PRESS
"....Alexander Ridgers's lighting is beautiful….piercing in sharp waves of colour through the struts and shadows…."
(Joyce MacMillan, The Scotsman - Moving in Houses, Tramway Theatre, Glasgow)
(Joyce MacMillan, The Scotsman - Moving in Houses, Tramway Theatre, Glasgow)
AWARDS/NOMINATIONS
2019 Equity Jeff Award Nominee - Outstanding Lighting Design - PINNOCHIO
2018 Broadway World Award Nominee - Best Lighting Design - GRAND HOTEL
2018 Footlights Award Nominee - Best Lighting Design - DEATHTRAP
2017 Non-Equity JEFF Award Nominee - Outstanding Lighting Design - WINTERSET
2017 Chicago Theatre Award Nominee - Best Lighting Design - WINTERSET
2016 Best Student Exhibition Award - Michael Merritt Design Awards, Chicago, IL.
2012 ALD Francis Reid Award for Lighting Design - UK.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Artistic Associate - American Blues Theatre, Chicago (present)
Artistic Associate - Griffin Theatre Company, Chicago (present)
Artistic Associate - Sell A Door Theatre Company (2012/13)
PRESS QUOTES
Press Reviews for Previous Productions:
GHOSTS - GREENWICH THEATRE, MAY 2013
"The main lighting and sound effects are hugely dramatic toward the end of the show" (The Public Reviews)
1984 - UK TOUR - APRIL-JUNE 2013
"Sell A Door have excelled themselves with the use of absolutely exquisite lighting and sound - creating a uniquely tense atmosphere even throughout some of the lighter moments…" (RemoteGoat)
JOURNEY'S END - GREENWICH THEATRE, FEB 2013
"...with the acting aided by some great lighting effects from Alexander Ridgers and a wonderfully atmospheric set and carefully selected costuming from designer, Kemey Lafond…" (The Londoneer)
"it may seem paradoxical that the actors are neither speaking nor on stage during the best parts of the play. Sound Designer Anjali Kale and Lighting Designer Alexander Ridgers deserve full credit for their excellent work. The play's two biggest moments....exclusively composed of light...with nothing else happening on stage, the few minutes of sound and light show prove captivating without running too long." (What's Peen Seen)
"Journey's End can be summed up in two words: absolutely stunning." (RemoteGoat)
"Alexander Ridgers lighting is on pointe with its light and shade...director David Hutchinson has cleverly worked in harmony with all the creatives to ensure that we no longer feel like we are in a theatre, but rather, at war with these men." (London Fringe, Fringe Review)
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - UK TOUR - JAN-MARCH 2013
"A sparse but effective set of movable doors, chairs and upturned umbrellas serve well......with help from some subtle music and lighting…" (The Stage)
"Additionally, the lighting and sound throughout the play were unobtrusive - in the best way - and completely compelling." (RemoteGoat)
THE HISTORY BOYS - GREENWICH THEATRE, JUNE 2013
"...the set and lighting is also worth a note, given its realism and detail.." (Fourth Wall Magazine)
MOVING IN HOUSES, TRAMWAY THEATRE, JAN 2012
"....Alexander Ridgers's lighting is beautiful...piercing in sharp waves of colour through the struts and shadows…." (The Scotsman)
THE BREATHING HOUSE, TRON THEATRE, JAN 2011
"..prevailing still gloom that gives the production much of its snarling power." (The Herald).
2019 Equity Jeff Award Nominee - Outstanding Lighting Design - PINNOCHIO
2018 Broadway World Award Nominee - Best Lighting Design - GRAND HOTEL
2018 Footlights Award Nominee - Best Lighting Design - DEATHTRAP
2017 Non-Equity JEFF Award Nominee - Outstanding Lighting Design - WINTERSET
2017 Chicago Theatre Award Nominee - Best Lighting Design - WINTERSET
2016 Best Student Exhibition Award - Michael Merritt Design Awards, Chicago, IL.
2012 ALD Francis Reid Award for Lighting Design - UK.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Artistic Associate - American Blues Theatre, Chicago (present)
Artistic Associate - Griffin Theatre Company, Chicago (present)
Artistic Associate - Sell A Door Theatre Company (2012/13)
PRESS QUOTES
Press Reviews for Previous Productions:
GHOSTS - GREENWICH THEATRE, MAY 2013
"The main lighting and sound effects are hugely dramatic toward the end of the show" (The Public Reviews)
1984 - UK TOUR - APRIL-JUNE 2013
"Sell A Door have excelled themselves with the use of absolutely exquisite lighting and sound - creating a uniquely tense atmosphere even throughout some of the lighter moments…" (RemoteGoat)
JOURNEY'S END - GREENWICH THEATRE, FEB 2013
"...with the acting aided by some great lighting effects from Alexander Ridgers and a wonderfully atmospheric set and carefully selected costuming from designer, Kemey Lafond…" (The Londoneer)
"it may seem paradoxical that the actors are neither speaking nor on stage during the best parts of the play. Sound Designer Anjali Kale and Lighting Designer Alexander Ridgers deserve full credit for their excellent work. The play's two biggest moments....exclusively composed of light...with nothing else happening on stage, the few minutes of sound and light show prove captivating without running too long." (What's Peen Seen)
"Journey's End can be summed up in two words: absolutely stunning." (RemoteGoat)
"Alexander Ridgers lighting is on pointe with its light and shade...director David Hutchinson has cleverly worked in harmony with all the creatives to ensure that we no longer feel like we are in a theatre, but rather, at war with these men." (London Fringe, Fringe Review)
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - UK TOUR - JAN-MARCH 2013
"A sparse but effective set of movable doors, chairs and upturned umbrellas serve well......with help from some subtle music and lighting…" (The Stage)
"Additionally, the lighting and sound throughout the play were unobtrusive - in the best way - and completely compelling." (RemoteGoat)
THE HISTORY BOYS - GREENWICH THEATRE, JUNE 2013
"...the set and lighting is also worth a note, given its realism and detail.." (Fourth Wall Magazine)
MOVING IN HOUSES, TRAMWAY THEATRE, JAN 2012
"....Alexander Ridgers's lighting is beautiful...piercing in sharp waves of colour through the struts and shadows…." (The Scotsman)
THE BREATHING HOUSE, TRON THEATRE, JAN 2011
"..prevailing still gloom that gives the production much of its snarling power." (The Herald).
