The D4 is controlling the venue's stage lighting rig plus over 800 architectural LED fixtures which are illuminating the interior walls, balconies and general auditorium architecture.
The Opera House in Boscombe originally opened in 1895 as the Boscombe Grand Theatre and has been an entertainment venue of sorts throughout its entire colourful 102 year history. Most recently the premises were leased to local rave 'Slinky'.
Now restored to its former Victorian splendour after a seven-month multi-million pound refurbishment project, spearheaded by owners Arnwood Estates, it has reopened as Bournemouth Opera House, a 3-tier 2200 capacity live entertainment venue.
Mikey Howard was brought onboard as a lighting consultant by The Arnwood Group entertainments manager Ester Gill - they have worked together and known each other for some time, dating back to their music industry touring years.
The Opera House lighting brief was that it needed to cater for a huge variety of shows - from concerts of all types to club nights to tea dances - and generally be appropriate for the venue's broad based entertainment policy. (Jim Evans)
