🎭 The Harold Fry LX Practicals & Atmos Bible¶
Theatre Royal Haymarket¶
Welcome to the Harold Fry LX Practicals & Atmos Bible.
This documentation is designed as a central reference for all lighting practicals, atmospherics, and systems used on the production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. It is intended for use by the LX department, touring crew, cover technicians, and anyone needing quick access to technical information during the run.
If you are veiwing this as a PDF a live interactive version can be found at hfdocs.cyranolx.com/
📖 Purpose of This Bible¶
This site provides:
- 🔦 Detailed breakdowns of all practicals (wired & wireless)
- 🌫️ Full documentation of atmospherics systems (haze & smoke)
- ⚡ Information on power, control, and patching
- 🛠️ Maintenance and troubleshooting guidance
- 📸 Visual references including wiring, positioning, and setup
The goal is to ensure:
- Consistency across the run
- Easy handovers between crew
- Quick troubleshooting during shows
- Clear understanding of system layout
🎭 About the Production¶
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a stage adaptation of the novel by Rachel Joyce.
The production blends naturalistic storytelling with subtle technical elements, including practical lighting fixtures and atmospheric effects, to support the emotional journey of the piece.
Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket
Location: London, West End
👥 Creative & Technical Team¶
- Lighting Designer (LD): Paulie Constable
- Associate Lighting Designer: Hector Murray
- Lead Production Electrician: Rich Mence
- Head of Lighting & Video: Gulika Nagpal
- Deputy Head of Lighting & Video: Yigit Ince
- Lighting & Video Assistant: Suzie Harrison
(Update these as needed — worth keeping accurate for handovers and future reference.)
🧭 How to Use This Site¶
🔎 Finding Information¶
- Use the sidebar navigation to browse by system:
- Practicals → Wired / Wireless
- Atmospherics → Haze / Smoke
- Use search (top right) to quickly locate specific items
🔦 Practicals Pages Include:¶
- Overview
- Channels & Addressing
- Power & Control
- Wiring (with diagram, Power Flow, DMX)
- Images (Key Views tabs + collapsible gallery)
- Usage
- Troubleshooting
🌫️ Atmospherics Pages Include:¶
- Machine type and location
- Channels & Addressing
- Fluid type and maintenance
- Safety considerations
- Troubleshooting
⚠️ Important Notes¶
Warning
Always follow venue safety procedures and isolate power before working on any practical.
Tip
If something is unclear or incorrect, update this documentation — it is intended to be a living document.
🧾 Structure Overview¶
- 🔦 Practicals Bible → All practical fixtures
- 🌫️ Atmospherics Bible → All haze & smoke systems
- ⚡ LX System → Power on/off, rig plan, and infrastructure WIP
- 🎥 Video → Power on/off, issues, and notes WIP
🚀 Final Note¶
This system works best when it is: - Kept up to date - Used daily - Shared across the team
If something changes on the show — contact (a.yigit.ince@gmail.com).
Site built & maintained by Yigit Ince