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BIO

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).

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[US Tour, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2020]
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[West End, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[West End, 2018]
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[West End, 2018]
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[West End, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[West End, 2014]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical

Bruno Poet, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Bruno Poet, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

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News


TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to Vancouver Next Year

The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will continue its all-new North American Tour in Vancouver March 2025. Broadway Across Canada has announced that tickets for eight performances from March 25 to 30, 2025, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale October 28, 2024.
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Edmonton In March

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is set to captivate audiences in Edmonton this March. Find out how to get presale and regular tickets to the show.
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Calgary In March 2025

The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical recently kicked off an all-new North American Tour and Broadway Across Canada will bring it to Calgary for eight electrifying performances March 18-23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA UK First Look Trailer

The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, based on the film and novel, is being presented at London’s Dominion Theatre this October, featuring an original score by music icon Elton John. Watch the trailer and get a first look at the Vanessa Williams led cast performing from the show!
WAITING FOR GODOT Adds Additional Week of Performances At Theatre Royal Haymarket

An additional week of performances has been added for Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket, now running until 21 December 2024.
Video: Lewis Francis, Sarah Morrison Talk MISS SAIGON

In a sit-down interview with 'Miss Saigon' cast, Lewis Francis (John) and Sarah Morrison (Ellen) were asked: What’s the core message of ‘Miss Saigon’? They both answered unflinchingly: 'There are no winners in war.'
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends Booking to October 2025

The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will extend booking until 25 October 2025 with tickets on sale now.
TINA-THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To State Theatre New Jersey In October

State Theatre New Jersey kicks off it’s 2024-25 Broadway series with four performances of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Makes Its Delaware Premiere in October 2024

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL kicks off the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from October 11-13, 2024.
Exclusive: Jayna Elise To Lead TINA Second National Tour; Full Cast Announced

Casting has been announced for an all-new North American tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. The tour will hold technical rehearsals at the State Theatre in Springfield, Ohio and launch at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron, Ohio on September 24, 2024 and go on to visit over 60 cities. Check out who will star in the new tour here!
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Rehearsals have started for the new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Begins At Proctors Next Week!

Experience the electrifying energy of TINA The Tina Turner Musical at Proctors in two weeks. Celebrate the life and legacy of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with this powerful and inspiring show.
New Tickets For TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Melbourne Go On Sale This Week

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will open at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in September and producers have announced a new release of tickets that will go on sale this Friday.
Photos: Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, and Rolan Bell Join the Cast of TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

All new production images have been released of Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, Rolan Bell and the new cast for the hit West End production  TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, based on the life of the legendary artist Tina Turner. Check out the photos here!
Video: Vanessa Williams Talks Singing New Elton John Songs in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA

Vanessa Williams stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to discuss the new musical version of The Devil Wears Prada. She is currently playing the role of Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep in the film) in the stage musical, which features an Elton John score. Watch the interview!
Further Casting Set For New West End Production of WAITING FOR GODOT

Further casting has been announced for the new production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Vanessa Williams Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Borrows Dialogue From the Film

Vanessa Williams is now playing the iconic role of Miranda Priestly in the musical adaptation of the film The Devil Wears Prada. Performances are currently underway in the UK's Theatre Royal Plymouth, prior to a run in the West End in October. Check out a video of her discussing the show here!
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Sequel in Development at Disney

According to Deadline, a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is in early development at Disney. It will be written by the 2006 film's original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna.
Video: Vanessa Williams is Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Teaser

Get a first look at Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA in the teaser video here!
TINA " THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Opens In Brisbane This Week

After playing to packed houses and rave reviews across the country, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL wil open at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Lyric Theatre from this Saturday 29 June. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bruno Poet been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

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