Self-taught engineer who revolutionised spectacle on stage, in stadiums and in the public arena Alan Jacobi, who has died of cancer aged 67, transformed the entertainment industry by bringing a spectacular new dimension to performance, whether on stage, in stadiums, or on city streets. AJ, as he was known, revolutionised the way theatre works, his company Unusual Rigging flying people, scenery and effects with appare…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54PM on May 20, 2020