Peter Amesbury is a Melbourne-based Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Technical Director with over a decade of experience in commercial theatre, opera, and live events. Renowned for his creativity and technical expertise, Peter has played a pivotal role in bringing more than 100 seasons of theatre and events to life across Australia.
Since 2014, Peter has collaborated closely with Australian theatre impresario Glenn Elston, working on a diverse range of productions, including outdoor Shakespeare, family theatre, classic texts, stand-up comedy, and musical theatre. For 10 years, Peter served as Production Manager for the Australian Shakespeare Company, overseeing beloved productions such as As You Like It, The Wind in the Willows, Alice in Wonderland, Hamlet, and Godspell.
In 2017, Peter and Glenn run ALook, a boutique production hire company specializing in commercial theatre, opera, and corporate events. Under their leadership, ALook has grown into one of Melbourne’s most respected production houses. In 2022, ALook expanded into ticketing management and Software as a Service (SaaS), introducing Monad Ticketing to the Australian market.
As a Lighting Designer, Peter’s portfolio showcases his versatility and artistic vision. His notable designs include Maria Stuarda and Lucia di Lammermoor (Melbourne Opera), Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny (iOpera), Godspell (Room 8 Productions), Walking with Spirits Festival (Djilpin Arts), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (ASC's International Touring Production), Songs for a New World, and Guilty Pleasures (Blue Saint Productions).
