Charlie Hills is a Cardiff-based lighting designer known for his imaginative and distinctive approach to storytelling through light. With a strong focus on musicals and plays, he brings a fresh perspective to every production, enhancing performances with thoughtful and innovative designs.

While theatre is at the heart of his work, Charlie also enjoys creating dynamic lighting for music events and dance, where rhythm and movement inspire new possibilities.

Not only a lighting designer, he is also an experienced stage manager, having worked across a variety of productions where his organisational skills, technical knowledge, and calm presence backstage ensure smooth and professional performances. This dual expertise allows him to approach theatre-making with a broader perspective, seamlessly balancing creative vision with practical delivery.

Passionate about supporting new writing, Charlie thrives on collaborating with creative teams to craft original, exciting designs that captivate audiences and bring fresh stories to life.

Charlie collaborates closely with two theatre companies ‘Fish Don’t Matter Theatre’ and ‘Ben Perkins Company’ where he serves as the resident lighting designer for all their productions.

He is also eager to expand his network, connecting with new theatre companies and creative teams to share his work and bring fresh ideas to future projects.