Chris Whybrow Sound

Happy New Year. ✨ I’ve been quiet on here over the last year. A lot happened personally, including the loss of both of my parents. It made it difficult to celebrate or reflect in any kind of public way. But they were the reason I do what I do. They supported this career from the start, they let me chase it, shape it, and turn it into something I love. So now feels like the right time to start sharing some of the incredible work I was fortunate to be part of in 2025, work I know they would’ve been proud of. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting a look back at the shows, tours, teams and productions that filled last year - from musicals to arena tours and the classic mad panto fun along the way. I’ll also be sharing what’s happening now, and some of the exciting shows and projects coming up this year. So here’s to the people I worked with, the crews that made it happen, and the joy that came out of the speakers every night. Let’s go again. Chris x #HappyNewYear #BackOnSocials #Gratitude #TheatreTech #LiveSound #SoundDesign #SoundEngineer #2025Recap #theater #musical #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #SoundDesigner #sound #FOH

CENTRAL CEE || CAN'T RUSH GREATNESS || WORLD TOUR Europe • UK • USA • Canada • Australia • New Zealand • +more.. Looking back on a fun tour I had the pleasure to mix FOH for last year, with a great gang! Creative & Tour Manager: Izzy Lo Iacono @izzyblahh Creative Producer & Lighting Design: James Scott @suluko.ltd Video Design: Sam Lisher @samuellisher SFX Design: Eleanor Waller @eleanorwallerx Musical Director: Herman Kiafuca @hermxn_ Movement Director: Callum Powell @callum_powell88 Lighting Operator - @lapageld Video Programmer - @alex.loftie Playback Engineer - @joshcappers Sound Legends 🔊⭐🤘: MONS: @joe.standen @unrealaudio.productions SYSTEM & PA TECHS: @chris1drew @joeltouch @m_g.b , Mats Frankl, @harryphilpot , Matt Whitehead Thanks @jonny_famous for putting me forward. Audio Supplied by : UK/EU: Solotech @solotech_uk_group USA: SES @specialeventservices AUS: JPJ @jpjaudio NZ:@western_audio_engineering More to come this year 🤘 #centralcee #cantrushgreatness #worldtour #concerttouring #soundengineer #livesound #touringsound #festivalaudio #fohsound #fohsoundengineer #soundengineering #livesound @digico.official @wavesaudio @shure @dbaudiotechnik d&b audiotechnik @telefunken_official

I'M EVERY WOMAN – The Chaka Khan Musical Wishing the cast, band and crew a great last two shows!! Until next time… 👀 @imeverywomanthemusical It was great pulling this together, with a brilliant team across the board. Big thanks to everyone involved - The Producers, Management, Creatives, Band, Cast, and all the tech teams who made it happen. Amplifying this iconic songbook by the incredible Chaka Khan, masterfully arranged by Mark Crossland, and brought to life by a killer band and cast - a complete joy. Huge thanks to the Sound team 👊 Sound HOD/Sound 1 - Ben Smith Deputy Sound/Sound 2 - Oscar Shackleton Lead PSE - Matt Early PSE's Tommy Spurling, Rob Brennan, John Grainger, Josh Podbury, Geoff Hixon, Andy Blacklock Sound Supplied by Stage Sound Services @stagesounduk #ImEveryWoman #ChakaKhan #ChakaKhanMusical #SoundDesign #SoundEngineer #LiveSound #theatresound #MusicalTheatre #TheatreLife #UKTheatre #WestEnd #ProductionLife #TechLife #Backstage #BehindTheScenes #FOH #Monitor @dbaudiotechnik @digico.official @fourieraudio @figure53 @dpa_microphones @shure

❄️ WHITE CHRISTMAS – The Mill at Sonning @millatsonning Kicking off the 2025 throwbacks with a little something to help beat the January blues...White Christmas at The Mill at Sonning was a beautifully intimate production - full of warmth, charm and classic festive magic. Always a pleasure to design in this space, and great to work alongside such a talented team. A special thank you to the brilliant sound team: Associate Sound Designer - Matt Nunn Production Engineers- Josh Podbury & Matt Early Head of Sound – Bertie Pugh Sound 2 – Alex Duckworth Supplied by – Stage Sound Services ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The small yet mighty orchestra, under musical director Jae Alexander, creates a sound so rich and lively it could rival much larger ensembles. " Londonbornandbred.co.uk "The seven-piece band, which is out of sight in another room, purrs along, sounding, at times, so vibrant that it could be an orchestra of 20 players" Susanelkin.co.uk "The lighting by David Howe and sound design by Chris Whybrow perfectly complement the vibrant performances, enhancing the overall festive mood." Northwestend.com A really lovely one to be part of - thanks to all involved. #WhiteChristmas #SoundDesign #theatrelife #livesound #musicals #TheatreTech #LiveTheatre #SoundEngineer #SoundDesigner @dpa_microphones @digico.official @shure @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh

CINDERELLA, Manchester Opera House @palaceandopera Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Panto had its final show on Sunday, and in Manchester, we had an absolute blast! It was such great fun and full of laughs getting this one open! #InTheGap #flippinheck @jasonmanford @bennicklesscomic @myradubois As always, it's a pleasure working with @garylloydme and, of course, @_laurengore #taptracks Special thanks to the Sound Team: Lead PSE - Matt Early PSE 2 - Tommy Spurling Head of Sound - Olly Smith ollysmithsound Deputy Head of Sound - Nim Green @technically_nim Supplied by - Orbital Sound with Project manager Chris Mace. @orbitalsoundtheatre A huge thank you to all the incredibly talented cast, band, creatives, and crew: @xroadspantomimes @mharrison_entertainment , @curtis_ed , @xroads_live , @richardgaryjones , @thetwinsfx , @andyreaderuk , @garyhind7 , @rickcoates20 , @kelvintowsemd ,@jasonmanford @bennicklesscomic @myradubois ,@svaug , @wendymaee376 , @chloechesworthh , @lizzy_xx , @tiannajewiss ,@febeezz , @owenrichardson19 , @jadenlwilkinson , @kittyalicerich , @tillypadleyy ,@eddie.simms , @harry_prk , and everyone else who made this show happen! #theater #musical #soundengineer #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #sounddesign #SoundDesigner #sound @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh @dpa_microphones @digico.official @wavesaudio @shure

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Sheffield Lyceum. @sheffieldtheatres The weekend marked a number Pantos across the country ending for the season, can't believe its gone so quickly! It was really great working with everyone in Sheffield, my Dad's home town, on this Panto! and collaborating with all @evolutionproductionsuk and the music man himself @jamesharrisonmusician - It was a pleasure to be a part of this. "the most breath-taking Lyceum Panto yet!" (Sheffield Star) ★★★★★ Northern Arts Review, ★★★★★ West End Best Friend, ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub 🍎 With Such a Top Cast, Band, Creatives and Crew. @djwilliamsact , @auntiecath17 ,@mattcroke , @marcpickering70 , @aoifeleighkenny @georgeakid @viperthegladiator , @evan_dim @mikeycianciodrums , @deanowhatton , coppen1412 , @liam_j_e_roche , @simonbarnum_creative @ld_dymock , and all. Special Thanks to the Sound Team, and suppliers! and Sheffield Theatres Crew - Head of Sound - Stuart Thompson Supplied by - @dbssolutions and @kingdomservicesltd 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊 📸 @peachyraith #hendersonsrelish #theater #musical #soundengineer #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #sounddesign #SoundDesigner #sound @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh @dpa_microphones @digico.official @sennheiser @figure53

Wishing everyone on 101 Dalmatians UK Tour a fantastic last day, and load out. Until the summer in London. 🐾🐾🐾 @101dalmatiansuk It was great to catch up with the show last night, and thank you so much to the team for keeping it so tight. Lead Production Engineer: Matt Early Production Engineers: Tommy Spurling, Ryan James, Josh Podbury Head of Sound: Ben Smith @btsmith96 Sound 2: George Rowell @george.rowell.7 Sound 3: Georgie Ward @georgieward.sound Supplied by: Orbital Sound, with Project manager Dan Morley. @orbitalsoundtheatre #theater #musical #soundengineer #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #sounddesign #SoundDesigner #sound @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh @dpa_microphones @digico.official @wavesaudio @shure

DIRTY DANCING - DAS ORIGINAL LIVE ON TOUR June & July saw this Classic back out for a limited Summer Run in Germany! 🇩🇪 @atgentertainmentde SPG System Provider Production Group GmbH @lionsgate Next Stop for the winter - Paris, FRANCE 🇫🇷 🍉 Big thanks to all the sound team🍉 Associate Sound Designer: David Beckham @dbecks68 Head of Sound - Marcin Weber @biczmusicproductions Deputy Head of Sound - Dom Dienst @_sternsound Supplied by FeedBack Show Systems & Service @feedback_showsystems #theater #musical #soundengineer #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #sounddesign #SoundDesigner #sound @l.acoustics.official @digico.official @figure53 @wavesaudio @shure @dpa_microphones

GLASTONBURY 2024, The Other Stage - ANNE-MARIE 2 months ago we played on this legendary Stage, it was so great to mix this iconic show here with the absolute legend that is @annemarie , who absolutely smashed it! Alongside the awesome team on the road, and the great team at Glasto - @entecsoundandlight 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 #fohsound #fohsoundengineer #soundengineering #livesound @digico.official @patchworklondon @wavesaudio @sennheiser @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh

ANNE-MARIE - BST, Hyde Park. Great Oak Stage 🌳 It was so great to be back at the Park this festival season, and to see so many friendly faces. Thanks for looking after us! 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊@solotech_uk_group #fohsound #fohsoundengineer #soundengineering #livesound @digico.official @patchworklondon @wavesaudio @sennheiser

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Kilworth House Theatre. 🔊☔️🔊☔️🔊 It was a pleasure to be back again at the beautiful @kilworthhousetheatre again this summer to #sounddesign. Thank you @cealmackay for another 5 star year! Wishing all the best to the amazing cast, crew, orchestra, and creatives! Produced by: Celia Mackay for Kilworth House Theatre Director & Choreographed by: Lee Proud @leeproudchoreo Musical Director & Supervisor: Michael Bradley @michaelbradleymusic Set & Costume Designed by: Simon Wells @simonwellsldn Lighting Designed by: Jason Taylor Casting Director: Anne Vosser @annevosser ⭐️Big Thanks to the Sound Team⭐️ Supplied by : Orbital Sound @orbitalsound Associate Sound Designer: Dan Bailey @dan.bailey.uk Lead PSE: Dan Morley @thebatt66 Head of Sound: Neil McNally Deputy Head of Sound: Alex Duckworth @08aduckworth The show has received such great reviews, and we had some lovely words mentioned ⬇️⬇️: "Musical supervisor and director Michael Bradley leads an off-stage orchestra of classy musicians that make the music sound as alive as the day it was written. Chris Whybrow's clear sound design means that even when battling elements like wind there is no line lost. " Mark Johnson - beyondthecurtain.co.uk "they work cohesively together to create a wonderfully rich and enjoyable score (played wonderfully under the supervision of musical director Michael Bradley)" Rob Bartley, Musicaltheatrereview.com #theater #musical #soundengineer #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #sounddesign #SoundDesigner #sound @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh @dpa_microphones @digico.official @wavesaudio @shure

101 Dalmatians, UK TOUR. 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 @101dalmatiansuk We are having a great time with this tour out on the road. From Tech in Wimbledon it is now on it's 6th Stop in Manchester, receiving great reviews all round. Touring the UK until Jan 2025! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working with an awesome Cast, Band, Crew and Creatives! Music & Lyrics : Douglas Hodge Book: Johnny McKnight Directed by : Bill Buckhurst Choreographed by: Lucy Hind @lucyhind Set Designed by : David Woodhead @davidwoodhead Costumes Designed by: Sarah Mercadé @sjmercade Puppetry Designer/Director : Jimmy Grimes @jimmy_grimes_puppetry Lighting Designed by: James Whiteside Produced by: Runaway Entertainment @runawayentertainmentuk Casting Director: Lucy Casson So great to work closely with the Fab Music Team - Musical Supervisor: Alfonso Casado Trigo @alfonso.casado Orchestrations: Jack Hopkins @jdh_ Musical Director: Leigh Stanford Thompson & all the band. 🙌Special Thanks to my Sound Team 🙌 Lead Production Engineer: Matt Early Production Engineers: Tommy Spurling, Ryan James, Josh Podbury Head of Sound: Ben Smith @btsmith96 Sound 2: George Rowell @george.rowell.7 Sound 3: Georgie Ward @georgieward.sound Supplied by: Orbital Sound, with Project manager Dan Morley. @orbitalsoundtheatre 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 “ The sound balance was exactly right” Andrew Cowie - British Theatre Guide /2p8n5dkf “The songs are wonderful and the performer’s voices blend so well together” Dave Massey - Brum Hour /2be37zmh #theater #musical #soundengineer #livesound #musicals #theatre #theatrelife #theatreshow #sounddesigner #sounddesign #SoundDesigner #sound @dbaudiotechnik_gmbh @dpa_microphones @digico.official @wavesaudio @shure