🎭 The Harold Fry Lighting & Effects Bible¶
Theatre Royal Haymarket¶
Welcome to the Harold Fry Lighting & Effects Bible.
This documentation is designed as a central reference for all lighting practicals, atmospherics, and systems used on the production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. It is intended for use by the LX department, touring crew, cover technicians, and anyone needing quick access to technical information during the run.
📖 Purpose of This Bible¶
This site provides:
- 🔦 Detailed breakdowns of all practicals (wired & wireless)
- 🌫️ Full documentation of atmospherics systems (haze & smoke)
- ⚡ Information on power, control, and patching
- 🛠️ Maintenance and troubleshooting guidance
- 📸 Visual references including wiring, positioning, and setup
The goal is to ensure:
- Consistency across the run
- Easy handovers between crew
- Quick troubleshooting during shows
- Clear understanding of system layout
🎭 About the Production¶
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a stage adaptation of the novel by :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
The production blends naturalistic storytelling with subtle technical elements, including practical lighting fixtures and atmospheric effects, to support the emotional journey of the piece.
Venue: :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Location: London, West End
👥 Creative & Technical Team¶
- Lighting Designer (LD): Paulie Constable
- Associate Lighting Designer: Hector Murray
- Head of Lighting & Video: Gulika Nagpal
- Deputy Head of Lighting & Video: Yigit Ince
- Lighting & Video Assistant: Suzie Harrison
(Update these as needed — worth keeping accurate for handovers and future reference.)
🧭 How to Use This Site¶
🔎 Finding Information¶
- Use the sidebar navigation to browse by system:
- Practicals → Wired / Wireless
- Atmospherics → Haze / Smoke
- Use search (top right) to quickly locate specific items
🔦 Practicals Pages Include:¶
- Overview and location
- Power and control details
- Images (overview, wiring, etc.)
- Usage within the show
- Maintenance and troubleshooting
🌫️ Atmospherics Pages Include:¶
- Machine type and location
- Output and coverage
- Control and triggering
- Fluid type and maintenance
- Safety considerations
⚡ During Show / Tech Use¶
This documentation is designed to be used:
- During get-in / fit-up
- During tech and notes sessions
- During pre-show checks
- For fault finding mid-run
- For handover between crew
⚠️ Important Notes¶
Warning
Always follow venue safety procedures and isolate power before working on any practical.
Tip
If something is unclear or incorrect, update this documentation — it is intended to be a living document.
🧾 Structure Overview¶
- 🔦 Practicals Bible → All practical fixtures
- 🌫️ Atmospherics Bible → All haze & smoke systems
- ⚡ LX System → Patch, universes, and infrastructure
- 🛠️ Maintenance → Logs, issues, and notes
🚀 Final Note¶
This system works best when it is: - Kept up to date - Used daily - Shared across the team
If something changes on the show — update it here.
Maintained by the LX Department