Alistair Kilbee, Managing Director of Gearhouse Splitbeam, is proving over and over again that South Africa has what it takes to offer a technical solution for international broadway production; the latest being Jersey Boys.

Sean Rosig from Synchronised was the lighting designer for Dragonflies & Astronauts, a rock theatre production developed complete with storyline, sets and characters revolving around the greatest hits of The Parlotones. The stunning show was broadcast live from The Teatro at Montecasino in 3D. All lighting equipment, in this case a VARI*LITE rig controlled by grandMA, was proudly supplied by theatre supplier, Gearhouse Splitbeam.

GEARHOUSE SPLITBEAM PROVIDES LIGHTING FOR SUPERSTAR

Pieter Toerien's spectacular version of the well-known musical, Jesus Christ Superstar opened this May at Cape Town's, Artscape Opera House to tumultuous applause. This was the latest in a string of smash-hit musicals for which theatre equipment supplier, Gearhouse Splitbeam supplied the Lighting rig. The company offers niche theatre-specific equipment on a long-term rental basis and is fast becoming the "go-to" option for international tours and local shows alike.

THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING BROADWAY MUSICAL, DREAMGIRLS, PRODUCED BY HAZEL FELDMAN OF SHOWTIME

The international award winning Broadway musical, Dreamgirls, produced by Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management recently opened at the Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg. We asked Alistair Kilbee, Managing Director and workhorse from Gearhouse Splitbeam for comment on his involvement in this active, ever rotating and vibrant set. Congratulations to the entirely South African cast and technical crew who have done a tremendous job.

ROBERT JULIAT’S ARAMIS AND THE LATEST COLOUR CHANGERS, IN USE ON JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, AVAILABLE NOW FOR HIRE FROM GEARHOUSE SPLITBEAM. JC

Johannesburg-based theatre equipment supplier, Gearhouse Splitbeam, has now added several Robert Juliat 2500w Aramis followspots to their already comprehensive rental stockholding; becoming the first theatre rental company in South Africa to make these available to local and touring productions.