By Design Day 2010, which is set to raise money for Light Relief in the UK and Behind the Scenes in the States, is nearly here. To date over 30 of the industry’s top designers have pledged a day’s royalties to the two charities and their shows are a real indication of the global aspect of our industry. Although the majority are UK or US specific, several are international – in fact we’re receiving … [Read more...]
More top Broadway and West End designers support By Design Day 2010
Behind the Scenes and Light Relief are delighted to announce that a host of big name designers have joined in the support of the charities' fund raising By Design Day 2010. Heading the roster are Jonathan Deans, David Gallo, Derek McLane, Tony Meola, Hugh Vanstone and Tony Walton, who have joined Ken Billington, Paule Constable, Rick Fisher and Ken Posner as signatories to the event, scheduled for … [Read more...]
Light Relief “By Design Day” 2010 is coming!
Following a hugely successful first joint venture fund raiser last year between Light Relief in the UK and Behind the Scenes in the States, the two charities are doing it again in 2010! And once again they have the full backing of award-winning designers Paule Constable, Ken Billington and Ken Posner, along with Light Relief’s co-founder, Rick Fisher. Established in 2007 as Light Relief Day and … [Read more...]
Lightning does strike twice
Nine years ago, Tom Donnellan's situation, at home caring for his dying wife and caring for his young daughters, provided the impetus to set up Light Relief. Now, as if to prove that lightning does indeed strike twice, Light Relief is once again helping Tom, as he not only battles with his own cancer, but also copes with effectively being on the 'dole' as the company he worked with closed down. … [Read more...]
ETC’s new iPhone app gives some Light Relief
When ETC introduced its iRFR (Radio Focus Remote for iPhone and iPod Touch) four months ago, Luke Delwiche from ETC Tech Services in London suggested that the profits be shared between Light Relief and its US equivalent, Behind the Scenes. At PLASA 09, Luke was delighted to present a cheque for £1,800 to Light Relief trustee Lesley Harmer. In thanking Luke for the money, Lesley said: “This is an … [Read more...]
