XENI: Light Design Workshop

LIGHT DESIGN WORKSHOPS: As part of XENI a series of workshops will also be given by a select number of experienced tutors in tandem with an exhibition highlighting the works of the most prolific set designers and builders on the islands as well as two talks happening in conjunction with the same project.

WILLIAM ILES – Light Designer

Lighting designer William Iles obtained a Masters of Arts from the Theatre Academy of Finland Department of lighting and sound design in 2007. After graduating he worked as a freelancer until he started in the Helsinki city theatre in 2010. Iles has designed lighting for over 70 stage productions, including 12 musicals, 4 operas, classic and modern dramas and contemporary dance. His latest projects include Disney’s ”The little Mermaid” in the Helsinki city theatre and “The Barber of Seville” in the Savonlinna Opera festival.