In this issue...

Hit musical Oliver! is back for more. Having premiered in 1960, the show has returned to the stage several times over the ensuing decades. Its latest revival started life at Chichester Festival Theatre last summer, before transferring to the West End’s Gielgud Theatre, where it now resides. Rob Halliday is ‘reviewing the situation’ for this month’s cover story . . .
Also, Phil Ward assesses the industry’s approach to manufacturing in the face of global environmental goals. Meanwhile, Ian Cullen catches up with the crew behind Anastacia’s #NTK25 tour. Elsewhere, we learn how Polygon Productions staged its first 360º immersive festival, and share how Full Production has taken a leap forward in its system design. Plus, I take a tour of TAF’s factory in the Czech Republic.
On the test bench this month is DPA’s latest CORE+ technology and MicroLock offering for miniature microphones. We also bring you our extensive round-up of news and views from the show floor at PLASA Focus Leeds. Enjoy!

Hit musical Oliver! is back for more. Having premiered in 1960, the show has returned to the stage several times over the ensuing decades. Its latest revival started life at Chichester Festival Theatre last summer, before transferring to the West End’s Gielgud Theatre, where it now resides. Rob Halliday is ‘reviewing the situation’ for this month’s cover story . . .
Also, Phil Ward assesses the industry’s approach to manufacturing in the face of global environmental goals. Meanwhile, Ian Cullen catches up with the crew behind Anastacia’s #NTK25 tour. Elsewhere, we learn how Polygon Productions staged its first 360º immersive festival, and share how Full Production has taken a leap forward in its system design. Plus, I take a tour of TAF’s factory in the Czech Republic.
On the test bench this month is DPA’s latest CORE+ technology and MicroLock offering for miniature microphones. We also bring you our extensive round-up of news and views from the show floor at PLASA Focus Leeds. Enjoy!


Theatre : Oliver!

Rob Halliday reviews the situation at London’s Gielgud Theatre as Lionel Bart’s enduring hit makes its West End return . . .

Review : PLASA Focus Leeds

Claire Beeson, Rachel Terzian and Phil Ward report from the Royal Armouries . . .

On Tour : Anastacia

Anastacia’s #NTK25 Tour is an infectious celebration of musicality and technical creativity. Ian Cullen reports from Birmingham’s Symphony Hall . . .

Industry : Pipe dreams

Phil Ward traces the art of the possible for sustainable entertainment technology manufacturing . . .

Tech : DPA CORE+ and MicroLock

Simon Allen reviews the latest technology now found in DPA’s miniature microphones . . .

Throwing shapes

Ian Cullen discovers how Polygon Productions delivered its first 360º immersive festival in the UK over three days at London’s Crystal Palace Park . . .

Par for the course

In 2024, Full Production took a major step forward in its system design capability with its commitment to the Q-SYS platform. LSi reports . . .

Up, up and away

Buyer sought for UK-certified drone light show company . . .

Inside the factory

Claire Beeson takes a tour of trussing manufacturer TAF’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility . . .

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