ABOUT

David Buffham - Managing Director

David first set up a lighting business when, in 1995, his student union needed a head of lighting for the European Youth Olympics, which was being held in the city. Since then he has worked on hundreds of productions designing and programming using Strand, ETC, and Vari*Lite consoles and has experience of a wide range of moving light, conventional and multimedia systems.

As founder and a director of London Light Production Services, he is responsible for the management and finances of the company while also keeping a very hands on role in our own productions.

david@london-light.com
07767 667827

Sam Crook - Technical Director

Sam started in amateur theatre 10 years ago, moving on to work on London Light's projects while he was still at college. After working on hundreds of theatre and TV productions in that time, he now has a vast experience of lighting technology and controls from a range of manufacturers, as well as video media servers and CAD design.

As a director at London Light, Sam is responsible for the day-to-day technical planning and logistics for the company and its projects. Sam also is a qualified electrician to 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations, also holding other licences such as IPAF Powered Access.

In his spare time, Sam loves his Land Rovers – taking them apart, restoring and then putting them back together bit by bit. He can often be found camping.

sam@london-light.com
07951 538137

Tom Grant - Project Director

Tom has been working professionally in the industry for over 7 years, working on all types of events from live music, to corporate functions with plenty of theatre in-between! He has experience working on tours at all levels, in a variety of roles and is regularly designing or programming for live music and corporate events.

He started his career in lighting working at his local theatre as a casual LX and then after finishing college started working as a freelance technician for a number of companies operating all sectors of the industry.

As project director at London Light, Tom's tasks range from contacting new clients and developing new sources of work, to designing and managing projects from start to finish.

When he's not working in the office or out on site, he enjoys keeping fit at the gym or going swimming and taking advantage of his rare spare time by seeing friends.

tom@london-light.com
DDI 0845 867 3567
07817 581602

Shaun Foster - Production Electrician

Shaun came to London Light in 2007 from a background as a Freelance Technician working mainly in Theatre and TV. He joins us primarily as a Production Electrician to manage infrastructure for our productions, but also to work alongside the rest of the team on a wide variety of projects.

Shaun has a BA (Hons) Degree in Lighting Design and holds a IPAF Powered Access licence and CSCS certification.

Pete Glasby - Installation Engineer / Technician

Peter brings with him a wealth of experience, not just as a technician, but as an engineer, electrician, mechanic, plumber and just about anything else you can think of. His problem solving abilities are second to none and has a knack of making things work when all else fails. He has a very good ear which makes him an ideal sound engineer.

Peter has a lust for knowledge and will devour any technical manual that he finds, with the ability to relay that knowledge in an easy to understand way. His building knowledge makes him invaluable on installations.