Charlie Newman Lighting Designer & Theatre Technician
Charlie Newman at a lighting console during a technical rehearsal

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CharlieNewman

Lighting Designer & Theatre Technician

Technical craft, delivered with care.

Lighting designer, programmer and theatre technician based in Colchester, working across school productions, venues and live events.

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Two figures in white coats standing over a patient in headphones
Production
The Hothouse
Role
Lighting Designer & Operator
Venue
Headgate Young Company, Headgate Theatre
Year
2026
A lone figure between the long banquet tables
Production
Festen
Role
Technical Designer
Venue
Three Wishes CIC, Headgate Theatre
Year
2026
Javert alone in a shaft of light cutting through haze
Production
Les Misérables
Role
Technical Director & Lighting Designer
Venue
Colchester Royal Grammar School, Main Hall
Year
2025

Where I work

2022 – present

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Student Technician

2025 – present

Headgate Theatre

Technical Crew

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Colchester Arts Centre

Work Experience

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Freelance

Technician

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