Theatre holds a special place in our hearts—it’s where DWR began, originally as a lighting company. Over the years, DWR has grown to offer full technical support, including audio solutions and LED screens like Absen panels, which have served as stunning backdrops for pantomimes and other productions at Joburg Theatre. Whether it’s providing technical support, sponsoring events, or simply covering them as news items, you’ll often find us involved in shows like The Hilton Arts Festival, KKNK or Innibos. We also invest in the future of theatre through hands-on workshops, such as lighting design and audio training courses, equipping current and aspiring theatre professionals.
Connect with DWR Distribution at Mediatech Africa 2026
DWR Distribution is pleased to announce its participation at Mediatech Africa 2026, taking place from 30 June to 2 July at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre. Don’t miss out on meeting our international suppliers and seeing the latest technology. With the South African industry expected to
Umate LM O – Outdoor Fine Pitch, Quality Within Reach
The Unilumin LM O offers full front and rear maintenance, along with IP65 protection in a die-cast cabinet. Features include 1000 × 1000 mm and 500 × 500 mm panels that can be mixed and matched, with support for stacking, wall mounting, and hanging. Right-angle and rounded corner solutions are
Valentines Concert powered by DiGiCo Quantum 852T and KLANG:konductor wows audiences at Mazowsze
Annual Valentines concerts in the Mazowsze Concert Hall have long attracted a loyal following, and in 2026 audiences were treated to an extravaganza. Alongside the Mazowsze ensemble, the night featured legendary Polish rock band, Pectus. Łukasz Łęcki, monitor engineer for the Mazowsze Ensemble chose KLANG:konductor to manage the complex monitoring
Robert Juliat new Morgane followspots celebrate Christian Bréan’s lighting at the Moulin Rouge
Following in the footsteps of its older Robert Juliat sisters, Lucy and Alice, it is now Morgane’s turn to continue the legacy of followspot lighting at the Moulin Rouge, the iconic Parisian cabaret that has enchanted the city’s nightlife since 1889. Robert Juliat has recently completed the installation of three
Basic Theatre Flyman Training
Get stage-ready with Basic Theatre Flyman Training taking place at the Teatro at Montecasino on 1 April from 9 am to 4pm! This beginner’s course, presented by Gearhouse Splitbeam in association with DWR Distribution, dives into the world of single and double-purchase handline flying systems, covering essential terminology, operation, and
Anolis Assists Award-Winning Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Lighting Renovation
The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, located near Paris’s famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées, has had the lighting in its main 1900-capacity auditorium completely reimagined. A new award-winning design by ProjetScénie, which collected the 2025 LIT Award for Heritage Lighting Design, includes a modern, sustainable feature lighting solution from Anolis to illuminate the famous
ADJ Showcases Performance Ready Innovations at ISE 2026
ADJ returned to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 with a strong presence, welcoming lighting and AV professionals from across the EMEA region to experience its latest Performance Ready solutions firsthand. Exhibiting from stand #6Q300, the company presented a curated selection of new lighting and control products, alongside professional audio solutions
The new Prolyte catalogue is here!
We’re excited to share the brand-new Prolyte 2026 Catalogue with you. Inside, you’ll discover our latest innovations, updated product ranges, and detailed technical information to support your upcoming projects. Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming season or exploring new solutions, this edition is packed with inspiration and practical insights.
DiGiCo Basic S-Series and Quantum Training, Cape Town
Join Kyle Robson for training on the DiGiCo S-Series and Quantum range of consoles on 25 March from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Cape Town and get your hands on the industry’s leading equipment. The training session will cover the following topics: Console and Accessories Overview Sessions Creation Audio
Robert Juliat Arthur LTs star in My Favourite Broadway
When South African lighting designer Oliver Hauser worked on Jonathan Roxmouth’s My Favourite Broadway last year, he incorporated two manually operated Robert Juliat ARTHUR 1014LT followspots. The show, produced by Howard Events with event technical supplied by Multi-Media, ran from 25 July to 3 August at Johannesburg’s Teatro at Montecasino. © Lauge Sorensen My Favourite Broadway featured songs from some of the
Robe Goes Giga at ISE 2026
Czech lighting manufacturer Robe s.r.o. made a strong and vibrant impression and launched its much-anticipated landmark new GigaPointe® luminaire at the 2026 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo in Barcelona last week. GigaPointe is powered by a 350W white Phosphor Laser source and has an advanced LSW-3™ engine that produces
Robe at the Romanian National Opera
The Romanian National Opera in Bucharest (Opera Națională București), Romania’s leading national opera and ballet company, has invested in Robe moving and LED lights, which were delivered at the start of the year via Robe’s Romanian distributor, Senia Music. The new investments include iFORTES, Spiider LED wash beams, LEDBeam
RoboSpot Training, Johannesburg
You are invited to Robe RoboSpot FollowSpot System Training presented by Jaques Pretorius on 24 March, from 9 am to 5 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. During this session, Jaques will guide you through setting up the RoboSpot system, pairing it with the latest Robe LED lighting technology, and
Robert Juliat premieres Bizet 8-Colour at ISE 2026
(Above): The Robert Juliat team on the ISE 2026 stand In an exhibition the size of ISE it takes a lot to make an impression, but the new addition to Robert Juliat’s Bizet family of profiles and Fresnels managed to do just that with the World Premiere of the brand-new
Lowy Concert Hall Launches Substantial Sound Upgrade with L-Acoustics L-ISA
Sincopa 2002 Ltd Group deploy L2-based immersive system in Tel Aviv’s most prestigious concert venue TEL AVIV, Israel – Opened in 1957 with a design by the founding architects of the State of Israel,Dov Karmi and Ze’ev Rechter, Lowy Hall instantly became a cultural cornerstone that would define Israel’s
The new grandMA3 onPC DMX-key
The perfect combination of simplicity, power and the reliable grandMA3 system MA Lighting International announces the launch of a new product: The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key. MA Lighting International announces the launch of a new product: The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key. The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key is a powerful solution for
Theater Basel Grosse Bühne upgrades with Robert Juliat LED followspots
Theater Basel, Switzerland’s largest three-genre theatre with its own opera, ballet and theatre ensembles, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the new Stadttheater building in 2025, and invested in four new LED followspots from French lighting manufacturer, Robert Juliat, for its Grosse Bühne (Big Stage). Two Arthur LT long throw LED
RDShape
PRECISION SYSTEM DESIGN AND SIMULATION RDShape is an advanced simulation software, purpose-built for acoustic modeling and system optimization of RCF and TT+ Audio speaker and subwoofer systems. Designed to streamline the design, setup, and tuning process, RDShape is a versatile tool for touring professionals, venue designers, and sound engineers. Whether
Clear-Com Empowers Reykjavik City Theatre with New Upgrades
ALAMEDA, USA – The renowned Reykjavik City Theatre (RCT) recently underwent a major intercom system upgrade using Clear-Com® solutions. This milestone project utilizes Clear-Com’s Arcadia® Central Station, delivering expanded capacity and flexibility to one of Iceland’s most prestigious performance venues. Since opening in 1989, RCT has been a cultural hub for Iceland’s theatre
L-Acoustics Launches Global Education Partner Program to Bridge Academic and Professional Audio
Initiative brings professional certification and real-world expertise to leading academic institutions worldwide MARCOUSSIS, FRANCE – February 2026 – L-Acoustics, the global leader in premium professional audio, has launched the L-Acoustics Education Partner Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic audio education and professional practice. The program
Robe Fixture Maintenance Training, Johannesburg
You are invited to attend Robe Fixture Maintenance Training presented by Tyler Pugin. This training session will cover best practices for cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting Robe lighting fixtures. Join us on 10 February from 9 am to 5pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. Topics covered: Fixture Maintenance and Basic Practices Advanced
Absen NT2.6 V2 has landed — and more is on the way!
DWR Distribution is pleased to announce that the new-generation Absen NT2.6 V2 Indoor LED panels have arrived in South Africa at DWR Distribution, with additional stock on the way. Delivering higher-resolution NT2.6 V2 visuals, a lightweight design, and robust IMD 2-in-1 technology, NT2.6 V2 is purpose-built to handle the tough demands of
Neil Austin chooses Robert Juliat SpotMe for Paddington the Musical world premiere
© Johan Persson In December, Michael Bond’s much-loved children’s character gently padded into the silvered environs of London’s Savoy Theatre as Paddington the Musical erupted into a glorious, fast-paced confection of a production that enchants audiences of all ages. A co-production between Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL, and Eliza Lumley Productions
Robe brings Colour and Magic to Panto Season
Robe moving and LED lights – including the newly launched T3 Profile, appearing for the first time on a UK theatre show – proved a perfect choice for award-winning lighting designer Andy Webb during the UK’s 2025-26 pantomime season. Photo: Barry Rivett Andy, an expert at illuminating this very
Albany Entertainment Centre Chooses Anolis
Albany Entertainment Centre (AEC) is a contemporary performing arts and events venue famous for its stunningly cool architectural design, located on the waterfront in Albany, about 420 km south‑east of Perth in Western Australia, which has upgraded the auditorium lighting of its main theatre space – Princess Royal Theatre –
L-Acoustics System & Workflow Training, JHB
Join Richard Smith for an L-Acoustics System and Workflow Training Course on 3 February 2026 from 9am to 5pm at DWR Distribution in Johannesburg. Upon successful completion and certification, delegates will be eligible to attend future L-Acoustics training sessions. It is essential to have attended the L-Acoustics System &
Robert Juliat to exhibit at ISE 2026, Barcelona Hall 6 Stand C300
(Above): Robert Juliat’s Bizet is set to show its true colours at ISE 2026 Robert Juliat is excited to exhibit at ISE in Barcelona (3-6 February 2026), on Stand C300 in Hall 6. The stand is located in a prime position beside the Live Events Stage area, which is hosting
From basement to beacon
Once home to laser tag and line dancing, a forgotten basement in Secunda has been reborn as a fully-fledged performance venue. Thank you Simon Luckhurst from Pro AVL for the write up! Few people would look at a long-disused basement in the coalfields of South Africa’s Mpumalanga and immediately envisage
Robe Blinds Friedrichstadt-Palast with Delight
One of Berlin’s most iconic venues, the Friedrichstadt-Palast, AKA Palast Berlin, a revue theatre in the city’s Mitte district, has made a substantial investment in Robe moving lights to help facilitate its newly launched Grand Show production, BLINDED by DELIGHT, created by Oliver Hoppmann, complete with a vibrant new lighting
Arts House Group’s Drama Centre Theatre upgrades to LED with Robert Juliat
(Above): Robert Juliat Dalis 860 cyclorama lights and Oz followspots installed at Singapore’s AHG Drama Centre Theatre as part of its LED upgrade. Photo credit © SRT The Little Company Singapore’s Drama Centre Theatre has invested in new Robert Juliat LED cyclorama lights and followspots as part of an ongoing
Lyric Theatre Belfast Becomes First on Island of Ireland to Deploy L-ISA Immersive Audio for World Premiere of Denouement
(Above): L-Acoustics partners with Forfey to install the first theatrical L-ISA deployment on the island of Ireland L-Acoustics partners with Forfey to realise first theatrical L-ISA deployment on the island of Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland – November 2025 – The Lyric Theatre Belfast has become the first theatre on
Robert Juliat success at PLASA London with Live Technology
Robert Juliat enjoyed a successful and very busy time at PLASA, London, where it exhibited on the stand of its exclusive UK distributor, Live Technology. The RJ Bizet range of LED profiles and Fresnels were on show in pride of place, alongside the Tristan LED followspot and SpotMe followspot tracking
AJD’s 40 HEX PANEL IP
Bring your stage to life with 40 HEX Panel IP — a powerful, IP65-rated wash, blinder, and strobe designed for the demands of live production. Its rugged all-metal housing stands up to dust, rain, and humidity — ideal for theaters, churches, and live event rigs. The ADJ 40 HEX Panel
Lightweight Quick Trigger wins at Plasa
At this year’s Plasa Show in Olympia London, Doughty Engineering entered the Plasa Awards for Innovation, putting forward our new Lightweight Quick Trigger. Competing against 36 other entries, there was a lot of ingenuity on display for the 11 expert judges to assess. We are very proud to announce
zactrack enjoys first show in Iceland
FLÆKT, an intense and highly visual dance performance piece created by artist Juliette Louste, premiered at the Tjarnarbíó Theatre and utilised a zactrack mini automated tracking system for the first time in Iceland to track lighting, audio, and video cues. Juliette is truly multi-skilled. In addition to being a talented
Robe Helps Spin Skulerevyen at Det Vestnorske Teateret
Lighting designer Jon Eirik Sira thought outside the box when tackling an interesting visual conundrum for Det Vestnorske Teateret in Bergen’s recent and acclaimed production of Skulerevyen (School Review). The show was a raw, visceral, no-nonsense take on the issue of violence in schools through the decades, peppered with wit,
Historic Stockholm Concert Venue Nalen Gets a Modern Audio Upgrade – Solving Nearly 140 Years of Acoustic Challenges with L Series
JLE Audio AB deploys L2D and KS21 to solve unique acoustic challenges at Sweden’s legendary music venue STOCKHOLM, Sweden – For nearly 140 years, Nalen has been hosting the performances that shaped Swedish culture – from the legendary artists who graced its stage in the 1950s and 60s, to the
Howard Events presents: Jonathan Roxmouth – My Favourite Broadway
L-Acoustics’ L-ISA Hyperreal technology makes its South African debut, integrated seamlessly into a glittering tribute to the golden age of musical theatre. Peter Iantoro, TPiMEA Magazine, reports: The South African live events industry has had to be patient when it comes to L-Acoustics’ L-ISA technology, with the COVID-19
Dalhalla Invests in New Robe iFORTE Moving Lights
Dalhalla, a unique open-air amphitheatre set in the former Draggängarna limestone quarry in central Sweden, is arguably one of the coolest and most interesting live music venues in Europe, popular for its summer seasons featuring a range of music and artists – rock and pop, musicals and sometimes opera
1117 Robert Juliat lighting fixtures delivered for a major project supported by Belgium public authority La Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
Robert Juliat is proud to announce its major participation in an ambitious investment project led by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, as part of a European programme to renovate the energy efficiency of cultural infrastructures in Belgium. Ten emblematic French-speaking theatres have benefited from the renewal of their lighting systems: Les
Robe at PLASA 2025 – The Preview
Robe will have a big presence at the PLASA London expo in Olympia next week – on stand A70 – and will be launching six fabulous new products – T3 Profile, iPAINTE LTM, SVOPATT Classic, Footsie1 MC and Footsie2 MC plus the super cool new PowerDolly. These will
Two DiGiCo Quantum 338s deliver storybook success for Yunhe Fairy-TaleTheatre
For over 20 years, the town of Yunhe in Zhejiang Province, China has held the title of Wooden Toy Town. Deep in its heart stands the beautiful Fairy-Tale Theatre, which has recently benefitted from investment into DiGiCo’s Quantum series, a testament to the venue’s commitment to the highest quality
Clear-Com Powers Star-Studded Communications at Houston’s Alley Theatre
ALAMEDA, USA – September 2, 2025 – Clear-Com is proud to support the world-class productions of Alley Theatre, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit resident theatres in the United States. With a storied history dating back to 1947, the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre produces acclaimed classics, bold new works,
zactrack helps deliver the magic of Souk Wonder show
A substantial zactrack PRO automated tracking system – with 32 x active trackers in use, and arguably the largest to date – was used by lighting designer Ben M Rogers from A Loud Minority (ALM) to deliver an automated follow spotting solution for the spectacular immersive “Souk Wonders” performance show
Robe for De Roma
De Roma – originally Kinema Roma – is one of Antwerp’s best-known and loved music venues, and has recently added new Robe moving lights to its house rig, comprising 12 x LEDBeam 150s, 12 x LEDBeam 350s and 24 x TX1 PosiProfiles, all specified by lighting technicians Hans Lodewijckx and
DiGiCo Quantum 225 amazes at Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre
Yue Opera is a popular Chinese opera genre that features women in all roles. For Hangzhou Butterfly Theatre’s successful premier of My Grand View Garden the audio team chose to invest in a DiGiCo Quantum 225, supplied by Rightway Audio Consultant (RAC) to deliver the required clarity and immersive experience
Gearhouse Splitbeam expands and updates its followspot inventory with Robert Juliat Arthur LT
Gearhouse Splitbeam of Johannesburg, part of South Africa’s Gearhouse Group, has updated and expanded its followspot inventory with the addition of 3 Robert Juliat Arthur LT 800W LED 4°-10° (Long Throw) followspots, supplied by Robert Juliat’s exclusive distributor for South Africa, DWR Distribution. Founded 15 years ago by Alistair Kilbee,
L-Acoustics L2D Arrays Solve 40-Metre Coverage Challenge at Spain’s Baluarte Congress Palace
Teatro Baluarte’s 1,600-seat main auditorium presented a classic audio challenge: achieving consistent coverage across 40 metres of depth without delay systems, while accommodating programming that ranges from classical orchestras to contemporary rock concerts. The venue’s reverberant acoustics and requirement for clean stage presentation – essential for flamenco and classical performances
Cape Town lights up with Joseph’s Technicolor Dreamcoat!
South African Lighting Designer Oliver Hauser first saw Joseph in 2017, and he recalls leaving the theatre humming its melodies long after the final curtain. The spirited score and choreography, intertwined with themes of hope and forgiveness, struck a chord. Eight years later, he had the opportunity to light the
Robe Adds Some Magic to Circlassica Show
The popular Circlassica show returned to Madrid for the 2024-2025 season staged in the iconic IFEMA Madrid big white tent, with a new edition, Circlassica, la historia mundial continúa (Circlassica, the world story continues),produced by Productores de Sonrisas and lit by Juanjo Llorens who once again sprinkled some of his illuminative magic
ETC upgrade at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban
The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has upgraded its ageing Tungsten Fresnels to ETC Source Four LED engines and has invested in Fresnel Adapters to provide soft beam lighting suitable for any stage configuration. The new fixtures were used for the first time in the production of