Jessica Hung Han Yun

Jessica Hung Han Yun (born 1993) is a British theatrical lighting designer, known for her work in theatre, concerts, and opera productions. Hung Han Yun has won an Olivier Award, WhatsOnStage Award, Knight of illumination award and Off West End Award for her work.

Early life and education

Hung Han Yun was born and raised in Essex, she is of Chinese Mauritian heritage and was trained at Rose Bruford College, where she graduated with a degree in lighting design in 2014.[1]

Her inspirations are drawn from installation artists such as James Turrell and Oliafur Elliasson and the lighting designer Paule Constable.[1][2]

Career

In January 2022 she was listed as one of The Stage 25, as a future star in the UK theatre industry.[3]

Hung Han Yun has designed a number of Off West End, West End and international productions, such as Equus at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Dick Whittington at The National Theatre and My Neighbour Totoro an RSC production performed at the Barbican.[4][5][6]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2022 Olivier Award Best Lighting Design My Neighbour Totoro Won[7]
2022 What's on Stage Awards Best Lighting Design My Neighbour Totoro Won[8]
2020 The Off West-End Awards Best Lighting Design Equus Won[9]
2019 Knight of Illumination Awards Best Lighting Design Equus Won[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Akbar, Arifa (2021-03-31). "Jessica Hung Han Yun: a designer tripping the light fantastic". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  2. ^ "Jessica Hung Han Yun: 'My work is full of saturated colours that punch you in the face'". The Stage. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  3. ^ "The Stage 25: Theatremakers to watch out for in 2022 and beyond". The Stage. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  4. ^ "Equus - Stratford East". www.stratfordeast.com. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  5. ^ "Review: Dick Whittington – 'heartfelt, neon-tinted pantomime'". The Stage. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  6. ^ "Creatives | My Neighbour Totoro". www.rsc.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  7. ^ Akbar, Arifa (2023-04-03). "Olivier awards toast the screen stars storming it on stage". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  8. ^ "Winners announced at 23rd annual WHATSONSTAGE AWARDS". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  9. ^ "Off-West End Awards 2020 winners announced". 2020-03-08. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  10. ^ "Winners announced at 2019 Knight of Illumination Awards". et now. September 7, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2023.