I reconciled Grace Smart ‘s comments on the need for bold new stage design and my list of musicals sorted by generic / multifunctional staging elements and yep, she’s got a fine point.

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We're looking for: 🎬 a Producer 🎨 & a Designer Within commutable distance of Halifax or Sheffield to work with us on an upcoming project taking place in a leading regional theatre in Yorkshire in May & June! ⚠️ Deadline: Tue 4 May ⚠️ 👉 bit.ly/2Spq07t #artsjobs

#venuedujour great view as to be expected for event work. All down to the show caller.... comms on....

#venuedujour Lights down and orchestra live for SENBLA latest presentation as JOKER comes to Dubai Opera

Elf back of the shelf…

Hi Rt Hon Nadine Dorries yesterday the shows below were closed due to Covid outbreaks. You tweeted about a hedgehog sanctuary and Strictly. Looking forward to your comments today & offer of support. Because.. it’s your job.

A few snaps from this weeks #venuedujour with TrakArt Pops Orchestra in Nicosia

If I ran the world, 100 million people would watch a live musical together once a year, and during intermission, some folks would come out and play a 10-minute football game.

It has been a pleasure putting together the ‘Thank You’ arena tour for Diana Ross. The collaboration of lighting design, programming and media integration by Ben M Rogers and David Horner who worked closely together to create an elegant production that frames the iconic superstar.

Last weekend Ben M Rogers and David Horner where at the iconic Glastonbury festival pyramid stage lighting the show for the amazing Diana Ross who gave an outstanding legend heading performance. #dianaross #lightingdesign #lightingdirector #malighting #glastonbury #pyramidstage

Closing show at Longleat for an all too brief UK tour of 7 arena shows and 7 festivals. Lovely to see team SENBLA last night. Thanks to David Horner Visual Connection® for the show prep and being a partner in this illumination. Onwards to Europe.

The joy of live theatre and storytelling is again captured in the heartfelt Patch of Blue Cassie and the Lights playing at Underbelly Edinburgh during the fringe. Beautifully constructed with superb craft across all creative disciplines. Unmissable. Bravo Alex Howarth

The first show of my six-show residency at the Wynn Las Vegas was a fabulous time! I’ve got so many more songs to share from my heart in Las Vegas so I do hope to see more of you! #DianaRossThankYou #Vegas ticketmaster.com/diana-ross-tic…

There is only 12 days left to support the creation of The (Almost) Complete Works of Hamlet by Harry Venning (harry venning). As seen in The Stage 1988-2022! Follow this link for more information, details on how to support and rewards! bit.ly/3flVGLZ

#madapplelv the latest Cirque du Soleil show on the strip delivers an engaging variety show for an adult audience having a blast with mashed up popular soundtrack, superb acrobatics and risqué comedy. It might be all about New York but it’s a pure Las Vegas party.

Final show of the 2022 Ms. Ross “Thank You” Tour. Extremely grateful to be a part of these amazing shows. Ben M Rogers David Horner #lightingdesign #lightingdirector #lightingprogrammer #grandma2 #gma2 #dianaross #dianarossthankyou

A spectacular sky sets the precedent for Cirque du Soleil Kurios in Atlanta tonight. C’est magnifique!

Our Glastonbury show from this year is featured in the latest issue of the Society of Lighting Directors magazine (STLD). Ben M Rogers David Horner #glastonburyfestival #lightingdesign #lightingdirector #festivallighting #ma2 #grandma2 #lightingprogrammer #dianaross #tvlighting