Following its critically-acclaimed, sell-out run at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, The Shark is Broken is now making its long-awaited premiere in London’s West End at the Ambassador’s Theatre. Produced by Sonia Friedman, the show tells the story about what took place behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s biggest-ever blockbusters: Jaws. Currently supplying a host of West End productions including...
ArtsEd is a world-renowned centre of excellence for training in the performing arts. As part of its diverse portfolio of training, it offers an MA acting course which focuses on building versatile performers by developing their voice and identity to become bold, brave and ready for the industry. As part of the programme, the students take part in what’s known as the MA Season; an opportunity for...
Often regarded as the master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown is known across the globe for his ability to astonish and amaze audiences; whether that’s to millions through his television series or live on stage in his award-winning touring shows. He is now back touring theatres with his first new stage show in six years: Showman. Having supplied the lighting on several of...
As part of this summer’s Theatre on Kew programme, The Australian Shakespeare Company staged an open-air production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, within the uniquely botanical surroundings of Kew Gardens. As an approved supplier at the venue, with an industry-leading reputation for supplying theatre shows, White Light (WL) was chosen to provide all lighting and audio equipment for the project...
Inspired by the events of the past 18 months, Isolation is a digital performance piece which examines what happens when people from different backgrounds suddenly find themselves placed in bubbles. Commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre, it was created and directed by Lukas McFarlane and features a lighting design by Will Alder. With a strong reputation for supplying both theatre and broadcast...
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...
Like many venues across the UK, the Southwark Playhouse recently reopened its doors to welcome a live-audience for the first time in months. The opening show was You Are Here, a brand-new musical set on the night of the moon landing. Featuring a lighting design by Alex Musgrave, he approached White Light to provide the lighting equipment. Produced by Grey Area Theatre and starring Wendi Peters...
Based in Glasgow, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a world-leading conservatoire of music, drama, dance, production and film. Founded in 1847, it now has more than 1300 students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and, pre-Covid, staged over 600 live performances across its professional venues throughout the year. It recently opened a brand-new rehearsal and performance space for...
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...
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...