Synopsis
Hearing the Light - A Life in the Theatre
Published by et
At the core of the book is the story of the extensive post-1950 development in stage lighting as an art form supported by new technologies
Hearing the Light is not just the story of one man's career; it is also packed full of stories and anecdotes familiar to anyone having worked in theatre, and it will certainly bring more than a few knowing chuckles to the reader
Francis Reid has an excellent archive, and the book includes many colour reproductions of original production playbills dating back to the '60s and '70s as well as production photos and images of the author at work
Hearing the Light is a fine accompaniment to Fred Bentham's Sixty Years of Light Work. Indeed there are many similarities as both authors have shared some similar experiences, including product development work for Strand Lighting
This book is not a teaching tool in the way that Reid's Stage Lighting Handbook and similar titles are, although the reader will certainly pick up some useful tips; it is a very enjoyable adventure through the technological advances of theatre and gives an insight into the life of a dedicated 'theatric tourist'