Brian R Holt
Biography
Brian has been working in the theatre and events industry for over 38 years both in the United Kingdom and abroad. Born and educated in Reading Brian studied Theatre Technical Arts at Rose Bruford College Of Speech And Drama.
After training at Rose Bruford, Brian was awarded the 'Amoco Bursary' with Welsh National Opera and was instructed and trained in large scale touring techniques. Then working at The Wilde Theatre, Bracknell, leading to a career as a Production Electrician with Harold Fielding working at both The London Palladium and Victoria Palace in London's West End.
After working for A.B.C Cinemas Brian moved to Portugal for almost 17 years working as Technical Manager at 'Michael's at Montechoro' before returning to the U.K. Brian is now based in Edinburgh working as a freelance Lighting Designer and Events Technician also Production Management in many aspects of the Events and Theatre Industry
Previous productions
Previous productions
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative Team | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight in Concert | Concert | Usher Hall Edinburgh | Lighting Designer | Oct 2024 | |
| Ryan Adams | Concert | Usher Hall Edinburgh | Lighting Designer | Sep 2024 | |
| Margaret Thatcher, Queen of Soho | Theatre |
The Lyric Theatre, The Lowry Salford Quays, then touring James Seabright Ltd |
Touring Re-Lighter |
Lighting designer: Alex Fernandez Director: Jon Brittain |
Sep 2024 |
| Samara Joy | Concert | Lighting Designer | Apr 2024 | ||
| Charles Esten | Concert | Usher Hall Edinburgh | Lighting Designer | Apr 2024 | |
| Ross Noble Monkey | Theatre | Usher Hall Edinburgh | Lighting Designer | Nov 2023 | |
| A Migrant’s Son | Musical | House of Oz | Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Brian R Holt |
Aug 2023 |
| Leather Lungs | Theatre | House of Oz | Lighting Designer | Aug 2023 |
Location availability:
- Worldwide
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Website | www.brianholtlighting.biz |
| Email address | brianholtlighting@gmail.com |
Theatre:
- International
- West End
- Commercial Tour
- Regional (Studio)
- Small Scale Touring
- Fringe / Pub Theatre
- Touring relights
Musical:
- West End
- Regional (Studio)
- Pantomime
- Touring relights
Opera:
- Large scale
Dance:
- Medium Scale
Concert:
- Festival
Corporate:
- Conferences
- Open Air Events
- Exhibition Stands
- Fashion Shows
- Product Launches
- Award Ceremonies
Architectural:
- Displays & Art
- Domestic
- Gardens
- Hotels
- Open Air Events
- Places of Worship
Non-professional:
- Dance
- Projection / Video Design
News
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