Hi, I’m Stephen Crofts — a profoundly deaf Technician and LX Designer who communicates in British Sign Language (BSL). I studied Technical Theatre at the University of Derby, and my passion lies in bringing creative visions to life through lighting and technical design.

Over the past 18 months, I’ve gained invaluable skills through the Beyond programme, deepening my understanding of production meetings and expanding my experience as a lighting designer during technical weeks.

There are very few deaf lighting designers in the industry, and I want to change that. My goal is to make it easier for producers and directors to find and collaborate with me.