John Rainsforth
Latest News on John Rainsforth:
Rylan, Owain Wyn Evans, Maisie Smith, and More Nominated For Pantomime Awards 2025; Full List! (Mar 6, 2025)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards; Voting Ends 31 December! (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks Left to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards (Dec 18, 2023)
Rylan, Owain Wyn Evans, Maisie Smith, and More Nominated For Pantomime Awards 2025; Full List! (Mar 6, 2025)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards; Voting Ends 31 December! (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks Left to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards (Dec 18, 2023)
BIO
John is a graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama 2011 and is a Lighting Designer for Theatre and Dance.
John’s work has been seen UK and Internationally in countries such as China, Italy, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and South Africa amongst others.
Recent credits include; ‘Nutcracker on Ice’ (Italy), ‘Aladdin’ (Croydon), Cinderella: A Fairytale (Northern Stage), ‘Speakeasy’ (UK Tour), ‘Peter Pan On’ (Emirates Tour), ‘Swan Lake on Ice’ (Italy), ‘Dolly Mixtures the Musical’ (The Customs House) Some Enchanted Evening (Barn Theatre, Cirencester), ‘Brotherhood’ (Alphabetti Theatre), ‘Peter Pan’ (Rickmansworth), ‘Cinderella’ (Kettering), ‘Cinderella’ (Rickmansworth), ‘Peter Pan: Return of Captain Hook’ (Croydon), ‘Holiday Inn’ (Guildford), ‘Soapbox Racer’ (Alphabetti Theatre) & 'Shakespeare's R&J' (Reading Rep) [BroadwayWorld Best Lighting Design Nominee]
Selected Designs for Drama Schools include; ‘Richard III’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Curtains’, ‘ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical’, ‘Amour!’ & ‘The Pirate Queen’ Amongst many others for Guildford School of Acting.
News
Rylan, Owain Wyn Evans, Maisie Smith, and More Nominated For Pantomime Awards 2025; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025
The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2025, which will take place next month at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025
The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2025, which will take place next month at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. Check out the full list here!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards; Voting Ends 31 December!
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 31 December at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks Left to Vote for the BWW UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards December 5 Standings
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023
The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20 for the 2023 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: SHAKESPEARE'S R&J, Reading Rep
by Jess Ashley - Oct 17, 2023
Joe Calarco’s electrifying interpretation of the legendary star-crossed lovers is nothing short of excellence. While mainly recited in its original Shakespearean form, Calarco brings a fresh take on the tragedy, through a modern setting and intertwining of a queer narrative.
by Jess Ashley - Oct 17, 2023
Joe Calarco’s electrifying interpretation of the legendary star-crossed lovers is nothing short of excellence. While mainly recited in its original Shakespearean form, Calarco brings a fresh take on the tragedy, through a modern setting and intertwining of a queer narrative.
Photos: First Look At SHAKESPEARE'S R&J At Reading Rep Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco’s queer play Shakespeare’s R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has released first look photos of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco’s queer play Shakespeare’s R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue.
Cast and Creative Team Set For CINDERELLA: A Fairytale at Northern Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023
Northern Stage's new production of Sally Cookson's Olivier award-nominated Cinderella: A Fairytale (2 December - 6 January) is a glorious girl-powered adventure co-directed by Katy Weir and Jake Smith. Find out who is starring in the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023
Northern Stage's new production of Sally Cookson's Olivier award-nominated Cinderella: A Fairytale (2 December - 6 January) is a glorious girl-powered adventure co-directed by Katy Weir and Jake Smith. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Reading Rep Theatre Reveals Full Cast and Creative Team For First UK Revival of SHAKESPEARE'S R&J
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco's queer play Shakespeare's R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco's queer play Shakespeare's R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue.
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