‘Confidence, creativity and communication are essential to an excellent education.’ Ed Elliott, Head at The Perse School Cambridge

As part of an expansion masterplan, the Performing Arts Centre at The Perse School is the final piece in a 10 year process of development. Visionary Head Ed Elliott added, ‘We have long had a vision for a performing arts centre, an environment in which everyone – whether artist, scientist or mathematician – can develop […]

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The Rule of Thirds

Christmas pageants and holiday productions are among some of the most popular themed performances this time of year. As a result, it’s necessary to plan out how to best include festive creative touches to your stage. While Christmas trees, fake snow and lots of baubles and ornaments are obvious go-tos, it’s helpful to consult with the […]

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The Dos and Donts of Stage Production

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Live performances can be exceptionally exhilarating, particularly when the venue is well set up and the lighting, sound and visual aspects compliment each other gracefully. Often a production can be so captivating that our immediate instinct is to record the performance so that we can relive our favourite moments over and over again. However, there are a […]

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Tips For A Colourful Performance

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When it comes to lighting your stage, the colours, contrast and brightness can all affect your audience’s engagement. As we saw with spotlights, the overall tone can be set simply by adding a little light here and a playing with a few angles, there. So, when it comes to light filters, there are a few […]

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Putting the Spotlight on Stage Lighting

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Various productions require different types of lighting as evidenced by our case study. By taking an in depth look at specific lights, we can help with making sure you’re making the most out of your production. This week, we’re focusing on spotlights to further explain how they can add depth and precision to a live […]

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Overcoming Stage Fright

Stage Fright is one of the most common forms of performance anxiety and affects almost everyone. In fact, some of the most prominent public figures and pop stars of our time have admitted to being subject to feeling this all too common form of performance anxiety. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with a few helpful […]

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Open Air production

Open Air productions can be tricky especially since there are multiple factors to consider. Every element of a production is just as important as the next and can make or break the audience’s’ engagement. Here are a few quick tips to make the most out of an outdoor performance. Rain Rain Go Away – Unpredictable […]

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