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Corduroy Theatre Company
The Space, London
2023
Directed by Sophia Hail
Designed by Daniel Camou
Sound by Sam Tannenbaum
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
"Lighting by Ferdy Emmet and sound by Sam Tannenbaum form an integral part of the work designed to change the moods and create triggers for the development of story and atmospheres for thought and reflection."
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Richard Beck — Broadway Baby
"It is expertly crafted, and nothing is missed. The smell of pine as you enter the room, the dirt beneath your bare feet, the campfire picnic of Spanish sandwiches, Budweiser and takis, the ever-rumbling soundscape by Sam Tannenbaum and the rhythmic lighting by Ferdy Emmet, all work in perfect harmony to create a nostalgia for a place the audience are unlikely to have ever visited."
★ ★ ★ ★
Serafina Cusack — The Reviews Hub
Photo credit: Pablo Santana
Just a Minute
Conor Murray
Bewley's Cafe Theatre, Dublin Fringe
Nun's Island, Galway Theatre Festival
Smock Alley Boy's School, Dublin
Omnibus Theatre, London
2023 - 2024
Directed by Emma Finegan
Designed by Gabe Gilmour, with costume by Luka Wilcockson
Sound and composition by Theo Foley
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
"Every element, from Theo Foley's precise sound design to the evocative lighting by Ferdy Emmet, collaborates to paint a vivid picture of a soul in turmoil, wrestling with the inexorable march of time. The result is a poignant piece that is both timely & timeless."
Fringe Biscuit
Photo credit: Ro Dennis
The Epiphany of Eileen o'Keefe
Sliding Doors Theatre
Samual Beckett Theatre, Dublin
Whale Theatre, Greystones
Electric Picnic Festival
2019
Directed by Emma Finegan
Designed by Annachiara Vispi
Sound by Alex Fish, with music by Sam Killian
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
Photo credit: Hiram Harrington
Where Are You From?
Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng 吳彩萍
Smock Alley, Dublin
Abbey Theatre, Peacock Stage, Dublin
2019
Directed by Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng 吳彩萍 and Grace Morgan
Designed by Choy-Ping Clarke-Ng 吳彩萍
Sound by Lara Gallagher
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
"Wired with Ferdy Emmet’s fantastic lighting, the stage thrillingly transforms from a neatly mysterious apartment into a wild and sometimes inhospitable nightlife"
Musings In Intermissions
Photo credit: Hannah McAteer
Magic.
Beau Beau Theatre
The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, London
2024
Directed and designed by Hugo Lau
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
"The lighting also serves as an effective narrative tool to follow Natalie’s journey, particularly an ominous scene where we see our protagonist face her denial over a haunting conversation. "
★ ★ ★ ★
Santiago Guerra Arrangóiz — A Young(ish) Perspective
Photo credit: Jake Bush
Next Door's Baby
Take Note Theatre
Theatre at Tabard, Chiswick
2023
Directed by Keith Strachan, with Musical Direction by Beth Jerem
Designed by Hazel Owen, with costumes by Alice McNicholas
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ London Pub Theatres Magazine
Photo credit: Charles Flint
Outlier
Mac Tire Theatre
Jack Studio Theatre, London
2023
Directed by Marcus Bateson
Designed by Marcus Bateson and Conor Murray
Sound and composition Theo Foley
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
Offies – OffComm Award winner
"It helped that the excellent writing was enhanced not only by Conor Murray’s performance but also by excellent sound and lighting"
Terry Eastham – Last Minute Theatre Tickets
"He is further illuminated by Theo Foley’s captivating sound design and Ferdy Emmet’s simple, yet highly effective, lighting"
Josh Maughan – Broadway World
Factory 88
Scene and Heard
Smock Alley Boy's School
2023
Devised by Rua Barron, Sally Hennessy, Hannah Power, Judith Robinson and Luka Wilcockson
Designed by Natahsa Duffy, with costumes by Luka Wilcockson
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
Photo Credit: Tim Wilcockson
Mammy Be Grand
Peckham Fringe
Theatre Peckham, London
2023
Directed and Designed by Aoife Beaumont
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
On the Verge
Pink Revisions
Network Theatre, London
2024
Directed by Anna Lindén-Boström, Sara Al Ghanem, Holly Stevens and Carolin Pech
Designed by Frankie Vicente, with costume by Jane Scarlett O’Donnell
Lighting by Ferdy Emmet
Photo credit: Joana Magalhães & Hansof Waller
Selected Designs
Scissor Sisters (2024)
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Club Valentine (2024)
The Underground Lovers (2018)
Tilda (2016)
The Real DragWives (2024)
Playhouse (2019)
The Players Co-Op (2017)
God of Carnage (2018)
The Vagina Monologues (2018)
Morphea (2023)
Eden (2019)
CHARMS! (2020)
Starship Valentine (2019)
Disjoint (2021)
After (2018)
Us (2017)
Night at The Museum (2016)
Lighting Designer and Theatre Maker based between London and Dublin
Bold and collaborative queer lighting designer dedicated to creating dynamic and impactful theatrical experiences. With full knowledge of lighting systems, a strong commitment to health and safety, and professional training in rigging, I thrive on teamwork and innovation to bring every production to life.
