PLASA members Central Theatre Supplies, in conjunction with Solihull Arts Complex, is holding a Lighting & Sound Workshop on 2 February 2002 at Solihull Arts Complex, Homer Road, Solihull. This training day is open to schools and amateur theatres, providing an insight into stage lighting and sound, including demonstrations and advice on how to achieve certain effects. The cost for the day is £5, and tickets can be ordered from the Box Office at the Arts Complex, telephone 0121 704 6962.

Following the morning session there will be an exhibition where those attending will be encouraged to meet the manufacturers and view the latest products and equipment. People who do not wish to attend the workshops are welcome to attend the exhibition between 12.30 - 2.00pm. Manufacturers attending will include Zero 88, Selecon, HW International (UK distributor for Shure, QSC Audio and Phonic), Doughty Engineering, Prolyte, Celestion, Strand, Stonewood Audio and Audio Technica.

The workshop will be split into four sessions, as follows: 10.30 - 12.30am’ - Lighting from Scratch’ by Jason Larcombe of White Light; 12.30 - 2.00pm Exhibition; 2.00 - 2.30pm - ‘Demonstration of Special Effects’ by Ian Knight of Central Theatre Supplies; 2.30 - 4.30pm - ‘Sound from Scratch’ by Ian Roberts, head of sound, Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

(Lee Baldock)


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