A.C. Special Projects (ACSP) Ltd. have designed, supplied and installed complete technical facilities for the Sidney Stringer Academy’s (SSA) state-of-the-art new theatre in Coventry, UK. In the top 1% performing schools in the country, the SSA have gained a reputation as an innovator that encourages experimental teaching practices, and offers a range of BTEC vocational courses including … [Read more...]
Jands Vista Takes Centre Stage at Friedrichsbau Varieté
A Jands Vista T2 is at the heart of the lighting control system at Friedrichsbau Varieté in Stuttgart, one of the most popular and influential variety show stages in Germany. With a vibrant history dating back to the end of the 19th century, the theatre was re-opened in 1994 on its original site, which had been destroyed in World War II. Friedrichsbau Varieté stages four of its own well … [Read more...]
Jands Vista v2 is a New Revolution for Les Misérables
Danish lighting designer Benjamin la Cour has been using his own Jands Vista T2 lighting console, running the next generation Vista v2 software, on a busy schedule which includes the Musical Silkeborg’s production of the Victor Hugo classic, “Les Misérables”. Benjamin decided to invest in his own console as he feels that programming shows himself allows him to get the most out of his … [Read more...]
Jands Vista for Sara Bareilles Tour
US Lighting designer Tony Fransen continues his long association with the Jands Vista lighting and media control system by recently going on the road with a Vista T2 console to run lighting for the Sara Bareilles US Tour. On the road since May, the tour is a mix of her own headline performances as well as some opening shows for country duo Sugarland. Tony’s neatly designed touring … [Read more...]
Jands Vista v2 Specified for Pepper Live Event
Lighting designer Andy Mahaffey specified a Jands Vista T2 console, running the next generation Vista v2 software, to control nearly 100 moving lights plus a large generic rig for the 2011 "Pepper Live" event, a glittering week of show-stopping performances staged at the Centenary Theatre, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK. This high profile annual event, which is always sold out, raises money … [Read more...]
