Hello. ​
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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.
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.
Lighting is such a fascinating medium. There is something about it's intangibility that has always fascinated me. 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 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​
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Education
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Theatre Practice BA Hons
UPCOMING
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Shout! The Musical - Upstairs at the Gatehouse JGH Associates
Far away - Ambica P3, Losttextfoundspace, (Dir: Rebecca McCutcheon)
Table - The North Wall, Oxford (Dir: Jane Jeffery) ​
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​PREVIOUS WORK​
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2025:
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Moderation - Hope Theatre, Over here Theatre (Dir: Lydia Parker)​
As Associate LD: Macbeth - Lyric Hammersmith, ETT. ( Dir: Richard Twyman)
Opera Scenes - Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music
Empty But Solid, The Place (Shiyu Lu & Haonan Ma)
​​As Associate LD: Tarantula, Arcola Theatre (Dir: Wiebke Green)
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2024:​​
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Peter Pan - Malthouse Theatre (JGH Associates, Dir: Jay Gardner Hodges)
Damien Nettles (R&D) Quay Arts (Deadman)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Uppingham School
(Dir: Matt Bulmer)
The Stone God - Arcadian Opera, Bloomsbury Theatre (Dir: Ali Marshal)
Opera Scenes - Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy Of Music
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)
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)
Romeo and Juliet, New Wolsey Theatre (Dir: Douglas Rintoul)
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2023:
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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)
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2022:
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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).
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​2018 - 21:
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For 4th Monkey Actor Training Co:
Dido Queen of Carthage (Dir: Bec Martin). 2021
Days of Significance (Dir: Ellie Jones) 2021
Julius Caesar (Dir: Jane Jeffery). 2020
This Changes Everything (Dir: Ellie Jones). 2020
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For Step on Stage at Hampton Hill Theatre:
Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe (Dir: Emma Tineswood) 2022
Peter Pan (Dir: Emma Tineswood) 2023
The Wizzard of Oz (Dir: Emma Tineswood) 2024
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Dir: Emma Tineswood) 2025
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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)
Cuttin It (Royal Court)
(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 :
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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)