The Association for Lighting Production and Design

Representing the art & creative input of light

Marcus Tozini
Promoting the appreciation of light in all its forms

John Bishop
Focus on topics that affect our members' work
Creating a cross industry discussion
A social network for those working in live performance lighting
Discussion of artistic, creative lighting aims & processes

John Bishop

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Claypaky Ultimo Sharpys Light Up BravoCon LIVE Shows in Las Vegas

Lighting Designer John Viesta of Infinite Designs Inc . utilized 35 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures to light “ BravoCon LIVE with Andy Cohen !” at the Planet Hollywood Live Theater & Show Venue in Las Vegas . The shows were a highlight of the Bravo cable network’s BravoCon 2025 fan event. Hosted by Bravo star Andy Cohen, they featured musical performances, interviews, games, the cheeky Bravo...

Tour Tech East Backs GLP with impression X5 IP Maxx Inventory

Based in Nova Scotia, rental company Tour Tech East has extended its long relationship with GLP by ordering an initial batch of 50 GLP impression X5 IP Maxx fixtures. The powerful wash light delivers 21,000 lumens of output from 37 high-performance 40W RGBL LEDs and has enabled director of business development Peter Hendrickson to upgrade the … Continue reading "Tour Tech East Backs GLP with...

The BFG Caught The Dream Rig with White Light

Currently playing at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, Roald Dahl’s unforgettable tale The BFG has been reimagined in a new adaptation by Tom Wells, directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans. The production features a lighting design by Zoe Spurr, who partnered with White Light (WL) to supply the lighting rig. The BFG tells the story of Sophie, a young orphan who is...