
Chris Barham
I graduated with a degree in Technical Theatre from RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) in 2002.
I teach on Bath Spa's Theatre, Festival and Event Production Degree programme.
I have worked in the Technical Theatre industry for eighteen years in a variety of areas and roles, at venues such as the Criterion Theatre - West End, Polka Theatre - Wimbledon and Theatre Royal - Bath.
Alongside this, I have taught at the University of Kent, Anglia Ruskin University, and the University of the West of England in Technical Theatre.
I engage regularly in lighting design, production electrician and programmer work for the theatre and live events industry.
"In the Post show chat last night, one audience member wanted to congratulate the lighting design. Well done, another beautiful piece of work" - Rachael Savage, Artistic Director of Vamos Theatre - 'The Best Thing' 2016 Tour
"Excellent use of lighting and shadow in the production, without wanting to give anything away" and "Really enjoyed the background music too - and thought the set and lighting was all excellent". - Audience members - 'The Best Thing' - Vamos Theatre Tour 2016
''Production standards all around were excellent. Lighting especially effective. Special mention should be made of the lighting design, which was highly effective at supporting the set design and transporting us into another world. I also liked the simple use of fairy lights in jars in Skitterbang’s magical cave.'' - 'Skitterbang Island' - Polka Theatre 2010 Arts Council assessor - Sydney Thornbury
''It’s all usually lit in eerie green and purple tones that match Martin Ward’s beautiful, often mournful, score''. - The Stage review - Nuala Calvi - 'Skitterbang Island' 2014.
''Smaller 2D puppets add variation, whilst Chris Barham’s lighting immerses the audience in the tale for brief periods – much to the delight of the many children.'' - A Younger Theatre review - Hannah Tookey - 'Skitterbang Island' 2014.
''Skitterbang Island is atmospheric in the extreme.'' - Childrens Theatre reviews.com - Flossie Waite - 'Skitterbang Island' 2014.
Previous productions
Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative Team | Opened |
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'University Challenged' Panel Show 2020 Bath Spa University TV Studios | Television | Bath Spa University TV Studio A | Lighting Designer |
Director: Simon Mansfield Set designer: Josh Jordan |
Feb 2020 |
My One True Friend | Theatre |
Tristan Bates Theatre Do you love this planet? |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Antony Law Set designer: Adrian Gee |
Aug 2019 |
Finding Joy 2018 | Theatre |
Touring, then touring Vamos Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage Set designer: Carl Davies |
Oct 2018 |
Finding Joy | Theatre |
Courtyard Theatre, Hereford, then touring Vamos Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage Set designer: Carl Davies |
Sep 2017 |
Finding Joy | Theatre |
Malvern Theatre & then touring, then touring Vamos Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage Set designer: Carl Davies |
Apr 2017 |
The Best Thing II | Theatre | Vamos Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage Set designer: Carl Davies |
Feb 2017 |
Toyota Car launch - Silverstone | Corporate & Industrial |
Silverstone Race circuit Wavelength Stage Co |
Production Electrician | Nov 2016 | |
'Captain America' Window display | Corporate & Industrial |
Disney stores, Paris/London/Dublin 4th Reality, Bristol |
Lighting Designer | Mar 2016 | |
The Best Thing | Theatre |
Jacksons Lane, then touring Vamos |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage Set designer: Carl Davies |
Jan 2016 |
Tonight at 8.30 | Theatre |
Cockpit Theatre Bridge Theatre Co |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill Set designer: Judith Pollard |
Jul 2015 |
Finding Joy | Theatre |
Touring Vamos Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage |
Jul 2015 |
Bridge Theatre Co Graduate Showcase | Theatre |
Criterion Theatre - West End Bridge Theatre Training Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill / Antony Law |
May 2015 |
Dick and Daisy | Theatre |
Mission Theatre, Bath Bohemia Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Nanette Ackerman |
Apr 2015 |
Nursing Lives | Theatre |
John Moore Theatre, then touring Vamos Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Rachael Savage |
Feb 2015 |
Bridge Theatre Co Graduation Showcase 2014 | Theatre |
Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus Bridge Theatre Training Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill, Antony Law, Judith Pollard |
May 2014 |
Skitterbang Island 2014 | Theatre |
Little Angel Theatre, then touring Polka Theatre/Little Angel Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Peter Glanville Set designer: Laura McEwen |
Apr 2014 |
Winters Tale | Theatre |
Cockpit Theatre Bridge Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill |
Feb 2014 |
Grandfathers | Theatre |
Cockpit Theatre Bridge Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Antony Law |
Feb 2014 |
Death of an Anarchist | Theatre |
Ovalhouse Theatre Bridge Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill |
Jul 2013 |
Bridge Theatre Co Graduate Showcase | Theatre |
Criterion Theatre Bridge Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill/Antony Law |
May 2013 |
Measure for Measure | Theatre |
Cockpit Theatre Bridge Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Mark Akrill |
Mar 2013 |
All Join In | Theatre |
main theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Roman Stefanski Set designer: Laura McEwen |
May 2011 |
Lost and Found | Theatre |
Polka Theatre, then touring Polka Theatre/Travelling Light Theatre Co |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Sally Cookson |
Oct 2010 |
Skitterbang Island 2010 | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre/Little Angel Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Peter Glanville Set designer: Laura McEwen |
Jul 2010 |
Goldilocks | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Jonathan Lloyd |
Oct 2009 |
How to catch a star | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Jonathan Lloyd |
Nov 2008 |
Monkey | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Jonathan Man |
May 2008 |
Princess and The Pea | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Joy Haynes |
Nov 2007 |
Cloud Pictures | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Roman Stefanski |
Jun 2007 |
Under One Roof | Theatre |
Adventure Theatre Polka Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Roman Stefanski |
Dec 2006 |
Cinderella | Theatre |
Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks Stag Theatre |
Lighting Designer | Jan 2004 |
'University Challenged' Panel Show 2020 Bath Spa University TV Studios
My One True Friend
The Best Thing II
The Best Thing
Tonight at 8.30
Finding Joy
Nursing Lives
Skitterbang Island 2014
Winters Tale
Grandfathers
Death of an Anarchist
Bridge Theatre Co Graduate Showcase
Measure for Measure
All Join In
Lost and Found
Skitterbang Island 2010
Goldilocks
How to catch a star
Monkey
Princess and The Pea
Cloud Pictures
Under One Roof
- International
- West End
- Commercial Tour
- Regional (Main House)
- Regional (Studio)
- Small Scale Touring
- Fringe / Pub Theatre
- Touring relights
- Projection / Video Design
- Regional (Main House)
- Small Scale / Fringe
- Pantomime
- Touring relights
- Small scale
- Large Scale
- Medium Scale
- Festival
- Product Launches
- Open Air Events
- Commercial & Retail
- Dance
- Musicals
- Plays
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Training
Contact method | Details |
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Mobile phone |
07788 548854 |
Email address | |
Website | |
Website | www.instagram.com/cjb_light |
www.twitter.com/cjb_light |
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