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Perspectiv
Gesellschaft der historischen Theater Europas
Association of Historic Theatres in Europe
Associaton des théâtres historiques d'Europe
SAVE THE DATE! Registration will open in June 2025
Conference by Candlelight in Stockholm
Main conference June 4 - 6, 2026. General Assembly Perspectiv June 3 2026.
Workshops before conference 1, 2 or 4 days
An opportunity to consider the qualities, uses and experiences of candlelit performance and its relevance to 21st century theatre. How can we reliably recreate 18th century stage lighting in a time of rapid development of new environmentally friendly and sustainable technology?
Preliminary MAIN conference programme
June 4:
Bus from hotel to Drottningholms Slottsteater, Ekerö
Presentations on the stage of Drottningholms Slottsteater
On the program:What is the world considereing as historic light today?The Drottningholm experience - reconstruction of historic lightThe Eye and its Perception of Light and ColoursThe history of stage lighting
Conference programme will include lunch and refreshment breaks during the day
Boat or bus to Stockholm
Dinner hosted by City of Stockholm in City Hall
June 5:
Bus from hotel to Confidencen, Ulriksdals slottsteater, Solna
Presentations on the stage of Confidencen, Ulriksdals slottsteater
On the program:The Confidencen experience - working with candlesA stage director’s approach to historic light – demonstrations and discussions with the workshop leaders on sets, costume, make-up and lighting
Conference programme will include lunch and refreshment breaks during the day
Conference dinner in the garden of Confidencen
Bus to hotel
June 6:
Study visit to Gripsholm Palace morning, by bus. No refreshments during the outing.
End of conference
Conference fees:
| Member Perspectiv/OISTAT/STTF | TBA |
| Non-Member | TBA |
| Student Member Perspectiv/OISTAT/STTF | TBA |
| Student Non-member | TBA |
The conference is a collaborative event arranged by
PERSPECTIV - Association of Historic Theatres in Europe
OISTAT - International Organisation of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians
STTF - Swedish Association of Stage Technicians
SLF - Swedish Lighting Designers Association
in cooperation with
Confidencen Ulriksdals slottsteater and Drottningholms Slottsteater.
The conference is supported by the City of Stockholm. 
