Mark Fisher, Production Designer

Every time Strategic Leisure thinks of creating a dramatic entertainment environment, we think of Mark Fisher. Trained as a British architect, for Mark all the world really is a stage, upon which to create his production magic, as he has a world-renowned reputation for designing the most spectacular shows.

Over the past 25 years, as chronicled in his monograph, Staged Architecture, he has created some of the most memorable rock concerts ever staged. His work includes 'The Wall' and 'Division Bell' for Pink Floyd, 'Steel Wheels' and 'Bridges to Babylon' for the Rolling Stones, and 'Zoo TV' and 'Popmart' for U2.

He has worked with many other distinguished artists, including Elton John, R.E.M., Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Janet Jackson and Cher. He has also designed numerous one-off events and fixed installations, including 'IllumiNations 25' for Walt Disney World in Orlando and 'Aquamatrix', the nightly show at the Lisbon Expo'98.

Mark was the creative director of the Millennium Show at the Dome in London. He conceived the show with Peter Gabriel, who created the music. It opened on January 1st. 2000, and played for the year. He was also creative director for the Opening Celebrations at the Dome. The event featured a cast of more than 1000 performers, including 400 carnival artists.

“… the urban consequence of a post-industrial economy [is the] increasing emphasis on the urban center as a source of leisure activities and entertainment. This trend is still continuing, and city centers all over the world are being recast as entertainment complexes. It could be argued that some urban design solutions which have been introduced into places such as London, New York, Tokyo, Osaka, and Las Vegas owe more to rock sets than traditional urban forms. In effect, what appears to be taking place is the theatricalisation of the city …”
Mark Fisher