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Bruno Poet works extensively in opera, theatre, dance, and live music. Bruno has designed for many of the world’s leading opera houses, with Rusalka (Sydney Opera House) winning the Australian Green Room Award. He has won three Knight of Illumination Awards, one for USA Awards 2019 for Festival/One-off lighting for Björk’s Cornucopia (with Richard White), one for the Sigur Rós 2013 world tour and one for Frankenstein at the National Theatre, for which he also won the Olivier Award for Best Lighting Design.

Credits include: Bjork’s Cornucopia (The Shed, New York); Billie Eilish at Steve Jobs Theatre; Apollo 11 (US Tour); TINA: The Musical (Broadway/West End/Broadway/Hamburg); The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Caesar (Bridge Theatre); Stories, St George and the Dragon, Light Shining in Buckinghamshire, Treasure Island, London Road (National Theatre); Miss Saigon (West End/Broadway); Faith Healer (Donmar Warehouse); From Here to Eternity (West End); The Convert (Young Vic).

Opera includes: Carmen (Bregenz Festival); Aida, (Grand Théâtre de Genève) Otello, Don Giovanni, The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (ROH); The Merry Widow (ENO); Akhnaten (ENO/ LA Opera/ Met NY); Carmen (ENO/ Den Norske Opera); L’arbore di Diana (& Gran Teatre del Liceu), Il Trovatore, Das Liebesverbot (Teatro Real, Madrid); Die Dreigroschenoper (Theatre an der Wein); Amadeus, Der Freischutz, Cunning Little Vixen, The Snow Queen. (Royal Danish Opera); Mitridate, re di Ponto (Drottningholms Slottsteater); Rinaldo (Lyric Opera, Chicago); Macbeth (Opera National du Rhin/Opera Monte Carlo); Salome (Palau de les Arts, Valencia).

Bruno has also designed the lighting for 14 seasons at Garsington Opera.

Dance includes: The Unknown Soldier, Connectome (Alastair Marriott/ Royal Ballet); Material Men (Shobana Jeyasingh); Elsa Canasta (Javier de Frutos/ Scottish Ballet) and Other Stories (Royal Ballet).

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[West End, 2014]
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Bruno Poet Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Bruno Poet, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

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TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Will Embark on First UK and Ireland Tour

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will embark on its first ever UK and Ireland tour, opening at Curve Leicester from Thursday 6 March 2025 to Saturday 22 March 2025.

Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical

Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Dazzles Nashville Audiences With Tribute to 'The Queen of Rock and Roll'

Now onstage at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Theatre, through Sunday, February 18, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical gives the full biographical jukebox musical treatment to one of Tennessee’s most talented exports and favorite daughters.

Five Kids Play Tam in MISS SAIGON Asian Tour

Five kids will join the cast of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new 'Miss Saigon' production in time for its premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in March 2024, which kicks off its Asian tour. This 'Miss Saigon' production initially played at the Sydney Opera House in 2023.

Video: Get A First Look at Mozart's DON GIOVANNI at the Canadian Opera Company

Enjoy a first look at the 'mind-bending' new production of Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI, on now at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts!​​​​​​​

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends West End Booking Until 31 May 2025

The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 31 May 2025, making it the longest running show ever to run at the Aldwych Theatre.

Video: Listen to 'Lawn Chair Larry' From 42 BALLOONS; Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the premiere production of new musical 42 Balloons playing at The Lowry, Salford from 18 April – 19 May 2024, with a gala performance on Thursday 2 May.

Nigel Huckle, Laurence Mossman to Star in MISS SAIGON

Two familiar names, Nigel Huckle and Laurence Mossman, have made the list released by GWB Entertainment and GMG Productions, which unveiled the complete cast of 'Miss Saigon.'

Review: TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center brings the essence of the Queen of Rock to NWA

What did our critic think of TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center?

Broadway Dallas Announces 2024 Gala Featuring TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL; After Party Tickets On Sale Now

Broadway Dallas have announced that Show and After Party tickets are now on sale for its 2024 Gala featuring a full performance of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Friday, February 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Broadway Dallas Announces 2024 Gala Featuring TINA; Show And After Party Tickets On Sale Now

Broadway Dallas has announced that Show and After Party tickets are now on sale for its 2024 Gala featuring a full performance of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL on Friday, February 2 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Photos: First Look at David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in MACBETH

All new photos have been released for Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse, starring David Tennant (Macbeth) and Cush Jumbo (Lady Macbeth). Check out the photos here!

Broadway In Columbus to Present TINA �" The Tina Turner Musical in 2024

Broadway in Columbus presents TINA - The Tina Turner Musical. Don't miss this electrifying show featuring the iconic music and inspiring story of Tina Turner.

Review: TINA at Kansas City Music Hall

The sheer spectacle of “Tina” is amazing.  Emphasizing the fact that Tina Turner was one of a kind, the gravely-voiced, sexy, full out singing style of Tina is so stressful on the performer’s voices, this show uses two actresses to play her on alternate evenings. 

Experience DON GIOVANNI at Canadian Opera Company This Winter

Experience Don Giovanni as never before with a breathtaking new production. Discover the thrilling tale of love, lust, and revenge in this iconic opera.

New Tickets Released For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Adelaide

Following popular demand, new tickets have been released for the Adelaide season of the critically acclaimed smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL. They will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, November 30.

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in June 2024

David Mirvish has announced that TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is coming to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, beginning performances on June 18, 2024.  

Tony Award Winner Es Devlin Opens First Solo Museum Exhibition At Cooper Hewitt

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present “An Atlas of Es Devlin” from Nov. 18 through Aug. 11, 2024. Th

TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At FSCJ Artist Series November 17

The FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, is delighted to announce that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale this Friday, November 17, 2023.

Single Tickets For TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale At Proctors

Proctors has announced that tickets for the national tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will go on sale Thursday, Nov. 16 for eight performances from Tuesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.

Bruno Poet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bruno Poet has been nominated for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Lighting Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

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