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.
Almaty Theatre enjoys Kazakhstan’s first DiGiCo Quantum 338 T
Almaty Theatre is a gem in Kazakhstan. Well-known for excellence in performance, the venue has undergone many technological enhancements over the last few years, including the recent purchase of a brand-new DiGiCo Quantum 338 T, installed by Samat show technic LLP. The theatre’s nightly performances are not limited to a
Robe Taps into Lady Gaga Mayhem at Coachella
Lady Gaga is an artist who excels at delivering unique, ambitious visual live extravaganzas that engage the eyes, brain and heart in an intricate mix of drama, high-impact dance moves and energising music, and this year’s acclaimed Coachella headliner slot took this art to new levels. Her two-hour performance complete
Artscape Theatre invests in the future with Robert Juliat LED followspots from DWR Distribution
(Above: Personnel photo Left to right): Shayna Gleave (Production manager), Roy Hoffman (Artscape Lighting Technician), Sidney Savage (Artscape Lighting Technician), Johnny Scholtz (DWR), Patrick Manicom (DWR), Monique Bowes (Artscape Stage Manager), Faheem Bardien (Artscape Head of Lighting), Liam Cooksen (Artscape Head of Sound). Cape Town, South Africa’s long-established, premiere theatre
We Will Rock You Denmark pushes DiGiCo hardware to the max with unique mix programming technique
The We Will Rock You musical is a massive worldwide success and, since opening in London in 2002, numerous versions have been staged in every corner of the globe. For the most recent version in Denmark, sound designer and Head of Sound, Magnus Hansen, has made full use the
DWR sponsors new console for TX Theatre following theft
(Pictured above): The TX Theatre team takes delivery of their new console at DWR. Pictured: Motlotlo Makhobotloane (DWR), Kamogelo Raphadu, Tramain Nkoane, Duncan Riley (DWR), Skhongo Lehlogonolo, and Mxolisi Masilela. When Dr Ismail Mahomed — renowned writer, director, and former Artistic Director of the National Arts Festival — reached
Lighting Designer Simon King incorporates Robe T1s and T11s for Joburg Ballet
When lighting designer Simon King took on DreamScapes, the latest production by Joburg Ballet, he was presented with the opportunity to integrate Robe T1 Profiles and T11 fixtures into his creative vision — with stunning results. Staged at the Roodepoort Theatre, DreamScapes marks Joburg Ballet’s first production of the
Helsinki Music Centre Selects L-Acoustics L Series for Superior Sound Clarity and Architectural Integration
HELSINKI, FINLAND – April 2025 – Helsinki Music Centre, home to Finland’s two most prestigious orchestras, has completed a significant technical renovation featuring an L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system as its centrepiece. The audio upgrade, part of a larger renovation that included lighting systems and new mixing consoles, provides superior
Robe and MA upgrade for The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at UJ
The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre’s Thato Maroga, Production Manager, and Tebogo Ramatapa, Technical Manager. The Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at the UJ Arts Centre in Johannesburg has recently upgraded its technical capabilities with the addition of Robe LEDBeam 350 FW (Fresnel-Wash) fixtures and a grandMA3 onPC command wing XT,
L-Acoustics and DiGiCo for The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre
The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal has upgraded its audio capabilities with a new L-Acoustics A10i system, featuring A10i Focus, A10i Wide, and KS21i Subs on each side, powered by LA4X amplifiers. Additionally, the theatre recently acquired a DiGiCo S31 mixing console. The equipment was supplied and
L-Acoustics for the iconic Jabulani Amphitheatre
The iconic Jabulani Amphitheatre has been a cultural landmark since its establishment in 1952. This historic space has faithfully served the community and finally gained a companion in 2010 when the Soweto Theatre was built on the same plot of land, that features three auditoriums fully equipped with state-of-the-art sound
Hippotizer Nevis+ projects captivating panorama for ‘Reparation Nation’
Germany – Hamburg’s historic Kampnagel performing arts centre premiered the multi-disciplinary dance show Reparation Nation in September, featuring a three-projector-strong panoramic visual backdrop driven by a Hippotizer Nevis+ Media Server. The production, by Germany-based South African choreographer Jessica Nupen, is an interactive installation of dance, opera, visual art, live soundscapes
LSC brings power assurance to North West University
One of South Africa’s leading educational institutions, North West University (NWU), has chosen power solutions from LSC Control Systems at the core of the recent technical upgrade of its largest performance space, the Sanlam Auditorium. The APS (Advanced Power Systems) units were provided and installed by LSC’s South
Quantum 335 for AfriForum Teater
The AfriForum Teater is a 370-seater theatre that opened its door in March 2021 in what was formerly the Brooklyn Theatre in Menlyn Park, Pretoria. This establishment recently made a significant addition to its technical setup by acquiring a DiGiCo Quantum 225 from DWR Distribution. Heading the technical operations
Soweto Theatre Invests in Robe ESPRITES
The colourful, funky, eye-catching architecture of the Soweto Theatre stands at the centre of Jabulani, an area fast developing into a bustling future CBD. For the last 10 years, the venue, designed by Afritects, has provided a buzzing performing arts hub and forum for creative expression reaching into the
Happy thoughts at Joburg Theatre with L-Acoustics
By procurement commission, the newly installed L-Acoustics professional audio system at The Mandela Stage at Joburg in Braamfontein arrived just in time for Janice Honeyman’s production of Peter Pan, which runs until 24 December 2023 and which has been described as one her best pantomimes to date. The enhanced audio
Gearhouse Splitbeam chose Tetra2 for We Will Rock You
Robe Tetras supplied by Gearhouse Splitbeam have made their debut on Ben Elton’s rock musical, We Will Rock You which opened at the Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg in March, moves to the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town in May 2023 and visits a few other countries as part of the
Feedback on enjoyable Theatre Audio Workshop
The Theatre Audio Workshop, with audio engineer Christo Davis, was held on 13th February at Gearhouse Splitbeam in Bez Valley, Johannesburg. The event, hosted by DWR Distribution, was an intimate session where the talented Christo, who for the past twenty years has globe trotted and worked on a range of
Theatre Lighting Training at DWR
A Theatre Lighting Workshop will be presented by lighting designer Michael Broderick on 2 June from 9 am to 4 pm at DWR Distribution, Johannesburg. Michael will shares valuable tips on what he has learnt over the years as a respected lighting designer, which can all be incorporated onto any
Insane at Miss Soweto 2020
For the fourth consecutive year, Vimal Rawjee of Insane Sound and Lighting was appointed to supply the full technical for the Miss Soweto beauty pageant hosted at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani, Johannesburg. The hybrid-event, accommodating one hundred guests and recorded for television, gave Vimal the opportunity to ‘share
Soweto Theatre invest in programmable ASM hoist system
The young and vibrant Soweto Theatre, which opened its doors in 2012, has invested in a fully programmable ASM Steuerungstechnick scenery hoist system, supplied and installed by DWR Distribution, to control five of the existing bars in the main theatre. Built-in a former township of Johannesburg, the busy theatre
Revamped Seabrooke’s Theatre opens with a laugh!
The newly refurbished Seabrooke’s Theatre at Durban High School (DHS) is making waves and delighting audiences with one successful comedy after the next. After a seven-month entertainment famine, the theatre was launched with Sylvia, presented by KickstArt Theatre Company, an absurdly funny and furry play about a man, his
Tungsten, a teacher at the Wynand Mouton Theatre
The Wynand Mouton Theatre based at the University of the Free State is delivering some of the best performers and technicians the country has to offer. The theatre recently upgraded their lighting system and opted to replace what they had, tungsten fixture for tungsten fixture, with the firm belief
grandMA3 for Little Theatre
The Little Theatre, based at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, has upgraded to a grandMA3 light console as the theatre moves into its dance season, hosting various performances from ballet to contemporary. “Although our previous console served us well, it was over nine years old,” explains Technical
Roodepoort Theatre upgrade to L-Acoustics
The Roodepoort Theatre has seen various transformations since opening her doors in 1981, but one of the most recent has been the investment of an L-Acoustics ARCS WiFo system supplied and installed by DWR Distribution earlier this year. Initially presenting opera and symphony performances, today the Roodepoort Theatre is
HB Thom reaches new heights
DWR was delighted to feature in LSi. We were proud to install the first fully automated SIL3 scene hoisting system at HB Thom. [embeddoc url=”https://dwrdistribution.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LSi_Sept_HB_Thom_reprint.pdf” download=”all”] Save As PDF
Philips Selecon PL2CYC LED Luminaires for the Lyric Theatre
Photos courtesy Mariola Biela Photography Jolene Van Der Merwe joined Gold Reef City in the first half of 2008 as a stage manager and immediately fell in love with the lavish and classically-styled Lyric Theatre. She was very happy to join the Lyric family officially in October 2008 and currently
Soweto Theatre
Words & photos with kind courtesy Sarah Rushton-Read Soweto, South Africa – Sculptural and striking, the brand new Soweto Theatre is a bold, brightly coloured beacon to progress on the dusty red landscape of the Sowetan skyline. The first ever theatre to be built in the former township, it’s
Technical savvy at Wits
26 October 2010 The Wits Theatre’s Moving Light Workshop held on the 2nd October was met with interest from students ranging from those studying architecture to fine arts and even a fine photography student curious to know how to photograph haze. The all girls “Wits Theatre Honor Crew”,