A blog for the latest theatre, music, dance and performance photography from Andrew Billington - live performance photographer based in Staffordshire and photographing across the UK.

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Rehearsal Photography : Talent - New Vic Theatre

I popped across to The New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire to photograph rehearsals for Victoria Wood's 'Talent'.

After a fun warm up to the sounds of the 70s it was straight into rehearsals of one of the beautiful songs from the show. I'm really looking forward to photographing the Dress Rehearsal of the show next week.

Andrew Billington 29/04/2016 Andrew Billington 29/04/2016

Theatre Photography : New Vic Theatre - Diana of Dobson's

Last night I photographed the Dress Rehearsal of 'Diana of Dobson's' at the New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire. Here's a little look at the production photography - it's a great looking show with it's minimalist setting and gorgeous costumes.

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Rehearsal Photography : Diana of Dobson's - New Vic Theatre

I popped by the New Vic Theatre today to photograph rehearsals for a new production of a 'lost' Edwardian play 'Diana of Dobson's' by Cicely Hamilton, directed by Abbey Wright. I spent an hour photographing a beautifully choreographed scene change and I can't wait to see some of the acting(!) when I photograph the dress rehearsal later in the month.

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Theatre Photography : New Vic Theatre - Kiss Me Quickstep

Last night I photographed the Dress Rehearsal for Amanda Whittington's new play at The New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire set in the world of amateur ballroom dancing in Blackpool.

Click here for a peek at the rehearsal photography.

Andrew Billington 29/02/2016 Andrew Billington 29/02/2016

Theatre Photography : New Vic Theatre - The Thrill of Love

As Amanda Whittington's new play 'Kiss Me Quickstep' (see the rehearsal photography) is about to open at the New Vic I thought I'd blog her last one to open there which was in February 2013 - The Thrill of Love.

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Theatre Photography : Hull Truck Theatre - Martha, Josie & The Chinese Elvis

This is theatre photography taken during the final dress rehearsal for Hull Truck Theatre's production of 'Martha, Josie & The Chinese Elvis' photographed at their theatre base in Hull, UK.

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Theatre Photography : New Vic Theatre - The Borrowers

Here are a few photographs from the New Vic's production of The Borrowers taken during the final dress rehearsal before opening.

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Theatre, Performance, Dance and Music Photography

Thanks for having a look at my Theatre, Performance, Dance and Music Photography website.

I’ve been photographing live performances for 9 years now and before that I worked in professional theatre for 20 years - first as an actor and then as a Company Stage Manager.

Live Theatre & Performance Photography

I like to think that experiences gives me a unique and relevant insight into photographing theatre. I understand the pressures that surround live performances and never want to be the one adding to that. Through years of experience I also understand what photographs companies need to sell a performance as well as what photographs will be useful for further marketing in the future.