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JOHN RAINSFORTH
LIGHTING DESIGNER
About
01 about
John is a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama 2011, now specialising in
lighting design for theatre and dance.
His work has been showcased around the world including, UK, Australia, China, Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
Thailand and Norway, amongst others.
Some of John's credits include;
"Swan Lake on Ice" Bangkok, “Nutcracker on Ice” Italy, “Aladdin” Croydon,
“Cinderella: A Fairytale” Northern Stage,“Speakeasy” UK Tour, “Peter Pan On Ice” World Tour,
“Some Enchanted Evening” Barn Theatre & Tour “Brotherhood” Alphabetti Theatre,
“Soapbox Racer” Alphabetti Theatre & many pantomimes for
The Customs House, South Shields & UK Productions
John is also a visiting Lighting Designer & Mentor at Guildford School of Acting
and selected designs for GSA include;
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame", “Richard III”, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical”
and “The Pirate Queen” amongst many others.
John is a proud member of
The Association for Lighting Production & Design & Equity
Awards & Nominations
2025 UK Pantomime Association Best Lighting Design | Mother Goose, The Customs House - Nominee
2023 Broadway Worlds Best Lighting Design | Shakespeare's R&J, Reading Rep - Nominee
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02 current and upcoming productions
March
BA Acting Showcase / GSA / dir. Jaq Bessell
MfA Acting Showcase / GSA / dir. Joey Ellis
BA Musical Theatre Showcase / GSA / dir. Phyllida Crowley-Smith
MfA Musical Theatre Showcase / GSA / dir. Phyllida Crowley-Smith
April
Beauty & The Beast / The Customs House / dir. Steven Lee Hamilton
May
Pajama Game / Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford / dir. Ian Talbott
June
Rapunzel / The Customs House / dir. Gareth Hunter
July
MA Acting Showcase / GSA / dir. Darren Tunstall
MA Musical Theatre Showcase / GSA / dir. Phyllida Crowley-Smith
August
The Little Mermaid / The Customs House / dir. Gareth Hunter
November
Goldilocks & The Three Bares / The Customs House / dir. Natasha Haws
Robin Hood / Manchester Opera House / Crossroads Pantomimes
Portfolio
03 portfolio
Clients
04 showreel
Contact
05 contact
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