EX 23.1
                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-67664 of Vari-Lite International, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated
December 31, 2001 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Vari-Lite
International, Inc. for the year ended September 30, 2001.


Dallas, Texas
December 31, 2001