The South London building was originally built back in 1913 and is the only ballroom still intact in London. It has been used for a variety of different things over the years but the untouched cool, vintage interior now means it's the kind of trendy venue artists such as Noel Gallagher want to play.
The beautiful building was the perfect backdrop for a stand up style comedy show with a cabaret style twist.
After his success on shows such as Horrible Histories, I've Got No Head and PhoneShop, award winning comedian Javone now has his own new sketch show.
Javone trained at LAMDA and as their principal lighting partners Richard Martin Lighting (RML) a close affiliation with the theatre school and anyone who is a product of the academy. RML works very closely with their students, providing all kinds of training and support.
Javone's series, which is for BBC Two, looks at all facets of contemporary multicultural Britain and questions our attitudes and why we have them. The Javone Prince show is produced by Lovely Electricity and BBC Comedy and is lit by Martin Hawkins, supported by RML.
Although the infer structure is different to that of a normal TV studio, there was an opportunity to light the entire ballroom and pick up on existing features to really bring the room to life.
Martin chose MAC 700's, Sharpys, VL1000TS, Pixel Pars and Stage Bars to create his look.
(Jim Evans)
