I currently employ Luke as a freelance lighting & sound designer & technician at The Rondo.
Luke is passionate about the performing arts, and is extremely organised, capable and efficient in everything he does. His work in establishing Theatre Bath as force for representing theatre in the region is nothing short of astonishing, especially given the limited resources at his disposal. Luke has shown himself to be ingenious, tenacious and indefatigable in this enterprise.
If you’re looking for a tech native to support your online events then look no further than Luke Emmett. Luke helped me run a conference for 200 professionals using Hopin – he was responsible for the backstage area of the event, making sure that everything was as slick as possible for the attendees. I left my speakers and sponsors in his capable hands and Luke explained everything (how to share slides, the optimum tech set up) clearly and was brilliant at answering questions. In fact, Luke was super responsive whenever I had any queries. A positive and calm person to have involved in event day, I would highly recommend Luke if you’re hosting an online event in future.
“We had the pleasure of working with Luke for our first virtual Asia Pacific Commonwealth Parliamentary Forum on Climate Change. Luke was a reliable and trusted member of the production team and we want to thank him for his flexibility and initiative. The virtual Forum production was flawless and many participants found the process extremely smooth thanks to the clear and confident instruction by Luke.”
I’ve worked with Luke on a number of projects. His skills, work ethic and expertise make him highly valued – and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Luke is a superb lighting designer and operator. He is flexible, a good communicator and incredibly quick at responding to the needs of a director. I would wholeheartedly recommend him.
I worked with Luke on several medium scale theatrical productions over three years and found him to be a thoroughly competent, knowledgeable, professional Lighting Designer and Production Manager. He is highly creative and adaptable and worked well in high pressure situations with tight deadlines. He also has excellent communication skills and is a great team player. He developed an excellent rapport with the students and maintained patience and professionalism throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to any prospective employer.
Luke was very efficient, creative and easy to work with. I would definitely hire him again and recommend to others.
Hire this man. He will make you look good. I have worked with Luke on non-tech projects and seen his work before but I have to take more space and recommend him as a tech superstar. I pulled together a day of full-on workshopping a new script, followed immediately by an audience showing that night. Luke saw the script just days beforehand. Light and sound are essential to the audience’s understanding / experience of this show. And WOW. There was one run-through before the show in a 11-hour day, and Luke’s art, skill, good grace, calm and general professionalism make him a go-to of the highest calibre. He is a credit to our industry and I very much hope I can be in the position to have him on my team again before long.
Luke was a fantastic Technician and Production Manager – always willing to jump into any role as required. Always put 100% of the effort in until the very end of the production (and beyond). Budgets, lighting, sound, costume, set, scripts, bands, tickets, posters etc . . . . all organised by Luke.
I have known and worked with Luke for many years. In 2008/09 he toured with my one-man-show ‘I Shot Dirty Den’ as lighting operative and Stage-Manager. I have worked with him on many productions at the Rondo Theatre in Bath, and would recommend him highly as a conscientious worker who can think out of the box when required; something that Sound and Lighting Design often needs in tight turn around situations. My “first pick” in his field.
Nomination – Lighting Design – Titanic the Musical
Creative Bath Creative Space Award – Theatre Bath Bus – 2018
Rent – BODS – Best Musical – Rosebowl Awards 2014 (Lighting design by Luke John Emmett & Andrew Whiting)
The Decent Rogues – Best Musical/Operatic Production & District Achievement Award (NODA)
Best Venue At The Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Darkchat.co.uk – 2018
The Wizard of Oz – Technical Achievement Award (Lighting) 2015.
Phantom of the Opera (Warminster School) – Technical Achievement Award (Rosebowl) & District Award – NODA
“Nice touches of lighting from Luke John Emmett add to the atmosphere, the moon gobo working well.” Theatre Bath
“Complimented with some subtle lighting from Luke Emmett.” NODA
“A production brimming with colour, energy, wit and a fabulous vision combines to make Alice in Wonderland by the hugely talented Curtain Up team an absolute winner. From the outset the effort and accomplishment of the set design / builders was evident, the lighting by Luke John Emmett including use of projection and glitter cannon was vibrant as well as atmospheric.” Guide2Bath
“Credit has to go Nick Hobbs for creating a flawless sound design and also to Luke Emmett for lighting such a variety of moods on an open stage.” Guide2Bath
“Lighting design followed a very inventive aspect ensuring each scene was highlighted with appropriate colour. Gobos USR and L added important factors reinforcing, to the minds eye, different locations. It’s a bit of a rarity these days to hear voices un-mic’d and with a set of musicians in balance with the singing voice, thank you for this most welcomingly refreshing experience.” Stuart Lyddon NODA, from the Mission Theatre
“All delicately lit by Luke Emmett” Graeme Savage, NODA, on the original run at the Rondo Theatre
“The lights and effects which were used were appropriate and subtle.” Jenny Lee, NOW Bath
“Lighting Design is by Luke Emmett who together with Natalie Remington has created something that looks grand… It’s visually very strong.” Fiona Lister, Mellowday London
“Masking and spillage of light were kept at a minimum thanks to skilful work by the Director and lighting team. As a result good use was made of the space available with good visual and dramatic effects being created… The stain glass window effect was another added bonus from the lighting team.” Gerry Parker, The Rose Bowl
“The overall style of the production is complemented beautifully by Luke John Emmett’s creative lighting design.” Remotegoat
“Natalie Remington’s set is easily up there with the best of them, reflecting and complementing Drake’s freshness of tone, and supported by flawless light and sound from Luke John Emmett and Rebecca Megson.” WhatsOnStage
“Natalie’s designs are enhanced by Luke John Emmett’s lighting.” Guide2Bath
“Luke Emmett’s beautiful lighting design emphasised the central New York setting, and 70’s feel perfectly.” NODA
“The atmospheric lighting by Luke John Emmett making the most of the split level set against a New York Skyline backdrop; adding quality to some great 70’s costumes.” Guide2Bath
“This is an impressive cast who adorn the effective split level set, well lit by Luke John Emmett with confidence;” Guide2Bath
“The simple space was well used, with the minimal set and lighting proving starkly effective,” NODA
“…clever use of lighting and a minimalist stage.” – Terri-Anne Teo – RemoteGoat
“…the lighting adds to the mood of several key moments and enhances the action. The sound is well thought out and effective.” – Kath Hill – The Public Reviews
“…the excellent, sharp lighting design and sound cues complement the script very well, creating atmosphere and mood in the intimate setting.” Petra Schofield – RemoteGoat (on the Bath run of the production)
“…the evocative sound and lighting together with the best that poetry, prose and song have to offer combine to create the perfect family show.” Sue Gordon – The British Theatre Guide
“For most of the time, to reflect the world of Scrooge, the stage was in semi- darkness which was most effective… It was all cleverly atmospheric.” Donald Hollins, The Buzz Review, Gloucestershire
“the lighting too was sensitively designed and executed.” Andrew Carpenter, NODA
“Luke John Emmett’s atmospheric lighting and sound design complemented the close and oppressive set perfectly. The highlight of the show was the clever use of music. At times it evoked laughter, shock and sadness, all of which complimented the action perfectly.” – Theatre Bath
Read the shining Rose Bowl Review of this production which Luke adapted, co-directed & designed the Lighting & Sound.
RemoteGoat Says:
“…certainly the sheer beauty of the design from Natalie Remington alongside lighting by Luke J Emmett, would keep the younger folk spellbound throughout.”
The Bath Chronicle Says:
“A huge open set of light, shade and colour is accompanied by excellent light and sound effects, plus a mass of humour and magic… One of the best Christmas productions I’ve seen in years, it is definitely the one you should catch this year. A delight.”
The Famished Fox Says:
“Blue Bird makes for a refreshing alternative to the traditional pantomime this Christmas season. Use of staging and lighting effects within this show, compliment the fantastical nature of the script beautifully. The strobe effects featured within the ‘ghost’ scene and the perfectly executed timing of some rather rapid lighting changes in the first act, greatly enhance the aesthetically pleasing aspect of the show. Further, as we enter into the Rondo Theatre, it is pleasant to see the actors communicating with the children from the off as they literally enter the Blue Bird wonderland that a fabulous use of staging and lighting creates for them.”
What’sOnStage Says:
“The design by Natalie Remington is captivating a wonderful imaginative world where nothing is quite as it seems. Beautifully lit by Luke J Emmett there is something here for every generation.”
