Hello.
I'm Jack.
A London based Lighting Designer originally from Chelmsford, Essex.
I didn't know you could do anything else but act or direct in theatre as an actual job. When I started to work backstage at my local theatre I was in for a steep learning curve. Soon I realised that lighting was my passion, and was eventually given more access to the theatre. Here I taught myself the basics of theatre craft, soon after ending up as Technical Director. Within the year, I started applying to drama schools to study Production Electrics.
After graduating in 2018 I freelanced as a Prod LX with the odd design or Relight here and there. It was not till after the pandemic I decided to give Lighting Design a 'proper go.'
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 that goes beyond the typical constructs of theatre making. 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
Sometimes, South East Dance (J Neve Harrington)
The Freshwater Five UK Tour, Deadman (Dir: Becks Granger)
Revival Lighting Design: I really do think this will change your life, Mercury Theatre, Ed Fringe (Dir: Hetty Hodgson)
PREVIOUS WORK
2024:
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)
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)
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)