David Hately

Theatre practitioner · Composer · Musician

Lighting, sound, music and technical expertise for theatre and live performance.

Theatre

  • Lighting design — for theatre, dance, musicals and touring productions.
  • Lighting programming and relighting — ETC Eos specialist.
  • Sound design — soundscapes and effects for live performance.
  • Video and projection — programming and integration with other technologies and live performance.
  • Show control — experience includes QLab, Catalyst and Eos integration.
  • Technical management and consultancy — production planning, touring systems and practical technical solutions from small-scale schools tours to international stage performances.

Music

  • Composition — original music for theatre, live performances or recordings and creative projects.
  • Musical direction — developing music with performers and shaping its role within a production.
  • Instrumental performance — woodwind specialist: bassoon, contrabassoon, saxophones, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, Northumbrian bagpipes, flute and whistles; many other instruments according to the project. Interested in electronic boxes that make (usually nice) sounds.
  • Arranging and score preparation — adapting music for different instruments and ensembles; producing scores and parts.
  • Electronic and live performance systems — MainStage with virtual instruments and playback integrated with live musicians.