Ryan McDonald

Lighting Designer, The Turn of The Screw

Ryan is an emerging lighting designer based in Sydney, Australia. Despite his youth, he has already begun to make a name for himself across the east coast of Australia as a talented and creative young artist. Ryan is a firm believer in the power of collaboration, and he works closely with other creatives to bring the holistic vision of production to life. In his eyes, lighting is a dynamic storytelling tool that has the ability to elevate the ambience and character of any setting.

Ryan's technical skills and attention to detail are also evident in his work, but he remains humble and always strives to learn and improve. With his unique blend of technical skill and creative vision, Ryan is sure to continue creating immersive experiences that enhance any production.

Ryan returns to Tooth and Sinew after lighting the critically acclaimed UBU: A Cautionary Tale of Catastrophe at KXT in 2019 and then again in 2022. 

Some of Ryan's other recent lighting credits include: 

• Consent by Outhouse Theatre Company, 
• Metropolis produced by Little Eggs Collective at the Hayes Theatre, 
• Bloom Girl (World Premiere),
• Blood Wedding at NIDA.