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Showlight Committee

Showlight is organised by a group of dedicated and passionate industry people, all on a voluntary basis. Below is a list of the Showlight committee members.
W. James Tetlow
Chairman
W. James Tetlow
Chairman

Mr. Tetlow is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and has been working as a lighting designer and consultant for television, theatre, and architecture since 1975. 


He is a member of the American Society of Theatre Consultants, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, International Photographers Guild #600, and The Illuminating Engineering Society. 

His awards include a 1990 Emmy Award for the lighting of Sesame St.; a 1987 Monitor Award for Courting, an original studio drama; and a 1985 Monitor Award for a music video with Jim Henson's Muppets.

Jessica Allan
Trips and visits
Jessica Allan
Trips and visits

Jessica Allan is a Freelancer running her own company Productionomics, a unique industry consultancy and research company, with clients ranging from manufactures to production vendors and industry associations. With over 20 years in the industry with companies Martin Professional, TAIT & Chroma-Q, she is also Chair of KOI CT&E category and works with the industry charity, Backup. 


Jessica attended her first Showlight in 2005 as an exhibitor, was key in Martin becoming main sponsor of Showlight 2009, and stayed on after as a full committee member. Florence was her first time running the Showlight Visits Programme – this role is an extremely tough job which requires her to check out beautiful sights and attractions of the host town/city...never forgetting the golden rule to include some alcohol-based visits!  

Claire Beeson
Web and Social Media
Claire Beeson
Web and Social Media

As Editor of PLASA Media’s Light & Sound International (LSi) magazine, Claire has a wide ranging knowledge of the industry and a keen interest in industry developments and practices. She regularly attends international events representing both PLASA and LSi and has a passion for live production and the creative process. Claire also works as a judge for the Concert, Touring & Events category of the prestigious Knight of Illumination (KOI) awards. 

Jane Cockburn
Press & PR
Jane Cockburn
Press & PR

Having worked for over 25 years in the exciting world of entertainment technology - with both the magazine Lighting and Sound International and PLASA exhibitions and membership, Jane now finds herself a long-term member of the Showlight Committee. Her first foray into Showlight was the fabulous Edinburgh event which just blew her away and she was hooked. So, here she is, 20 years and five Showlights, later looking forward to the next Conference in 2021.  It just gets better and better! 

Bernie Davis
Technical Director
Bernie Davis
Technical Director

Bernie worked for BBC Outside Broadcasts for over thirty years as a Vision Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Lighting Director, and since then has been working freelance. lighting programmes such as the BBC Proms, Young Musician competition, and events such as the Royal Wedding. His interest in theatre led him to work on many operas and ballets where he specialises in re-lighting productions for cinema, big screens and broadcast for clients including The National Theatre, Covent Garden and Glyndebourne. Organising the AV side of Showlight is a job that has grown enormously over the past few events, giving Bernie Davis and his co-volunteers a lot of extra work – but they always do an outstanding job! 

Rick Fisher
Papers Committee
Rick Fisher
Papers Committee

Rick Fisher is a lighting designer for plays, musicals and operas and is the vice president and former chairman of the Association of Lighting Designers.  He is a trustee of Back Up the Technical Entertainment Charity and Light Relief, two charities that support people working in the Lighting Industry.   

Paul Franklin
Papers Committee
Paul Franklin
Papers Committee

Paul ran away to the theatre at an early age and spent his formative years playing with lights at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford and the Old Vic, London.

During a freelance career that saw him lighting shows all over the UK and the West End, Paul found his niche as a production electrician, as well as designing lighting systems for projects from Las Vegas to the Cutty Sark. 

Paul now works for Charcoalblue in London as a theatre consultant, designing and building better theatres and concert halls all over the world.


Julie Harper
Press & PR
Julie Harper
Press & PR

Julie Harper has worked in the entertainment industry for nearly 35 years, firstly for 9 years as a West End followspot operator, before getting a ‘proper job’ with DHA Lighting where she ‘sold holes’ for 12 years with roles in international sales, PR & Marketing. (“I only went there for 2 days  to pack gobos!”) She has been a freelance PR & Marketing Consultant for 13 years, and is a contributor to Light & Sound International. This is her second stint on the Showlight committee so she must be enjoying it! 

Alan Luxford
Alan Luxford

Alan Luxford joined Strand Electric in 1967 and remained with them until April 2022, finally retiring after 55 years. During this time he saw off 5 take overs and lots of changes in the industry. He was the last General Manager of a Strand Lighting Company, and is currently a consultant for Entertainment Lighting, and represents Tempest projector enclosures in Europe and Middle East.

Roger Simonsz
Papers Committee
Roger Simonsz
Papers Committee

Roger is an international director and director of photography with a diverse range of credits. Originally from the Netherlands and now residing in France he has given papers at two previous Showlight events on the subject of cinematography. 

James Simpson
Papers Committee Vice Chair
James Simpson
Papers Committee Vice Chair

James has recently started his creative technology company, Copper Candle, after having spent the last 12 years creating 3D visualisations at the Royal Opera House and as a Digital Fellow for the Royal Shakespeare Company and Magic Leap. He has worked on some of the world’s biggest and most exciting projects including The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Ceremonies, Miss Saigon, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, &Juliet and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. He has been a pioneer in developing immersive media tools for theatre design visualisation and location-based experiences and is currently undertaking a part-time PhD in visualisation for theatre design at Rose Bruford College and University of East London. He is also Head of Development for Rose Bruford’s Centre for Digital Production and is developing industry collaborations for creative projects using immersive XR technology.

Claus Spreyer
Robert Juliat Representative
Claus Spreyer
Robert Juliat Representative

Claus Spreyer is the sales director for Robert Juliat to which he brings his broad knowledge and strong relationships across the lighting industry he has worked in since 1995. Claus’s career has focused largely on marketing, sales and consulting activities. Previously with Lightpower/MA Lighting, where he was responsible for partner relationships, the graduated lawyer, consultant, and passionate musician is well established in the entertainment world.

Johanna Town
Papers Committee Vice Chair
Johanna Town
Papers Committee Vice Chair

Johanna has designed the lighting for numerous major theatre and opera companies both in the UK and internationally including: The National Theatre, RSC, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Royal Exchange, and Chichester Festival Theatre, to name but a few, as well as productions in the West End, on Broadway and abroad. She has designed over fifty productions for the Royal Court Theatre in London. 


Johanna is an Associate Artist for Theatre 503 as well as the Professional Rep for the Association of Lighting Designers where she has a regular column in Focus magazine. She was recently made a Fellow of Guildhall School of Music and Drama for her contribution to lighting design in theatre. 

Séverine Zucchiatti
Robert Juliat Representative/French Liaison
Séverine Zucchiatti
Robert Juliat Representative/French Liaison

Séverine Zucchiatti has over 20 years’ marketing experience, having spent 15 years in the graphic arts industry, where she worked in an international environment. Now fascinated by the lighting community and technology, she is the Communications Manager of French lighting manufacturer Robert Juliat for the past seven years. With expertise in translation and writing, she plays an active role in helping the 100-year old family-owned company reach their audience with efficiency, precision and elegance. 

Want to become a Committee member?

If you'd like to volunteer to help organise the next Showlight event, please get in touch: info@showlight.org
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