Lighting Designer
Rupert lived in Dublin, where he worked as a freelance lighting designer and producer. He started his career in the Project Arts Centre, where he lit over forty productions. His work has been seen in all of Ireland's major theatres as well as internationally. As a producer, he co-ordinated the 1991 Beckett Festival in Dublin (seen in New York's Lincoln Center in 1996), and produced a series of independent theatre productions between 1992 and 1996. From 1996 to 2000, Rupert was Festival Director of the St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin, where he was responsible for the programming and organisation of Ireland¹s national celebration. In June 2003, he was Creative Director of the Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics World Summer Games held in Croke Park, Dublin and was at the time of his death Creative Director of the events and ceremonies associated with Ireland's hosting of The Ryder Cup.

Rupert Murray 3rd February 1951 - 17th August 2006
May he rest in peace