Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Iconic Manchester Theatre Upgrades with High End Systems
LightSoundJournal.com: The spectacular glass-walled space, seats up to 750 people on three levels and is a seven-sided theatre suspended from four large columns. Although most of the theatre’s work is self-produced and bespoke for the space, its current program requires a luminaire that can meet very different challenges; from straight plays, to musicals and even live music events.
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There's something about theatre in the round that feels so intimate in contrast with typical proscenium theatre. I'm not sure if it's the proximity to the actors or how you can look up from the action and lock eyes with another unsuspecting audience member. Maybe it's the combination of both. I haven't seen many shows in the round but the ones I have have always baffled me. Especially from a technical standpoint, it can be difficult. When the audience is surrounding you it's hard to get anything past them. Backstage magic was difficult. I didn't know there were professional theatres that chose to be permanently in the round. I have to say I read this article not because I was super interested in lighting or their new fixtures but because it was refreshing to see an article that wasn't about corona. Given how greatly the live entertainment industry has suffered due to the pandemic almost all the articles center around its impact and prevention. It was nice to see an update from the industry that wasn't about the disease.
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