Rob Halliday

by Rob Halliday From its founding days, White Light has looked forward, constantly embracing new technology as it has appeared. Over the decades the company was the first to supply to the West End, amongst other things, the CCT Silhouette, Arri lighting consoles, a wide range of moving lights, the ETC Source Four and countless other products that went on to become industry standards – and in many cases have gone on to be considered classics.

Conversations on the Art, Craft and Life By Emma Chapman and Rob Halliday Theatre Lighting Design: Conversations on the Art, Craft and Life is a book that is based on a series of interviews with a handful of theatrical Lighting Designers. This book offers a bridge between the basic skills of being a Lighting Designer, to taking early steps as a professional Lighting Designer. Established designers share inspiration and practical advice, useful to anyone embarking on a career in the industry.

Having appeared to great acclaim and huge popularity last year, Classic Gear Live, which presents some of the key lighting and sound products that have shaped the entertainment industry, is back for 2024 at this year’s PLASA Show, which runs from September 1-3 at Olympia in London. This year’s display builds on the success of last year, with some returning favorites and a whole bunch of ‘new’ classics besides.