Biography
Oliver is a London-based Lighting designer and Assistant Lighting Designer working in the UK. Oliver studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he gained a degree specializing in Lighting Design in the Production, Technology and Management course.
Oliver is also a recipient of the SLX Lighting Programme awarded to up-and-coming professionals including Designers and Production Electricians
"The Dance with the birds flocking towards the light blew my tiny Brain!"
"Creating a playful yet atmospheric backdrop that enhances the show's comedic and dramatic beats. His design uses contrasts and shifts in tone to underline key moments of humour and tension, adding depth to the performance"
"Oliver McNally's design reflects the protagonist’s emotional shifts, moving from subdued, introspective moments to bursts of raw intensity."
Recent Design Credits:
Snow Queen (Stevenson Hall)
Karen the Play (7 Dials Theatre)
Yes, We're Related (Other Palace)
Karen the Play (Fringe 2024)
Bollywood Odyssey (Trafalgar)
Karen the Play (London)
We'll Have Nun of It (London Transfer 2024)
The Nutcracker
We'll Have Nun of It (Fringe 2023)
Misfortune
To Have and To Hold
Ibiza Orchestra
McEwan Hall (Underbelly)
9 to 5 The Musical (AGOS Studio)
Cinderella Rodger and Hammerstein (The New Athenaeum)
RCS Ballet (The New Athenaeum)
Flight Design Task (The New Athenaeum)
The Lynching by Paul Moore (tour)
A Dose of Blushes by Paul Moore (tour)
Paddy a New Musical (The Shed).
Associate/Assistant Design and Other Credits:
Oor Wullie Associate LD (Dundee Rep)
Royal College of Music Ammonite ( Draftsman)
Robin Hood Panto (Lighting Programmer)
South Pacific - Manchester Opera House, London, (Assistant LD)
SIX - Hampton Court Palace (Assistant LD)
Peter Pan Panto (Lighting Programmer)