John Rainsforth

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[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

John Rainsforth Lighting Design
Showreel 2025

Photographers: Steve Gregson, Rob Workman & Jordan Embleton

Videographers: Alex Ryland-Jones, Wycombe89 & Southpaw Dance

#lightingdesign #stagelighting #theatrelighting #scenography #theatrelightingdesign

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

I’ll be at Plasa Leeds next Tuesday. Let me know if you’re going to be around. Be great to see some of you guys!

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

I hope the Grease gang have a fantastic end of tour currently finishing off in the beautiful Istanbul.

My biggest thanks to Jonathan Stacey for looking after this for me. Couldn’t have done it without you.

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

As three fantastic companies take their last bows this weekend, I want to extend my warmest congratulations! It was a true pleasure crafting magic with every single one of you.

@XRoadsPantos @thecustomshouse

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

Thank you 2025. Hope the future is bright for all x

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

Eyes have gone googly now, Panto No.1 press's tomorrow, final plans for No.2 and No.3 have left the door. 3rd of the way there!

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

Hello Dubai Opera. Don’t worry @bcracknell I’ll try not to break anything!

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

Very excited to be heading back to Dubai on my 5th visit now. This time at the beautiful Dubai Opera House bringing a brand new production of Grease the Musical #lighting #lightingdesigner

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

New venture alert!. Excited that I’m starting a new position as Technical & Production Manager at The Customs House! A venue that’s always meant a lot to me and excited to part of its exciting future coming up! I’ll still be lighting shows so you can’t get rid of me completely!!

[The ABTT @theabtt]

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd are looking for a Deputy Head of Stage to join the Hamilton UK Tour on a short term contract to 27th December 2025.

Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/QZUDqAG913

#ABTTjobs #TheatreJobs

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

@NeilaWhite @mayflower @MaryPoppins Not enough haze!

[Dubai Opera @DubaiOpera]

From Broadway to Dubai, Grease ignites the stage with its timeless energy and iconic soundtrack.
Live at Dubai Opera, 24th October - 2nd November, 2025.

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

Just finished Sandman. Never read the books so all new to me. What a great series and a wonderful ending. Shame it is the end but another great Netflix series! No patiently waiting for Wednesday season 2!!

[Dubai Opera @DubaiOpera]

The electrifying musical GREASE is hitting the stage at Dubai Opera, bringing all the slicked-back hair, leather jackets, and timeless hits you know and love. 🎶

📅 Date: 24 October - 2 November 2025
🎟️ Tickets at https://t.co/wbuzkUqCH3
#DubaiOpera #GREASEMusical #LiveTheatre

[The ABTT @theabtt]

New Wolsey Theatre is looking for an Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) and Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) for their Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast this winter.

Find out more and apply: https://t.co/bFX65xWi3K

#ABTTjobs

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

I’ve seen a few examples of theatres where architects could do with reading this, that’s for sure!

[The ABTT @theabtt]

📘 Theatre Buildings: A Design Guide, 2024 Edition 📘

This guide is packed with 32 new projects, 260+ images, and 175 detailed diagrams—perfect for architects, enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about live performance spaces! 🎭

Get it now: https://t.co/bNLRbx9vVv

[GSA @The_GSA]

Calling all casting directors, agents, and other industry professionals! You may have already received links to watch our showcases (check your inbox, and junk folder too!). But if you haven't, please request via [email protected].

[Royal Court @royalcourt]

Announcement: Directors at the Royal Court

From jobs and bursaries to masterclass and mentoring, today we're announcing a huge new ladder of support for directors wanting to develop the craft of staging new plays.

With hundreds of places available throughout the year, find out more here: https://t.co/c5Fomvd7aU

[John Rainsforth @johnr_light]

Looking for a Lighting Designer for your next project? Check me out, I not that bad so I’ve been told!

https://t.co/iX6HtZNAnL

#theatre #ovconnect

[Eastern Angles @easternangles]

📣 CASTING OPPORTUNITY 📣

We're looking for three actors for our upcoming Christmas 2025 production of Treasure Island.

Auditions: Tuesday 5th August 2025 at the Eastern Angles Centre in Ipswich

Deadline: 12pm noon Friday 18th July

Find out more: https://t.co/NTxEya3zmR