This exclusive event will be held at the Alexandrinsky Theatre by the theatre's managerial staff, with the cooperation of TDM Stage Equipment and Clay Paky. The event media partners are the Evening Petersburg newspaper, the main Russian media and state television.
Luc Lafortune is considered one of the most creative lighting designers of the last 30 years. He has worked with Cirque du Soleil since 1984, when the Cirque took its first steps. His work extends to many projects in the world of touring, theatre, and big events, where his accomplishments always stand out for their creativity and originality.
During his lecture on Art and Poetry in Stage Lighting, Lafortune will guide us through his most important projects. He will inevitably start precisely from his experiences with the Cirque du Soleil, where he has had countless opportunities to practice his art and experiment continuously with new technical solutions. His career will fascinate the audience, as well as be a valuable and unique professional development opportunity for all trade professionals.
Grigorin Borisovich Popov, director of the Alexandrinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, said, "We are proud to host this prestigious lecture inside one of the most famous theatres in Russia, and one of the most representative of our culture. We are sure it will be a great opportunity to bring trade professionals and all theatre lovers close to the fantastic world created by Luc Lafortune."
Clay Paky has already organized or contributed to the organization of several of Luc Lafortune's lectures all over the world. Pio Nahum, Clay Paky marketing manager, said, "In this lecture, we will learn that poetry and technology can merge to create a show with magical charm. Luc Lafortune chose Clay Paky lights right from his early work with Cirque du Soleil, and from then on has used them with confidence as essential instruments to express his art."
(Jim Evans)
