Lighting designer with experience across theatre, dance, and touring. I’m love projects where lighting plays a big part in the storytelling. Looking for someone who works collaboratively and brings a thoughtful, story-led approach? Get in touch! Johnrainsforth.com

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Thrilled to have joined as Lighting Designer for a brand new production of Grease opening this October at non other than the gorgeous Dubai Opera!

See you there!

📣 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: buff.ly/PHWSKvD

Here’s where the rubber meets the road. Let’s go! “The Pajama Game” Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Dir. Ian Talbott Chor. Simon Hardwick Des. Stewart Charlesworth 📸 Steve Gregson

It’s horrible seeing the reports out of India today and the crash that has taken so many lives. My thoughts go out to all of their families. Let the investigation happen and stop guessing, there are countless things that could have led to this but it really doesn’t help! #avgeek

It still amazes me how far lighting visualisation has come! Can anyone guess the venue? CAST Software #theatre #lightingdesign

Looking for a Lighting Designer for your next project? Check me out, I not that bad so I’ve been told! johnrainsforth.com #theatre #ovconnect

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

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].

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

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: abtt.org.uk/jobs/asm-and-d… #ABTTjobs

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 dubaiopera.com #DubaiOpera #GREASEMusical #LiveTheatre

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!!

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

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: abtt.org.uk/jobs/deputy-he… #ABTTjobs #TheatreJobs

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!!

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

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