using colour and contrast to striking effect

- All About Theatre UK 2025

The elmer adventure

Beyond The Curtain - Jan 2025

“The lighting design for this show was particularly impressive, bringing about cool summer days and carnival festivities one moment, to grey drizzle and the monochrome tones of 1960’s televisions the next.”

Writing About Dance - A Moment by Thomas Page Dances Sept 2021

“under Rachel Luff’s moody lighting and Robert Singer’s evocative score gives A Momenta sense of existing on a raised dais floating in time.”

All About Theatre UK - Coming To England by Nicoll Entertainment Feb 2025

“warm, golden hues evoke Floella’s early years, while stark, monochrome lighting underscores the challenges she faces upon arriving in London.

about me

Rachel is a Freelance Lighting Designer, designing for theatre and live events particularly children’s theatre. A lot of her design centres around depicting moods and feelings through shadow work and colour.

Currently working on:

The Elmer Adventure with Tall Stories as Associate Lighting Designer

Garsington Opera 2025 Season as Deputy Production Manager