The integration of these three well-regarded companies into one cohesive unit has produced many changes besides the amalgamation of resources and inventory. The combination of experience and know-how has allowed expansion into new markets, not least continuing developments into West End Theatre, steered by Thomson. "But we're all creatures of habit and some changes didn't suit everyone," he admitted ruefully. "That's no more strongly evidenced than by the decision of Midnight's founders, Dave Bryant and Mike Townsend, to return to their creative roots and slip the corporate fold. "Both men made a great contribution towards building the company into what it is today," said Thomson. "But increasingly it led them away from their primary talent, the lighting designs that made them famous. As such we have determined to make a distinct change of emphasis."
Fourth Phase London, as the combined elements are now known, will function primarily as an equipment and technical facility. "We now have lighting equipment to satisfy the demands of many markets," said Thomson, "Corporate, Theatre, Event, we even support Concert Touring when LSD has need of our more esoteric gear. Couple that with our production expertise and enthusiasm for our market, and you have a perfect recipe for nurturing and supporting the many talented designers out there. The great advantage for them is variety; because we're not tied to one specific product range we're the perfect dry hire facility. Fourth Phase London is a lighting company focused on cultivating the independence of talent."
