About Me
I am a Lighting Designer, QLab designer and general technician based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Across the last 5 years I have worked across the UK as well as international tours to the USA, Thailand and Australia in various design roles. I love experimentation both with my designs and with new hardware and software.
I am highly proficient with ETC EOS boards and have substantial experience of QLab programming and live sound mixing.
Currently Working On
Previous Work
Testimonials
"With lighting designed by James Appleby, emotional moments like Gwyneth bravely telling the court she lost half a day of skiing really hit the audience hard"
ILoveMCR
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
"The lighting design punctuated each scene beautifully, enhancing the show’s rhythm and wit."
TheatreBeyondBroadway
Gwyneth Goes Skiing
"Special mention too for the eye-watering visuals from James Appleby, who achieves practically West End productions values"
Everything Theatre
Ascension
"Mesmerising Lighting"
Audience Review
Ascension
"An Outrageous Triumph"
Edgar Wright
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
"James is a gem and really helped us to bring the show to life at Nonsuch"
Van Huynh Company
In Realness
"James’ design and artistic vision coupled with his technical ability have been invaluable to us as a company. He’s also an absolute treat to work with, which is why we keep employing him!"
Joseph Martin
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
"The sound and lighting, which added so much to the performance, deserve a round of applause. There were some truly talented people behind the scenes of this production"
Impact Magazine
Jekyll and Hyde and Hilda and Martin
"A special kind of magic"
Impact Magazine
Peter Pan