
At university, I classify these as particularly appropriate for Level 4 (first year undergraduate) students. These books are best for the absolute beginner, although many are still useful once you have progressed in your lighting learning. Books For Beginners: Stage Lighting Basics Listed below is a growing reading list of books on stage lighting that are recommended by On Stage Lighting, based on my university reading list.

If you have a particular favourite, please add it to comments with some detail about what you regard as good about the book. Update 2012: We are adding to this page and compiling a stage lighting reading list on this page, with some detail on specific good books in the subject area. These books have all played a part in the lighting education of the On Stage Lighting team at some time. Here are five of the best books on stage lighting that have been chosen by On Stage Lighting as having their own unique qualities and would be useful to anyone wanting to learn more about the subject. Reading books on stage lighting is a great way to study the theories and practice as well as learning new stage lighting terms.

Learning all about stage lighting is best done in a variety of ways, not least hands on experience in theatres or concert venues.

Lighting design and technology can seem like black magic with all it’s strange terminology and jargon. Learning about stage lighting sometimes seems a mystery to those who are just starting out.
