Stage Lighting in the Post-War Theatre in Great Britain

Abstract

The paper endeavours to give a clear picture of the requirements of stage lighting and indicates some of the difficulties which are met and which have to be overcome. Indications are given of the various uses to which the many different types of apparatus are put. The paper also deals with the very elaborate control that is necessitated by the demands of those who have to use the apparatus and devise the picture that has to be presented to the audience. The subject of colour obtained by the use of light is also discussed. One of the outstanding features of post-war stage lighting equipment is the application of the electronic valve to control apparatus and this type of stage lighting control is described.

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