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Inside our April issue, Cat Strom catches up with the crew behind Kylie’s Tension tour at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, finding a screen-heavy production that blends nostalgia with modern flair. Also this month, Rob Halliday explores the new Sadler’s Wells East in Stratford. Plus: Phil Ward visits London jazz club Ronnie Scott’s to hear its new sound system; Rachel Terzian charts the evolution of Slovakia’s SRS Group; and I meet the visionaries behind Clean Bandit’s recent London Palladium show. We also explore the new sound and lighting setup at Reading’s refurbished Hexagon theatre and preview what’s coming up at May’s Showlight lighting conference. If you’re heading to PLASA Focus Leeds, don’t miss our bumper round-up of show highlights. Meanwhile, Simon Allen reviews Sennheiser’s MD 421 Kompakt microphone. Enjoy!
Building the TensionCat Strom reports from Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on the production elements at work for Kylie’s vibrant, hit-filled Tension tour . . .
Preview : PLASA Focus LeedsWith the popular show returning to the Royal Armouries on 13-14 May 2025, plan your visit with our round-up of expected highlights . . .
Sadler’s Wells EastRob Halliday visits Stratford’s brand-new dance theatre to get the lowdown on its technical infrastructure and plans for the future . . .
Tech : MD 421 KompaktSimon Allen puts the newest edition of Sennheiser’s renowned dynamic microphone to the test . . .
Rather be at the PalladiumClaire Beeson reports from the London Palladium on Clean Bandit’s intimate BRITs Week for War Child gig . . .
Shaping the futureLSi explores the Reading Hexagon Theatre’s brand-new technical upgrades, achieving much-needed modernity while retaining the building’s historic charm . . .
Spotlight on ShowlightAhead of Showlight’s return, Claire Beeson shares what delegates can expect from the lighting conference . . .
Global ambitionsRachel Terzian discovers how Slovakia’s SRS Group evolved from one man and his lighting desk into a fast-growing tech manufacturer . . .
