I’m Luke John Emmett, a technical production manager, lighting designer and event professional with more than 20 years’ experience across theatre, festivals, live events and digital production.
I have spent 20 years working in the cultural industries turning ambitious ideas into exciting, meaningful experiences.
From intimate studio theatres to large-scale outdoor events, I lead teams and solve problems with clarity and care.
Collaboration is at the core of everything I do.
Quick Facts
20+ Years Experience
Bath, UK
UK and international projects
Award-winning lighting designer
Theatre, events, digital and communications
What I Bring
Technical Judgement
Turning creative ambition into safe, practical and achievable production plans.
Calm Delivery
Coordinating people, schedules and suppliers while responding constructively when circumstances change.
Creative Range
Bringing experience across theatre, festivals, lighting, digital events and communications.
Career Timeline
2002-2004
Luke attended Bath College and studied for a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance) finishing with a triple distinction grade.
Bath College
2005-2006
Luke attended Guildford School of Acting on the AP(e)L fast-track course. He returned in 2011 to do the degree extension.
GSA
2006 onwards
Luke worked freelance for a number of different companies around the South West.
2007
Luke spent 9 months at the Bristol Hippodrome (four of which were spent on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) before joining the Rondo as a casual technician in September 2007.
2011
Luke formed Theatre Bath – a network for all things arts in Bath.
Photos by Jessie Myers of Soul Photography
2012-2017
Luke worked as Assistant Event Manager at Bath Spa University, managing Burdall’s Yard on Bath’s London Road.
2016-2018
Luke designed and built the Theatre Bath Bus – a single-decker bus converted into a mobile performance space.
2017-2019
Luke produced the Forest of Imagination – a large-scale, outdoors, multidisciplinary arts project which took over various locations in Bath.
2020 onwards
During the pandemic Luke switches quickly to working on virtual events. Helping to produce 6 online choir shows and work for clients such as Alicia Keys, Pinterest and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
One Career: Several Ways Of Making Things Happen
I have often worked at the point where creative ideas, technical systems, organisations and audiences meet. That has meant moving between disciplines rather than remaining inside a single job description.
Theatre & Performance
From lighting design and venue technical work to production management and show calling, I help creative teams turn ideas into performances that are practical, safe and engaging.
Public Events & Festivals
I coordinate the people, spaces, suppliers and schedules behind live events. Balancing audience experience with the practical demands of site management, safety and delivery.
Virtual & Hybrid Production
I design and deliver online and hybrid experiences that bring remote and in-person audiences together, combining technical planning, live production and calm support for speakers and performers.
Communications & Creative Consultancy
I support organisations, artists and communities with planning, communications and problem-solving, helping strengthen ideas and find practical routes from concept to delivery.
Recognition & Advocacy
Awards
Creative Bath – Creative Space Award
Best Venue – Edinburgh Fringe
Lighting Design – Wizard of Oz
Voted one of Bath’s most influential people (Bath Chronicle, 2017 & 2018)
Sector Advocacy
Board of Directors of the Cultural Forum for the Bath Area.
Fighting Arts Cuts with Theatre Bath.
Fighting To Keep Arts Coverage In Bath Chronicle
Teaching & Mentoring
Teaching Technical Theatre at Bath Spa University
Teaching Event Concept & Design BIMM Institute
Beyond Work
Away from work, I’m usually still drawn to things that involve light, stories and a sense of place. I enjoy photography and astrophotography, exploring Bath’s hidden history, and playing guitar – interests that give me a different way to slow down and stay curious.
Meteor Showers & Northern Lights
Kingfisher Mon 22nd Dec
The Orion Nebula 2024
Training & Memberships
Certification & Training
Personal Licence Holder Training (2013)
First Aid At Work (Renewed 2013)
IPAF Static Vertical (1a) – Operator Training
PATT (Portable Appliance Testing) Training Stage Electrics
PASMA – Tower For Users Stage Electrics
Foundation Pyrotechnics Training BECTU in conjunction with Just FX
Fire Awareness, Warden & Risk Assessment Training GSA 2004
Safeguarding Training
Luke holds an enhanced DBS check which can be produced on request.
Professional Memberships
Luke is a proud member of:
Equity – The Performers Union, The Event Organisers Network (EON) The Society for Theatre Research Bath Astronomers
