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22May

Lighting Up Somerset West’s Iconic Playhouse Theatre – A Story of Restoration and Reinvention

By Terry Bourquin

Lighting Up Somerset West’s Iconic Playhouse Theatre – A Story of Restoration and Reinvention

When devastating storms tore through Somerset West in December, the Playhouse Theatre was among the buildings hardest hit. The roof was severely damaged, and much of the venue's infrastructure was compromised. But rather than seeing disaster, the team behind this beloved community theatre saw an opportunity – to rebuild stronger, better, and more modern.

Will van der Leij, a multi-talented member of the Playhouse team who oversees technical operations and also performs as an actor, reached out to Matthew Mitchell (Electrosonic, Cape Town) to explore new solutions for lighting and control. The theatre had long relied on an extremely outdated Strand dimmer system running generic fixtures – a setup that no longer supported the busy and diverse productions the venue hosts, from school plays and ballet recitals to major community events.

Posted in Lighting News

20March

Stage Effects Welcomes the Martin MAC One to the Family

By Bruce Schwartz

Stage Effects Welcomes the Martin MAC One to the Family

Pretoria-based Stage Effects has taken delivery of the very first 48 x Martin Professional MAC One fixtures in South Africa! These compact yet powerful Beam/Wash fixtures, featuring a unique Fresnel lens and Aura effect, the MAC One’s are a perfectly complement to Stage Effects’ already impressive inventory of Martin Atomic Bolds, Sceptrons, MAC Aura XIP and Martin MAC Ultra fixtures. Designed to integrate seamlessly within the Martin P3 ecosystem, all of these fixtures open up new creative possibilities for stunning lighting designs.

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14February

Electrosonic SA Expands Operations with an Official Cape Town Office, South Africa

Press Release: 14 Feb 2025

Electrosonic SA Expands Operations with an Official Cape Town Office, South Africa

After many years of supporting Cape Town clients from our Johannesburg mothership, Electrosonic SA strengthens its operations by establishing an official Cape Town office.

Operating out of the offices of LED Lighting SA in Cape Town, Electrosonic SA is now able to showcase both Pro-AV solutions, and Rental & Staging Products. We also now have a dedicated-on site warehouse that will house faster-moving items and consumables.

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06February

Electrosonic SA brings Ecler Commercial Audio Solutions to SA’s Diverse Markets

Press Release: 6 February 2025

Electrosonic SA brings Ecler Commercial Audio Solutions to SA’s Diverse Markets
Barcelona, ISE 2025 - Electrosonic SA Pty is making waves in South Africa's commercial audio distribution market with the acquisition of distribution rights for Ecler Audio, a renowned Spanish brand. This move significantly expands Electrosonic's already broad range of Audio Visual and Live Events solutions, bringing even greater value to its Southern African clients across multiple industries.

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