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Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray has inspired many adaptations on stage and screen, but none quite like the production that features on our cover this month. Here, one-woman powerhouse Sarah Snook embodies every character, under the watchful eye of a live film crew, who join her on stage throughout the show. Caroline Moss steps into frame for her detailed report.

Also inside, Cat Strom visits Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena as pop-punk legends Blink-182 roll into town, bringing with them a high-energy SFX-heavy live show, complete with a blistering pyrotechnic display. Meanwhile, as CAST Group turns 30, we reflect on the Canadian company's path to success. Plus, we discover how Italian lighting manufacturer Claypaky is upping its commitment to sustainable practices.

The BRIT Awards, staged at London's O2 Arena and simultaneously broadcast on TV this March, was the catalyst for an interesting discussion on viewing patterns between Britannia Row's Josh Lloyd and Bryan Grant, broadcast sound mixer Toby Alington and LSi's Phil Ward. Discover their views on live versus streaming, and mixing effectively for both, inside.

Lighting lovers will undoubtedly enjoy the second instalment of Jerry Gilbert's Heritage Pathways series, this time focussed on the history of production lighting. For some of you it will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane, for others, an education.

Also this issue, James Simpson reviews the Flex Blaze Blinder from Highlight brand Showtec, and we round-up expected highlights from next month's PLASA Focus Leeds. Plus loads more, as always. Until next time, enjoy!

The Picture of Dorian Grey

Caroline Moss reports from Theatre Royal Haymarket as Oscar Wilde's timeless tale is brought to life with an expert blend of live performance and pre-filmed footage . . .

On Tour : Blink-182

Cat Strom reports from Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena as the American pop-punk band attacks the stage with schoolboy humour and pyrotechnic spectacle . . .

Heritage Pathways : Production lighting

Jerry Gilbert presents the second in a series of articles looking at the development paths of different technologies, and their legacies . . .

Regulars

LSi talks to rising star Josie Ireland

Ink spots, Phil Ward speaks volumes . . .

The Shend interrogates Hamanshu 'Hammy' Patel

Unsung heroes: Product managers

Phil Ward talks to No.1 sound engineer Roisine Mamdani . . .

James Simpson predicts the shape of tech to come : Nuclear Batteries

Automation specialist Sam Woodward goes through the motions : Safety-rated electronics

Live working, or working live?Electrical safety consultant James Eade lets sparks fly . . .