Show Controllers is a blog, brand and community dedicated to pushing modern control, IT and infrastructure systems to the masses. We aim to bring information, guidance and tools to help venues large and small build out control systems to cope with the ever expanding complexity of modern shows.
Show Controllers covers a range of topics including system administration, history of entertainment and the specifications that make systems work. It is currently run by Joe Izzard, however is always open to guest authors and topics.
Joe Izzard
Joe is a Senior Lighting Control Technician for the National Theatre in London, working on internal show control systems and infrastructure, and working with others in the industry to push lighting (and show in general) control forward.
Before working for the National Theatre, Joe worked at a variety of regional theatres, touring companies and as a freelancer in a wide range of roles, including general technician, stage electrician, programmer and head of department.
Alongside his work and Show Controllers, Joe is studying Computer Science at the University of London and has a passion for everything computer related.