Finlay Walker-O’Brien

    Biography Credits Contact Details

    Biography

    Finlay Walker-O'Brien is a Lighting Designer & Live Events Technician from Nottinghamshire, UK.

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    With experience in design ranging from High Energy Musical Theatre to Immersive Experiences & Architectural projects, he is able to deliver high end Bespoke Lighting & Production Design of which he can apply to a wide range of productions & events.

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    Freelance & Business:

    • Founder of FWOB LX Systems - A Freelance Live Events Lighting & Production company focused on delivering modern, technically robust and visually striking productions.
    • Founder of FWOB Events Group - Production of Small to Medium sized events ranging from Business Conferences to Grassroots Music Festivals.

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    Training & Qualifications:

    • As of August 2026, he holds a Diploma in Technical Theatre & Production Arts from The University Of The Arts London (UAL) which he undertook at Lincoln College.
    • ETC Eos - Lv4 Certified.
    • Chamsys MagicQ - Advanced Level.

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    https://www.instagram.com/finlaywalkerobrien

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    Specialisms

    Theatre:
    • Regional (Main House)
    • Regional (Studio)
    • Small Scale Touring
    • Education Establishment
    • Projection / Video Design
    Musical:
    • Regional (Main House)
    • Regional (Studio)
    • Small Scale / Fringe
    • Pantomime
    • Education Establishment
    Dance:
    • Medium Scale
    • Education Establishment
    Concert:
    • Club
    • Festival
    • Education Establishment
    Corporate:
    • Conferences
    • Fashion Shows
    • Award Ceremonies
    Architectural:
    • Displays & Art
    • Gardens
    • Leisure & Entertainment
    • Open Air Events
    Non-professional:
    • Dance
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    Education:
    • Lectures
    • Workshops
    • Training

    Availability

    Forthcoming productions

    Show name Type Venue/Company Role Creative Team Opens
    Come From Away Musical Theatre Royal, Lincoln
    CAODS Lincoln     		LX No 1/Crew Chief Lighting designer: Sam Studholme
    Director: Matt Hewitt
    The Echo Between Us Theatre Full House Theatre
    OJB Productions     		Supplier Lighting designer: Harry Botham
    Director: Oli Bishell
    Set designer: OJB Productions
    Nocturne Theatre Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    Nexus Creative Studios     		Lighting Designer Director: Hayley Wensley
    Set designer: Nexus Creative Studios
    RSVP Theatre Warnham Village Hall
    EZRA Immersive     		Lighting Designer Director: Davey Ezra
    Honk! Musical PQA Lincoln Lighting Designer Director: Hayley Wensley

    Previous productions

    Show name Type Venue/Company Role Creative Team Opened
    We Will Rock You the Musical Musical Lincoln Arts Centre
    DTC Productions     		LX No 1/Crew Chief Lighting designer: Tom - LAC
    Director: Matt Hewitt
    Set designer: Alex Kent
    Our House - The Madness Musical Musical BGU The Venue
    Lincoln College     		Lighting Programmer Lighting designer: Howell Thomas
    Director: Andy Watkins & Richard Boschetto
    Set designer: Scenic Projects Ltd
    Behind The Curtain Theatre Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    Lincoln College     		LX No 1/Crew Chief Lighting designer: Freddie Rolfe
    Assistant lighting designer: Bradley Braithwaite
    Director: Georgia Norton & Richard Boschetto
    Set designer: Charlie Hare & Laila Pudsey
    The Third Chair Theatre Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    Lincoln College - Lv4     		Associate Lighting Designer Director: Oli Bishell
    1984 Theatre Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    LC - Internal     		Lighting Programmer Lighting designer: Howell Thomas
    Director: Andy Watkins
    Set designer: George Hinton
    When I Grow Up - TIE 2026 Musical Lincoln College Assistant Lighting Designer Director: Georgia Norton
    Set designer: Laila Pudsey & Charlie Hare
    Six - Teen Edition Musical Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    Nexus Creative Studios     		Lighting Designer Director: Hayley Wensley
    Centre-Stage Dance Showcase Dance Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    LC - Internal     		Lighting Designer Choreographer: Y2 Dance
    Lv2 Showcase Theatre Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    LC - Internal     		Associate Lighting Designer Director: Lisa Cowley & Georgia Norton
    Set designer: Charlie Hare & Laila Pudsey
    Evoke Dance Studios - Xmas Showcase Dance Knights Theatre - Lincoln College
    Evoke Dance Studios     		Lighting Designer
    Disney's High School Musical Musical Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Ilana Duveen
    School of Rock Musical Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Ellie Nendick
    Performance Showcase Theatre Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Jason Lodge
    Scrooge Goes Wrong Theatre Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Julie Warne
    Matilda The Musical Jr Musical Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Ellie Nendick
    Set designer: Megan Crossland
    Annabella - Panto Theatre Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Jason Lodge
    Set designer: Megan Crossland
    Oliver Jr Musical Heritage High School Lighting Designer Director: Julie Warne
    Contact method Details
    Email address Finlay@fwoblxsystems.co.uk