Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest
Romania’s Bucharest Opera recently staged The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway’s longest-running musical, with a wide array of Claypaky fixtures illuminating the beloved play’s romantic and thrilling scenes. The production at the Bucharest National Opera House ran from March 31 to May 14 with the first performances selling out hours after tickets went on sale. The show’s staff worked with teams from Broadway and London’s West End to ensure a high artistic level was achieved.Read More »Claypaky Fixtures Shine for ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in Bucharest
The ADJ Group of Companies is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ADJ Europe. The company’s European operation began trading in 2002 and has since grown to be a significant player within the region’s professional lighting industry. As part of the festivities – delayed from last year due to uncertainty over the global pandemic – ADJ’s European headquarters in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, was visited last week by dignitaries from the local municipality who were excited to tour the company’s existing facility and hear of plans for a substantial extension that is about to begin construction.
Human vs. Machine… It is an age-old conundrum, and one that has never been more relevant than it is today, as society takes its first steps into the era of AI. It is also a theme that ran through the iconic Gary Numan’s three-night, “one thousandth celebration show” residency at the Electric Ballroom. Reflecting this dichotomy was an evocative David Howard lighting design that often split the stage into two sections.
The live finals of American Idol 2023 moved to a new, historic venue – Red Studios Hollywood – giving Lighting Designer Tom Sutherland of DX7 Design and Production Designer Florian Wieder the chance to create a fresh and exciting new look in this special space, which has embraced history and innovation in film and TV production since the early 20th century.
