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SHIMMERY BURLESQUE (MELBOURNE) - Coulture Productions

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"Jason Bovaird’s lighting design elevates the spectacle and helps set the mood of the respective routines. Shimmery Burlesque is artistic and arresting, an aural and visual feast, which leaves you feeling good. It is one to celebrate and savour.". 

- ALEX FIRST (THE THEATRE.AU)

QUASIMODO - THE MUSICAL  (WORLD PREMIERE - MELBOURNE) 

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"The generous complement of musicians and singers are a spectacle in their own right, with richly coloured lighting by Jason Bovaird providing added visual appeal. The mind-boggling number of lighting cues provides ongoing interest, with Bovaird dynamically lighting not just the stage space but also the stunning white textured ceiling of the Capitol."     - MAN IN CHAIR (Simon Parris)

RUTHLESS - THE MUSICAL  (MELBOURNE) - Stage Bugs Productions 

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"Jason Bovaird's lighting design consisted of vibrant colours and a textured set that brought out the humour of the show. The design was exciting and was delivered with precise execution in the large musical numbers.    - STAGE WHISPERS

KINKY BOOTS (MELBOURNE) - James Terry Collective  

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"Lighting design by Jason Bovaird continues to impress across all genres of the show. His attention to detail in cue points is simply astounding delivering once again a high end exciting design"     -  ALEX FIRST ​3AW RADIO

"The detailed two-level set, sourced from CLOC Musical Theatre, looks spectacular in the space, especially when illuminated so beautifully by lighting designer Jason Bovaird"    - MAN IN CHAIR (Simon Parris)

LEGALLY BLONDE (MELBOURNE) - James Terry Collective

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"The simplified scenery gives lighting designer Jason Bovaird the heavy lifting in regard to delineating the space, a challenge that is met with characteristic flair".    - MAN IN CHAIR (Simon Parris)

"Jason Bovaird's lighting design creates the necessary mood shifts as the story develops". - THE BLURB (Alex First)

"The versatile pink set design is supported by an excellent lighting design from Jason Bovaird at Moving Light Productions Australia which features the largest lighting rig at Chapel Off Chapel ".    - BROADWAY WORLD 

PRIVATE PEACEFUL (MELBOURNE) -Moving Light Productions Australia  

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"The lighting by Jason Bovaird was impressive too - managing to have the shadows of a church window appear as a backdrop was something that was quite inspired".    - POP CULTURE MAGAZINE

"The small square performance is used beautifully by lighting designer Jason Bovaird".   - ARTS HUB

"The lighting design by producer Jason Bovaird ensures Private Peaceful becomes an immersive experience. I was totally absorbed in proceedings, rivetted to my seat, unable to take my eyes off what was unfolding.    - THE BLURB (Alex First)

PETER PAN GOES WRONG - Lunchbox Theatricals, Australia / New Zealand

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The original lighting design of Matt Haskins has been re-staged to great effect by associate lighting designer Jason Bovaird. For a show with this many gags involving lights, the design and execution are crucial, and Bovaird delivers attractive visuals and split second timing with great flair.  - MAN IN CHAIR - (Simon Parris)

PARIS - A ROCK ODYSESSY - Music Theatre Melbourne 

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"As well as the stunning lighting design by Jason Bovaird, what truly lifted this piece into a tour de force was the screen behind the performers which I might add was creatively lit when not in use which showed old school sped stage directions and lyrics from the stage show.   - STAGE WHISPERS

THE HAUNTING - Prince Moo Productions 

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"Jennifer Sarah Dean's production relies on a myriad of sound and lighting effects (Kyle Evans, Jason Bovaird) that include thunder and lightning, creaking floors, distant horses, hoofs and stunning errie twilights. - HERALD SUN (Kate Herbert) 

"The ghostly presence is a good and spine - chilling effect. Her presence when the audience is made aware of it is beautifully costumed by Rhiannon Irving and stunningly lit by Jason Bovaird  - STAGE WHISPERS

AVENUE Q - HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE - Prince Moo Productions 

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"The lighting is consistently supportive of the cast and is particularly effective when used to focus on puppets specifically rather than cast member through spotligts - THEATRE PEOPLE 

"Jason Bovaird's marvellous lighting design was filled with colour and movement, snap precision timing and great story telling. - STAGE WHISPERS (Coral Drouin)

ONE DAY OF THE YEAR (AUSTRALIAN TOUR)- HIT Productions

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"Jason Bovaird’s unobtrusive lighting scheme warms up the cool greys, adding subtle emotional inflections but the effect, with all elements working together, is poetically stylised rather than realistic and feels depressing and claustrophobic. -

JANNETTE DELAMOIR , AUSSIE THEATRE

IN THE HEIGHTS (AUSTRALASIAN PREMIERE) - Stage Art Australia

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"Lighting by Jason Bovaird was able to capture the ever changing shadows and colours of the neighbourhood and highlights stand out as back lit scenes and the moment the stage was cleverly light by torches and mobile phones alone in Blackout. " THEATRE PEOPLE

OUT OF THE WATER (WORLD PREMIERE) - Red Stitch Theatre

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"The lighting design (Jason Bovaird) creates texture and more spaces than the set design allowing the audience to take their minds through light and story driven by an outstanding cast"  - AUSSIE THEATRE

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