijn Klein Gebbink of Frontline Audio & Vision for 20 years, and last year, he delivered an impressive package of 124 x Robe lighting products, including 12 x ESPRITE moving lights fitted with the HCF (High Colour Fidelity) LED engine, 80 x T11 Profiles, 12 x TX1 PosiProfiles and 20 x T15 Fresnels. The theatre has three...
One of Ukraine’s famous opera houses – Lviv National Opera – has been investing in Robe moving lights over the last five years and now has 16 x Robe Tarrantula large LED wash beams and 22 x T1 Profiles, which are among 146 moving lights in total available in the house rig. Located on Freedom Avenue in central Lviv, Ukraine, a beautiful and historic major Western city, the majestic Lviv Opera House...
Robe moving lights continue to be a popular choice for theatres in the Netherlands, with the new Theater aan de Parade in Den Bosch providing another great reference site, with over 200 Robe products in the house lighting rigs of its two principal performance spaces. The contemporary glazed architectural masterpiece designed by MVRDV sits on the footprint of the previous 1976 theatre building...
South African theatrical technical production specialist, Gearhouse Splitbeam, has invested in 16 new Robe iFORTE moving lights which are out on a major new GWB Entertainment production of the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, “Cats”, one of the world’s longest running, most popular and successful musicals. Presented in collaboration with Peter Toerien Productions by arrangement with The Really...
Last night, the OffWestEnd Theatre Awards (Offies) celebrated the extraordinary creativity and talent that define the UK’s independent theatre scene. Marking its 15th anniversary, the ceremony unveiled a bold new direction, moving away from the traditional category model. Instead, the Offies introduced eight areas of exceptional contribution, reflecting the diversity, artistry, and ambition that...
White Light is delighted to honour the achievements of former Managing Director Bryan Raven, whose dedication to theatre, sustainability, and industry development has left a lasting impact. Though surprised by the recognition, Bryan has been deeply moved by the response, receiving hundreds of heartfelt messages from colleagues and peers acknowledging his leadership, reliability, and unwavering...
Currently playing at The Old Vic in London, Oedipus is a contemporary adaptation of Sophocles’ classic tragedy. Featuring a cast led by Rami Malek as Oedipus and Indira Varma as Jocasta, the production is co-directed by Hofesh Shechter and Matthew Warchus, in a new adaptation by Ella Hickson. This epic and revelatory version follows King Oedipus on his quest to save his people. He vows to succeed...
Established in 1971, Harlow Playhouse has since been a cornerstone of the cultural landscape in Harlow, Essex. The venue hosts an array of performances across two theatres: a 400-seat main auditorium and a 120-seat studio theatre. Showcasing a variety of events, from music and comedy to musicals and drama, Harlow Playhouse plays a pivotal role in the local arts scene. Following the success of two...