Dave’s lifelong passion for lighting design has taken him worldwide, including extensive work in South Africa on ballets, operas, and musicals. As a Resident Lighting Designer for CAPAB covering three theatre complexes and working as a freelancer, he created nearly 300 productions, earning multiple awards. He also served as Associate Designer for The Cape Town City Ballet and the South African Ballet Theatre Company.
Now a Product Development Specialist at Robe, Dave combines his stage expertise with a drive for innovation, helping shape the future of entertainment lighting products.
The Developer’s Dilemma
Developing products for entertainment lighting is a journey filled with unique challenges, intricate trade-offs, and moments of both triumph and learning. It’s a rollercoaster ride that makes this field one of the most fascinating, demanding, and rewarding careers imaginable. Join me as I take you behind the scenes, unravelling the journey from an initial idea to a fully realized product in your lighting rig. Discover what really happens along the way—insights, obstacles, and the spark of innovation that drives it all!
