We’re hiring!

Henley Theatre Services is going from strength to strength, and to keep up with the demand for our services we’re looking to expand our friendly team. We have a position available for an Installations & Service Engineer/Electrician.  If you are experienced and motivated with an interest in the performing arts sector, then we would love…

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Professional lighting maintenance tips

  Maintaining professional lighting is important to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Whether you’re a school, theatre, or lighting technician, by following these tips you can get years more out of your lighting and avoid those embarrassing failures whilst mid-production:   Regular Cleaning: Dust, dirt, and debris can accumulate on lighting fixtures, reducing their brightness…

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Troubleshooting tips for lighting professionals

Troubleshooting tips for lighting professionals   Step 5 of our guide to mastering production stage lighting comes in 2 parts. As a lighting professional, troubleshooting is an essential part of your job to ensure that lighting systems are functioning properly. This first part of step 5 covers some troubleshooting tips that can help you identify…

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Avolites Lighting Controls Product Guide

Avolites Quartz Lighting Console

Avolites Lighting Controls – Product Guide   The history of Avolites Avolites was started in 1976 in Hammersmith, London by Ian Walley. Ian believed in the power of technology innovation to improve creative expression and coupled that belief with component reliability and ergonomically designed interfaces allowing for ever-more artistic freedom, quality finish, and inspired design. …

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Designing stage lighting with purpose

Designing stage lighting with purpose   Great stage lighting design goes beyond simply illuminating the stage—it enhances the performance and conveys the desired mood and atmosphere.  In step 2 of our guide to mastering production stage lighting, we discuss the importance of understanding the show’s theme, mood, and narrative when designing lighting schemes.  We explore…

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Shining the Spotlight: A 5-Step Guide to Mastering Production Stage Lighting

Shining the Spotlight: A 5-Step Guide to Mastering Production Stage Lighting   If you’re looking to master the art of production stage lighting or event lighting, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned lighting designer or a curious newcomer, this 5-step guide aims to illuminate the world of stage lighting and…

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The Basics of Stage Lighting

In the first step of mastering production stage lighting, we start with the basics. We introduce the various types of lighting fixtures commonly used, such as spotlights, floodlights, and LED fixtures, and explain their unique characteristics and applications. We also explore lighting positions, controls, and design, providing you with a solid foundation to build upon.…

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Mastering Lighting Control

Mastering Lighting Control To achieve precise and dynamic lighting effects for festivals, theatres, school productions and events, it is important to learn how to master lighting control systems. You can either choose to hire lighting control systems or purchase them, depending on which option offers the best value for your situation. Step 3 of our…

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