Callum Macdonald
Based in the Suffolk countryside, Callum is still a relatively new face to the theatre industry. In addition to lighting design he also specialises as a production lighting technician and production electrician in theatre, corporate, dance and events. He is now working with various production companies around the UK and Europe in all parts of the entertainments industry.
In 2011 Callum studied Electrical Installation for two years at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, graduating on both the level 2 and level 3 courses. Other qualifications he now holds include Emergency First Aid At Work and IPAF.
Contact Callum on;
T - +44 (0)7590 568 663 // E - callum@cmlighting.co.uk // W - www.cmlighting.co.uk
Current credits
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative team | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adastral Park | Corporate & Industrial |
Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath BT |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Jamie Hazelwood |
09 Nov 2100 |
| The Forge Community Church | Non-professional |
Debenham Community Centre The Forge Community Church |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Duncan Banks |
31 Dec 2100 |
Previous productions
| Show name | Type | Venue/Company | Role | Creative Team | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | Theatre |
The Mercury Theatre, Colchester COS |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Adam Woodhouse Set designer: Scenic Projects |
Jan 2019 |
| A Christmas Carol | Musical |
The Apex The Childrens Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Dec 2018 |
| Sleeping Beauty - Pantomine | Theatre |
Camberley Theatre Camberley Theatre |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Suzi Budd |
Dec 2018 |
| The Wizard of Oz | Theatre |
The Mercury Theatre, Colchester CO2 |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Adam Woodhouse Set designer: Scenic Projects |
Sep 2018 |
| Anchorage Beach Club | Concert |
Mersea Island Marfleet Events |
Production Electrician |
Lighting designer: Nev Milsom |
Aug 2018 |
| Les Miserables (Schools Edition) | Musical |
The Grand Hall, Ipswich Corn Exchange CTC |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe Set designer: tbc |
Jul 2018 |
| Barnum | Musical |
Circus Fantasia Big Top Co-op Jrs |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Oliver Brett Set designer: Oliver Brett |
Jun 2018 |
| Cyber Battle 2018 | Corporate & Industrial |
QEII Centre Lux Technical |
Lighting Designer | Feb 2018 | |
| Hairspray | Musical | The Mercury Theatre, Colchester | Lighting Designer |
Director: David Rutter Set designer: Scenic Projects |
Jan 2018 |
| Hairspray | Musical | The Apex | Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Callum Macdonald Director: Bridie Rowe Set designer: Mali-Beth Roberts |
Dec 2017 |
| Little Shop of Horrors | Musical | The Mercury Theatre, Colchester | Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Callum Macdonald Director: Leanne Fincham Set designer: Scenic Projects Ltd |
Oct 2017 |
| Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | Musical |
The New Wolsey Ipswich CTC |
Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Callum Macdonald Director: Bridie Rowe Set designer: Mali-Beth Roberts |
Jul 2017 |
| Miss Nightingale | Musical |
The Vaults Mr Bugg Presents |
Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Callum Macdonald Director: Matthew Bugg |
Mar 2017 |
| Jekyll and Hyde the Musical | Musical | The Mercury Theatre, Colchester | Lighting Designer |
Director: TBC Set designer: tbc |
Jan 2017 |
| Cats | Musical |
The Apex CTC |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Horne |
Dec 2016 |
| 9 to 5 The Musical | Musical |
Bury St Edmunds Theatre Royal Irving Stage Company |
Lighting Designer |
Lighting designer: Callum Macdonald Director: Sian Couture Set designer: Scenic Projects Ltd |
Nov 2016 |
| Carousel | Musical |
Mercury Theatre Colchester Operatic Society |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Nikki Mundell-Poole |
Sep 2016 |
| Nike Product Launch | Corporate & Industrial |
Village Underground Lux Technical |
Lighting Designer | Aug 2016 | |
| Legally Blonde - The Musical | Musical | The New Wolsey Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Jul 2016 |
| A Bridge Over Oblivion | Musical | The New Wolsey Studio | Lighting Designer |
Director: Charlie Pittman |
Jul 2016 |
| The Crucible | Theatre |
The Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds Irving Stage Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Nick Bennet Set designer: David Dodson |
Mar 2016 |
| A Streetcar Named Desire | Theatre |
The Headgate Theatre Paper Lantern Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Sally Scurrell Set designer: Darren Bettie |
Jan 2016 |
| Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Musical | The Apex | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Dec 2015 |
| A Streetcar Named Desire | Theatre |
The Sir John Mills Theatre The Gallery Players |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Sally Scurrell Set designer: Darren Bettie |
Oct 2015 |
| West Side Story | Musical | The New Wolsey Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Jul 2015 |
| Cyber Security Challenge | Corporate & Industrial |
HMS Belfast Cyber Security Challenge |
Lighting Designer | Mar 2015 | |
| Grease | Musical | The New Wolsey Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe Set designer: Scenic Projects Ltd |
Jul 2014 |
| The Little Mermaid | Musical | The Seckford Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe Set designer: Oliver Brett |
Apr 2014 |
| Les Miserables | Musical | The New Wolsey Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe Set designer: Scenic Projects Ltd |
Jul 2013 |
| Cinderella | Theatre | The Seckford Theatre | Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Apr 2013 |
| Sussical Jr. | Non-professional |
The New Wolsey Theatre The Childrens Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Jul 2012 |
| Camp Rock - The Musical | Non-professional |
The New Wolsey Theatre The Childrens Theatre Company |
Lighting Designer |
Director: Bridie Rowe |
Jul 2012 |
Miss Nightingale
These are complemented by the lighting – Callum Macdonald’s design bounces off the costumes with enough punch to match the score.
Lucy Beirne, Musical Theatre Review 15/04/2017
Callum MacDonald‘s biography says he’s “a fresh face to the theatre industry…..with a growing portfolio”. If the lighting on Miss Nightingale is indicative of his work then his portfolio will grow substantially, there’s plenty of room for someone with such talent for lighting. It’s not easy to put in a “pop-up” lighting rig but there are no compromises here in the design – it looks beautiful.
Richard Lambert, Theatre Reviews 06/04/2017
The Crucible
"The stark puritan settings were splendid and the lighting design created the oppressive atmosphere well.."
Julie Petrucci, NODA Review 18/03/2016
A Streetcar Named Desire
enormously helped by a very atmospheric set which is lit brilliantly
David Henshall, Ipswich Star 29/10/2015
Theatre:
- Regional (Main House)
- Regional (Studio)
- Fringe / Pub Theatre
Musical:
- Regional (Main House)
- Small Scale / Fringe
- Pantomime
Corporate:
- Conferences
- Exhibition Stands
- Fashion Shows
- Product Launches
- Award Ceremonies
Architectural:
- Gardens
- Hotels
- Open Air Events
- Places of Worship
Non-professional:
- Dance
- Musicals
- Plays
| Contact method | Details |
|---|---|
| Mobile phone |
07590 568663 |
| Email address | |
| Website |
