Overlooking Piccadilly Circus, with spectacular views down onto Eros, the Under Construction theme of the party came from the venue itself still being a building site! Nonetheless, it was transformed to host a spectacular party for over 600 guests, who enjoyed performances from the casts of Chicago and Tap Dogs and by Private Drama, food and party design by The Admirable Crichton, sound by Delta and event lighting courtesy of White Light.
White Light's lighting designer Jason Larcombe used a comprehensive range of equipment from White Light's diverse hire stock to create lighting that highlighted the construction theme of the site while bringing glamour and sparkle to the party itself. His rig made use of everything from Martin Mac500, Mac550, Mac600, Vari-Lite VL1000 and VL2000 moving lights and ColorBlock LED fittings to Source Four profiles and Pars, and then on to more 'industrial' fittings such as 500W floodlights, fluorescent tubes, and even flashing roadworks lights.
The lighting rig was controlled by Avo Pearl and MA grandMA Lite consoles. As well as the lighting design and equipment, White Light provided rigging, cabling and dimming as well as a full production service and crew led by David Lowndes, with White Light's overall contribution run by the company's business development director, Richard Wilson.
White Light is now a regular on the party and event lighting circuit, with recent projects including events at The Science Museum, the National Maritime Museum, Somerset House, Kent House, the Royal Lancaster and the Wellington Arch.
(Jim Evans)
