Founded in 1949, Ljubljana City Theatre (Mestno gledalisce ljubljansko - MGL - also known as Ljubljana Municipal Theatre) is the second largest drama theatre in Slovenia and located right in the centre of the charismatic old town. It has recently invested in Robe's LEDWash range with the purchase of four LEDWash 600s and 9 x LEDWash 800s ready for the new season.
Andrej Koleznik and his colleagues Bostjan Kos, Aljosa Vizlar and Bogdan Pirjevec make up the four strong lighting department. All were involved, together with technical director Joze Logar in the collective decision to purchase the new LEDWashes.
The theatre has three stages - a 340 capacity main stage, a 100 seater small stage and a studio space accommodating 50 - 60 audience depending on configuration.
The lighting department already had some previous experience of Robe. Their first Robes were ColorWash 575E ATs dating back around nine years and still working well. Some ColorSpot 700E ATs were added two years after the 575Es, followed by their first three LEDWash 600s which were purchased specifically for one production.
They also have LEDForce 18 LED PARs and some Anolis ArcLine Optic MC24 LED strips which are ideal for set practicals and scenic illumination.
"The LEDWash series has an ideal colour temperature, the units don't break and they are much more cost effective to run," Andrej explains. "We really appreciate this fixture and the size and quality of the beam coming out of it."
The new LEDWashes are currently installed on the main stage fly bars where they will be the principal back and stage lighting for shows in the upcoming season.
(Jim Evans)
