Photograph from Twilight in Concert - lighting design by Brianholtlighting
From the show Twilight in Concert
Photograph from A Migrant’s Son - lighting design by Brianholtlighting
From the show A Migrant’s Son
Photograph from D Day 80th Anniversary - lighting design by Brianholtlighting
From the show D Day 80th Anniversary
Photograph from Ryan Adams - lighting design by Brianholtlighting
From the show Ryan Adams
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Brian R Holt

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Biography

Brian has been working in the theatre and events industry for over 38 years both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Born and educated in Reading Brian studied Theatre Technical Arts at Rose Bruford College Of Speech And Drama.  

After training at Rose Bruford, Brian was awarded the 'Amoco Bursary' with Welsh National Opera and was instructed and trained in large scale touring techniques. Then working at The Wilde Theatre, Bracknell, leading to a career as a Production Electrician with Harold Fielding working at both The London Palladium and Victoria Palace in London's West End.

​After working for A.B.C Cinemas Brian moved to Portugal for almost 17 years working as Technical Manager at 'Michael's at Montechoro' before returning to the U.K. Brian is now based in Edinburgh working as a freelance Lighting Designer and Events Technician also Production Management in many aspects of the Events and Theatre Industry

 

Previous productions

Previous productions

Show name Type Venue/Company Role Creative Team Opened
Twilight in Concert Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh Lighting Designer Oct 2024
Ryan Adams Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh Lighting Designer Sep 2024
Margaret Thatcher, Queen of Soho Theatre The Lyric Theatre, The Lowry Salford Quays, then touring
James Seabright Ltd
Touring Re-Lighter Lighting designer: Alex Fernandez
Director: Jon Brittain
Sep 2024
Samara Joy Concert Lighting Designer Apr 2024
Charles Esten Concert Usher Hall Edinburgh Lighting Designer Apr 2024
Ross Noble Monkey Theatre Usher Hall Edinburgh Lighting Designer Nov 2023
A Migrant’s Son Musical House of Oz Lighting Designer Lighting designer: Brian R Holt
Aug 2023
Leather Lungs Theatre House of Oz Lighting Designer Aug 2023
Location availability:
  • Worldwide
Contact method Details
Website www.brianholtlighting.biz
Email address brianholtlighting@gmail.com
Theatre:
  • International
  • West End
  • Commercial Tour
  • Regional (Studio)
  • Small Scale Touring
  • Fringe / Pub Theatre
  • Touring relights
Musical:
  • West End
  • Regional (Studio)
  • Pantomime
  • Touring relights
Opera:
  • Large scale
Dance:
  • Medium Scale
Concert:
  • Festival
Corporate:
  • Conferences
  • Open Air Events
  • Exhibition Stands
  • Fashion Shows
  • Product Launches
  • Award Ceremonies
Architectural:
  • Displays & Art
  • Domestic
  • Gardens
  • Hotels
  • Open Air Events
  • Places of Worship
Non-professional:
  • Dance
  • Projection / Video Design

News

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