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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. After a few months, I took on role of Technical Director across a 9 show annual season. I was handed the keys to the building, and learnt all I could.
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.
Lighting is such a fascinating medium. There is something about it's intangibility that has always fascinated me, as it can feel like something so structural. The way it can evoke such primal, deep set emotions. 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. I try to harness this each time I design. To the level that the lighting feels like it belongs in the moment.
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In my work I am 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 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’s lights are inspired, even catching our silhouettes as we walk through the space." - Reviews Hub (Far Away)
"Jack Hathaway’s prismatic lighting." Reviews Hub (Da Vinci's Laundry)
"Jack Hathaway captures the cacophony of commenters, pings and pop-ups that endless flow from its fragmented reality." - The Scotsman (I really do think this will change your life )
"...it is the lighting that truly brings this production to life" - Independent (Romeo & Juliet)
Represented by René Coetzer
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