INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of Vari-Lite International, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated December 12,
2000 (December 29, 2000 as to the fourth paragraph of Notes E and Q),
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Vari-Lite International, Inc.
for the year ended September 30, 2000.


/s/  Deloitte & Touche LLP

Dallas, Texas
August 15, 2001