Theatre Lighting Design: Conversations on the Art, Craft and Life

This book offers insights into the life of a professional lighting designer, featuring interviews with designers at different stages of their careers and a group interview with the designer and lighting team of Billy Elliot. It covers inspiration, practical advice, challenges, collaborations, and the art and craft of lighting, as well as the practicalities of a lighting career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of professional lighting designers through a series of interviews with seasoned professionals at various stages of their careers, as well as a group interview with the lighting designer and team behind the acclaimed musical "Billy Elliot." The featured designers include Neil Austin, Natasha Chivers, Jon Clark, Paule Constable, Rick Fisher, Richard Howell, Howard Hudson, Jessica Hung Han Yun, Mark Jonathan, Amy Mae, Ben Ormerod, Bruno Poet, Jackie Shemesh, and Johanna Town. With their extensive experience, these designers have worked on a wide range of shows across the globe, earning numerous awards for their exceptional work. In this book, they generously share their inspiration, practical advice, and valuable insights into the world of lighting design. Whether you are embarking on a career in lighting or simply enjoy attending theatre performances, this book will captivate you with its fascinating content. The designers delve into various aspects of their craft, including approaching new designs, overcoming challenges, utilizing light and dark, color and texture, managing collaborations, and navigating the practicalities of a lighting career. They offer valuable tips and tricks that can help anyone achieve success in this creative field. From getting enough work to pay the bills to lighting the world's biggest shows, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the art and craft of lighting design. It is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about the magic of light and the impact it has on the world of theatre.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 170 x 245 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350295926