LATEST ISSUE

Our cover story this month concerns Frameless, a new immersive art gallery in London where none of the actual, original artwork is present, but digital versions of them explode on every surface of the venue. Phil Ward embraces the experience for his report, detailing the careful planning of projection, lighting and audio tech placement to ensure a seamless experience for punters.

Also inside, Steve Moles enjoys a joyous, one-off performance by instrumentalists Elephant Sessions at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom. Meanwhile, I report from London’s Riverside Studios on Cages, a contemporary new live production that’s part musical, part film and part live music video.

On the tech front, Simon Allen reviews Autograph’s Signature Series of changeover units; Richard Cadena examines Lightwright power calculations and stage automation specialist Sam Woodward explains automated axes for the second instalment of Set in Motion.

We also report on the recent in-person Women In Lighting event, and attend the 2022 Theatres Trust Conference, with its theme of Theatres Fit For the Future. Plus, we meet the team at UK-based rental specialist CEG, and Rob Halliday discovers how load-cell technology is helping Italian tightrope walker Andrea Loreni take on increasingly ambitious challenges. And, of course, you’ll find all your regular favourites and more inside, too! Enjoy!

Phil Ward visits Frameless, London’s new digital art gallery with soaring AV ambition . . .

Steve Moles reports from Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom as Elephant Sessions stage a special, one-off show . . .

Claire Beeson reports from London’s Riverside Studios on the new musical embracing holographic technology and mixed-media influences . . .

Regulars

LSi talks to rising star Sam Ferstenberg

Magic circles,  Phil Ward speaks volumes . . .

The Shend interrogates Jon Shrimpton

Plagued by announcements. Roland Hemming discusses the business of installations . . .

Greener power, electrical safety consultant James Eade lets sparks fly . . .

Sarah Cox, founder of Neutral Human, talks to LSi . . .

James Simpson predicts the shape of tech to come : The simulation point