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Douglas has worked as a designer and specialist in video for performance across the sectors of theatre, installation and education.

His recent theatre credits include: Rock Me Amadeus (VBW, Vienna) Aspects of Love (West End), The Wizard of Oz ( London Palladium, UK Tour) We Will Rock You, (International Tour) Alls Well That Ends Well (RSC) Identical (Nottingham), The Magician's Elephant (RSC) The Lost Thing (ROH) Witches of Eastwick (Cameron Mackintosh/2Entertain, Stockholm) Pinocchio ( Texas Ballet Dallas/National Ballet of Canada) Magic Flute (Opera North)Hogarth's Progress (Rose Theatre)An Officer and a Gentleman, (UK National Tour) Sunset Boulevard, (UK National Tour) Tale of Two Cities(Regents Park) Into the Woods (West Yorkshire Playhouse)The Mystery Plays, (York Minster Cathedral)Mozart and Son: Benefit Gala (Royal Opera House) 300th Anniversary St Johns Smith Square, The 5 o’clock Slot (Iceand Fire) Letter of Last Resort (Traverse Theatre) Sticks and Stones (Polka Theatre), The Bomb Part I and II(Tricycle Theatre), Dance Marathon (Barbican Theatre), Fit and Proper People (RSC/Soho Theatre), Silence ( RSC and Filter), Ballet Shoes (Phoenix Theatre) , Behud (Coventry Theatre), Monsters (ArcolaTheatre), This isn’t Romance (Soho Theatre) 50th Anniversary Gala of Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party (Lyric Hammersmith)

Douglas O'Connell Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
PROJECTION DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2023]
VIDEO & PROJECTION DESIGNER
 
[West End, 2022]
Video & Projection Designer
 
[UK Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Projection Designer[Replacement]

Douglas O'Connell News


Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco Join THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium


Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco will join the cast of The Wizard of Oz this summer. Dianne will play the Wicked Witch of the West, Louis will be the Scarecrow and Christina will play Glinda The Good Witch.

Full Cast Announced for ASPECTS OF LOVE


The full cast has been announced for the West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Aspects of Love, produced by Nica Burns, as the new production began rehearsals this week.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZARD OF OZ at Leicester Curve


There’s no place like Curve this Christmas as the theatre reveals the full cast of its festive musical The Wizard of Oz. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Photos: First Look at IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP


Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!

Photos: All New Rehearsal Photos and Trailer For The RSC's ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL


The Royal Shakespeare Company has released new rehearsal photos and a video trailer for its forthcoming production of All’s Well That Ends Well which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 16 August – 8 October 2022. Check out the photos and video here!

Photos: Jason Donovan and Peter Andre in GREASE in the West End


Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, which plays at the Dominion. Check out photos!

Jason Donovan Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at Certain Performances at The Dominion Theatre


Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.

Photos: First Look at the Royal Shakespeare Company's THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT


The Royal Shakespeare Company today released the first images of new musical The Magician’s Elephant by Nancy Harris (book/lyrics) and Marc Teitler (music/lyrics) based on the novel by prize-winning children’s author Kate DiCamillo.

Initial Casting Announced For Royal Shakespeare Company's THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT


The world stage premiere of The Magician's Elephant will run in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Thursday 14 October 2021 to Saturday 1 January 2022 with press night on Tuesday 26 October 2021. Learn more about the production here!

Curve Will Re-Release SUNSET BOULEVARD AT HOME This May


Curve's streamed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical reunited company members from the award-winning 2017 Made at Curve touring production. The show ran 22 December 2020 to 17 January 2021 and was seen by almost 15,000 people across 45 countries.

Curve Leicester Extends Run of SUNSET BOULEVARD


Due to popular demand, Leicester's Curve theatre has today announced plans to extend the run of its critically acclaimed Sunset Boulevard – at Home, to Sunday 17 Jan.

Review Roundup: Curve Leicester's Streaming SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CONCERT


Leicester's Curve theatre is now streaming a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert. The production was performed by the company in the newly configured auditorium and filmed in HD for audiences to watch from the comfort of their own homes.

BWW Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD IN CONCERT - AT HOME, Curve Theatre, Leicester


Like many UK venues, Leicester’s Curve Theatre has had to quickly adapt to the everchanging COVID-19 situation. Having just transformed their two theatres into one enormous “in-the-round” space, the Curve’s concert revival of their hit 2017 production of Sunset Boulevard was transformed into a fully online show to view at home, directed by Nikolai Foster.

Photo Flash: First Look at Curve's SUNSET BOULEVARD in Concert


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Leicester’s Curve theatre will stream a virtual version of Sunset Boulevard in Concert.

Further Casting and New Dates Announced For Socially Distanced Season At Curve


Leicester's Curve theatre has revealed new dates and further casting for its upcoming season of socially distanced performances.

Royal Opera House Will Present THE LOST THING


According to OperaWire, The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden will present a?oeThe Lost Thinga?? this December at the Linbury Theatre in London.

Bristol Hippodrome Hosts AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN


The full cast for the World Premiere of "AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - THE MUSICAL" is officially announced. Emma Williams will play 'Paula Pokrifki', Jonny Fines is 'Zack Mayo', Ray Shell as 'Foley', Ian McIntosh as 'Sid Worley' and Jessica Daley as 'Lynette Pomeroy'.

Photo Flash: First Look at the World Premiere of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN


Images have been released offering a first look at the world premiere production of An Officer and a Gentleman, which plays at Manchester's Opera House from Monday 13th - Saturday 18th August as part of its UK and Ireland tour.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL


See photos from inside the the World Premiere of 'AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN - THE MUSICAL'.

UK Tour of SUNSET BOULEVARD to Come to Koninklijk Theater!


The UK Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit SUNSET BOULEVARD is coming to the Koninklijk Theater! This touring production stars Ria Jones, Glenn Close's understudy in the recent West End production, as Norma Desmond, as well as Danny Mac as Joe Gillis. SUNSET BOULEVARD will open at the Koninklijk Theater on March 28th and run through April 8th.

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