Large venues like the National Theatre on London’s South Bank are more able to improve the efficiency of their lighting. The Theatre Trust is aiming to help smaller theatres take action too


Low energy


without the drama I


London’s theatres are major users of energy, but many smaller venues struggle to make improvements. A lighting designer-turned- efficiency adviser tells Jill Entwistle that he hopes to change all that


38 CIBSE Journal July 2010


t’s hard to imagine a theatre without thinking of lighting. From the flashy façade and the showy chandeliers, to the bulb-studded make-up mirror and, of course, the stage itself, light is the essence


of entertainment. And perhaps the overt symbol of excessive energy use. Large venues, such as the National Theatre, have


been addressing this area for some time, spurred on not only by carbon consciousness, but also the cost savings. However, smaller venues often lack the time and money to tackle their carbon footprint. Hence the Ecovenue initiative, spawned by the Mayor of London’s 2008 Green Theatre Plan and funded by the European


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