Nick Moran
Biography
Freelance Theatre Maker and Educator, based in London.
My Production and Lighting Design career spans Theatre, Concert Touring and Events, from Fringe to Main House, Festivals, Arenas and Stadiums
I led the BA(hons) Lighting Design and BA(hons) Production Lighting programmes at CSSD London from 2023 to 2026, and continue to teach on an ad-hoc basis.
I have delivered master-classes across Europe, and led public seminars at The PLASA Show, PLASA Focus, The ABTT Theatre Show, and the USITT Conference.
Author of:
The Right Light, based on interviews with contemporary lighting designers, published by Macmillan International [https://www.macmillanihe.com/page/detail/The-Right-Light/?K=9781137334770]
Performance Lighting Design [2nd Edition] published by Methuen Drama [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/performance-lighting-design-9781350017092/]
Electric Shadows - an introduction to video & projection design on stage published by ET Books [https://www.etbooks.co.uk/product/electric-shadows-9781904031734]
Senior Lecturer in Production & Design for Live Events and Theatre, with over 20 years’ experience developing and delivering high quality Undergraduate outreach programmes.
Skilled in fostering collaborative, respectful, and sustainable practices that promote excellent Health, Safety, and Welfare.
Strong advocate of approaches that embrace diversity and inclusion. Author of three textbooks including Performance Lighting Design.
International interviewer, presenter, panel chair and guest speaker.
Key Skills & Expertise
Very experienced teacher of Production & Design for Live Events
Excellent record of producing high quality, industry relevant training, for introductory and pre-entry
level through to Masters candidates Strong record of supporting and developing sta and freelance teachers and mentors
Health & safety leadership and training for production environments, including theatre stages &
workshops, temporary electrical installations, rigging, and working at height
History of working as a Production Electrician, Lighting Designer and Production Manager
Extensive record of stakeholder engagement and developing external partnerships
Long standing advocate for sustainable and low-carbon technical practice
Specialisms
- International
- Commercial Tour
- Regional (Studio)
- Small Scale Touring
- Fringe / Pub Theatre
- Touring relights
- Projection / Video Design
- International
- Commercial Tour
- Regional (Studio)
- Small Scale / Fringe
- Education Establishment
- Touring relights
- Projection / Video Design
- International
- Large scale
- Small scale
- Touring relights
- Projection / Video Design
- Arena Touring
- Stage Touring
- Club
- Projection / Video / Content Design
- Conferences
- Exhibition Stands
- Fashion Shows
- Product Launches
- Award Ceremonies
- Open Air Events
- Musicals
- Projection / Video Design
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Training
Availability
Previous productions
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative Team | Opened | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Lighting Design | Theatre | Macmillan International | Lighting Designer | |||
| The Right Light? | Theatre | Palgrave Macmillan | Lighting Designer |
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.nickmoranlighting.com |
| Email address | nm@nickmoranlighting.com |
| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick... |