5 of our Favourite shows in London

Seeing a London show is great, from the costume, to the set to the Stage Lighting. London shows are by far one of the most popular things to do when visiting the capital of England, especially for tourists. Some of the teams favourite shows include: 1. Mamma Mia! This musical is one of the feel […]

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The Complex Nature of a Job in Lighting

Before starting out in the lighting business it is important to consider the complex nature of the job. There are many different levels and job disciplines to be considered in a range of industries. There is stage lighting or theatre lighting, commercial lighting or home lighting, amongst many more. To succeed well in a lighting […]

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STAGE LIGHTING IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCES

With many theatres across London spending millions of pounds on their theatre lighting design, the advance in technology has led to a wider variety of lighting solutions and possibilities throughout dramatic performances. “Lighting directors now have more scope and more possibilities than ever before,” said one stage director in Hampshire, “Larger venues have so much […]

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PERTH THEATRE RECEIVES LOTTERY GRANT

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Perth Theatre, where Ewan McGregor first took up acting as a young man, has just received one of four lottery grants which will go towards reinstating the theatre to the grandeur it once had when it was first built. McGregor first went to the Scottish theatre as a teenager where he took up acting and […]

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PG PARTNERSHIP WITH ADJ

PG stage have become an official partner of ADJ for 2011, ADJ offer a broad range of products covering professional audio and lighting applications to the commercial and retail market, PG Stage will concentrate on the professional range of products including lighting equipment from Elation, trussing from Duratruss and sound equipment together with accessories from […]

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PLANNING A BIG EVENT?

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According to a study 65% of people believed that the audio and lighting effects in an event are important to the atmosphere of the performance. Whether this is a band, gig, theatrical performance or dance show, the lighting and sound are important factors to consider if you are planning a live event. Without a good […]

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THE GROWTH OF THE LIVE EVENT INDUSTRY

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Live events are taking place more now than ever before, with even more shows being put on this Christmas season as carol singing concerts, pantomimes and church services are running up and down the country. The popularity of comedy events has also increased by around 30% in the last decade, with live comedy gigs being […]

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THEATRE GOERS TURN OUT DESPITE RECESSION

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According to sales figures, the number of people visiting the theatre in London has stayed consistent throughout the past couple of years, despite the recent recession. Sales were expected to fall as more people would have less disposable income to spend on theatre tickets. However, according to a Producer in the West End, turn out […]

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