Hello.
I'm Jack.
A London based Lighting Designer originally from Chelmsford, Essex.
When I started to work backstage at my local theatre at 18, I soon realised that lighting was my passion.
Here I taught myself the basics of theatre craft, soon after taking the role of Technical Director.
After graduating in 2018 I freelanced as a Production Electrician, giving me in-depth knowledge of the mechanics of performance lighting. After moving into touring relighting, I now focus on Lighting Design in all aspects of live performance and visual art.
For me lighting is the perfect medium in which to express. There is something about it's intangibility that has always fascinated me; the way it can evoke such primal, deep set emotions, good and bad. The way it can capture a mood, or remind you of something from the past. The iconography of light.
I don't underestimate its power.
In my work I am very image/concept led and strive for meaningful collaboration. I work best when no department is closed; where we can all contribute from our experiences and unique outlooks.
I like to work on stories that are very much in the forefront of the human psyche, not often told or have a strong message. I strive to bring my unique outlook and artistic flare to all the work I produce.
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JACK HATHAWAY
Education
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Theatre Practice BA Hons
UPCOMING
2024
Damien Nettles (R&D) Quay Arts (Deadman)
The Stone God - Arcadian Opera, Bloomsbury Theatre (Dir: Ali Marshal)
Opera Scenes - Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music
2025
As Associate LD: Macbeth, Lyric Hammersmith, ETT. ( Dir: Richard Twyman)
Opera Scenes - Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music (Feb 25)
Empty But Solid, The Place ( Movement: Shiyu Lu & Haonan Ma)
PREVIOUS WORK
2024:
I really do think this will change your life, Mercury Theatre (Dir: Hetty Hodgson)
Empty But Solid, Excelsior Studios (Shiyu Lu & Haonan Ma)
I really do think this will change your life, Ed Fringe Pleasance (Dir: Hetty Hodgson)
Still Lives, Peckham Rye Waiting Room Dir: Rebecca McCutcheon
The Merry Wives of Windsor, OVO Dir: (Adam Nicolls)
Gawain and the Green Knight, OVO (Dir: Kelly Stewart)
Sometimes, South East Dance (Lead Artist: J Neve Harrington)
The Freshwater Five UK Tour, Deadman (Dir: Becks Granger)
As Associate LD: Macbeth, Bristol Old Vic & UK Tour
(English Touring Theatre, Dir: Richard Twyman)
Romeo and Juliet, New Wolsey Theatre (Dir: Douglas Rintoul)
Animal Farm, Birmingham Hippodrome (BYMT, Dir: Ellie Jones)
The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto, Electric Theatre (Starcatcher Productions Dir: Sue Neito)
A Wall Between Us, Single shoe Productions (US Tour)
2023:
Beast and Beauties, Guildford School of Acting (Dir: Sabina Netherclift)
ADA, Workshop Theatre (NYT, Dir: Andrew Whyment)
Sometimes, Sadlers Wells/Dance City (J Neve Harrington)
50 days, Birmingham Hippodrome (BYMT, Dir: Nayasha Gudo)
Weever fIsh, Webber Douglas (CSSD, Dir: Andrew Whyment)
Hot in Here, Gate Theatre (Pigfoot, Dir: Hetty Hodgson)
Opera Scenes - Marylebone Theatre (Royal Academy Of Music)
The Freshwater Five UK Tour (Deadman, Dir: Becks Granger)
The Wizzard of OZ, Cockpit Theatre (Starcatcher Productions)
Butt Magazine, ICA (Re-launch)
2022:
Treasure Island, Guildford School of Acting (Dir: Karen Tomlin)
Hot in Here, UK Tour (Pigfoot Theatre, Dir: Hetty Hodgson & Bea Udale-Smith)
Three Sisters, Brixton House Theatre (Rose Bruford, Dir: Jane Jeffrey).
Educating Yorkshire the Musical (British Youth Music Theatre, Dir: Ellie Jones).
2021/20:
For 4th Monkey Actor Training Co:
Dido Queen of Carthage (Dir: Bec Martin).
Days of Significance (Dir: Ellie Jones)
Julius Caesar (Dir: Jane Jeffery).
This Changes Everything (Dir: Ellie Jones).
For The British Theatre Academy:
Matilda Jr., Annie Jr., Guys and Dolls.,
Sister Act The Musical Jr., Chicago Jr., Moana Jr.,
Musicals Showcase 2022 and The Venessa Awards.
(Various London Venues and Directors).
For Step on Stage at Hampton Hill Theatre:
Peter Pan (Dir: Emma Tineswood)
The Wizzard of Oz (Dir: Emma Tineswood)
Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe (Dir: Emma Tineswood)
2019/18:
A Cunning Little Vixen (Barnes Music Festival, Dir: William Ashford)
5 Plays (Clare Studio, Young Vic, Dir: Various)
As Associate: Aurora (Toxteth Reservoir, Invisible Flock, LD: Azuza Ono)
As Associate: The Magic Flute. Isango Ensemble (LD: Mannie Manim,
Dir: Mark Dornford - May)
As Relighter:
The White Card - UK Tour (Northern Stage)
A Man of Good Hope, Aesop’s’ Fables and Magic Flute, USA Tour
Cloud (Harlow Playhouse)
(Re lighter & LX1) Remembering the Movies UK 2019 Tour LD: Leigh Mulpeter
(Tour)- Royal Court Theatre, Cuttin’ it LD: Azuza Ono (School and Community Venues)
Production LX :
Lead Production LX: The Wind in the Willows (Wiltons Music Hall)
Lead Production LX: The Child in the Snow (Wiltons Music Hall)
Lead Production LX: Rehab the Musical (Playground Theatre)
LX1 – Fisherman’s Friends the Musical (Hall for Cornwall)
Deputy Chief Electrician – (Garsington Opera 2020/21)