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Lighting the Show

A Practical Guide to working in a theatre dynamic

Beginners course on becoming a Lighting Technician


Content:  Areas Covered in the workshop:

  • Safety in the theatre
  • Layout  
  • Lighting Plot
  • Rigging – hanging and focusing
  • Lighting Design Gels/ mood lighting / spot lighting / back lighting
  • Understanding a Lighting Plot
  • Programming and operating the lighting desk during a production

Dates Workshop Available:

May Sat 31st/ June Sat 7th / Mon 9th /Tues 10th /Wed 11th / Thurs 12th / Mon 16th /Sat 28th

Times of Workshop:
Morning Workshop:                9:00 – 12:00pm
Afternoon Workshop:             2:00pm 5:00pm
Evening Workshop:                6:00pm – 9:00pm


Cost per participant: €60 (two 3hr workshops)


16 workshops: max 4 per workshop 64 places only

Please Note:

When filling your chosen dates for attendance please ensure you have chosen two separate days for attendance, as this will ensure full utilization in attaining practical knowledge of working lighting equipment within an auditorium environment. 

Lifting of lights, climbing of ladders, heights, and electronics will all be elements of these workshops, please ensure appropriate clothing is worn.