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Join us on 25 April for a new one-day show celebrating stagecraft, scenic design & visual storytelling.

Network with designers and makers working in screen, stage and live events. One inspiring day of ideas and connections.
If you build worlds audiences believe in this show is for you.

Experience the first Set & Scene show at
Central Saint Martins, Kings Cross, London.
Saturday 25 April 2026.

Why attend?

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Expect talks. Expert panels. Debates. Exhibitions. Interactive displays. Networking drinks. And space to meet your peers and the people you don’t normally get to meet.

You’ll leave with ideas, contacts, and new perspectives. Not just on your craft – but on where it’s all going.

Discuss designing for different mediums and explore new tech and time honoured craftsmanship.

Meet artists and innovators eager to showcase tools, crafts, materials and new technologies.

Who’s it for?

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Production designers, art directors, set decorators, construction managers, creative producers, technologists and more, come together to discover, network, share, and be part of the conversation.

Creators across disciplines including live performance, film & TV, retail display, immersive experience, brand activation, events and fashion.

Suppliers and artists showcasing their tools, services and crafts, designed to support visual storytellers.

Taking place at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AA

Don’t miss out.

Join colleagues and peers for an inspiring full day exploring design across screen, stage, live events, and immersive experiences.

For just £35.00, industry freelancers gain access to engaging sessions, networking opportunities in the curated exhibitor showcase, and the exclusive end-of-day Set & Scene wrap drinks party.

Secure your ticket today for this unmissable day of craft, conversation, and collaboration.

For enquiries please email [email protected]

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Set & Scene sessions

Plan your day with engaging panels, workshops, and live demos, alongside an exhibitor showcase. Begin the day with an exclusive screening, and wrap up with drinks and networking. Take a look at our sessions below and our speaker page.

Join your peers and meet new connections at Set & Scene, Central Saint Martins, Granary Square, Kings Cross, London N1C 4AA.

08:15 – 09:45

Exclusive screening of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone

09:45 – 10:30

Arrivals & registration

10:30 – 17:00

Main sessions

17:00 – 19:00

Join us for wrap drinks sponsored by Cineco & Greens Team

19:00

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Celebrating the art and craft of

Production Design

Set Design

Art Direction

Set Decoration

Stage Design

Costume Design

Immersive Experiences

Retail Displays

Brand Activations

Model Making

Visitor Attractions

Fashion Shows

Film & TV design

"From script to screen - engaging with film & TV designers at Set & Scene will reveal new possibilities in storytelling and visual narrative. By connecting with peers from allied industries, we will discover new ways to expand on-screen worlds and create memorable experiences for audiences."

Theatre and performance design

"The theatre & performance content will be an inspiring opportunity to see how different creative disciplines approach live storytelling. Sharing ideas across sectors will enrich our own theatre practice and enables us to imagine even more immersive and meaningful performances."

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Visual and product display

"Taking part in discussions at Set & Scene will show us how principles from scenic arts can truly transform customer experiences. Collaborating with theatre and film creatives will bring surprising innovation to the way we engage audiences in retail environments."

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Immersive and experiential design

"We’re discovering new approaches to creating worlds that captivate and connect. There promises to be a shared energy with Set & Scene that will encourage scenic designers to dream bigger — together."

Thank you to our Scenic Circle Advisory Board

Our Scenic Circle has been integral to shaping the show’s themes and programme. We look forward to welcoming their members and clients.

Thank you to our Content and Media Partners

Our content and media partners are contributing to the programme and inviting their industry members and networks to attend.

Why Set & Scene matters to sponsors and partners

Set & Scene brings together a highly specific, hard-to-reach audience: the people who shape what audiences see on screen, stage and immersive experiences.

Production designers, scenic makers, painters, builders, prop makers, CGI and VFX specialists don’t attend large trade shows in the same way – and they’re rarely gathered in one place. Set & Scene is designed to do exactly that.

We’re bringing together visual storytellers working in film and television, performance and theatre, live events and immersive experiences.

For sponsors, this gives you unprecedented quality of access to your audience. Without distractions.

Set & Scene is a focused, one-day event in the heart of London. It’s an event where conversations happen naturally, relationships form quickly, and your brand is experienced in context – not as noise, but as part of the craft ecosystem these professionals trust.

If your product, service or platform genuinely supports visual storytelling, Set & Scene puts you in front of the people who use it, influence it, and recommend it.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d love to have a conversation.

If you have been searching for collaboration and connection, then Set & Scene is for you.

Thank you to our sponsors

Thank you to our contributing sponsors for their support with Set & Scene in its inaugural year.
If you’d like your company to join us on this exciting journey we’d love to hear from you.

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Meet our sponsors and partners. One day of conversation and inspiration.

We are sponsoring Set & Scene because it celebrates the skilled craftspeople who bring designers’ creative visions to life. Across film, theatre and events, it is the makers – our carpenters, scenic artists, fabricators and technicians, whose expertise transforms ideas into reality. This show shines a spotlight on our crafts, championing the extraordinary talent behind the scenes that makes the impossible feel real. We are thrilled to finally have a platform to celebrate everything that our teams do.

John Moolenschot

Founder

Cineco

At Solas, we continue to expand our wellbeing support across the creative sphere, so the chance to engage with such an inspiring community — one that spans film, TV, theatre, live events, and immersive experiences — was not to be missed. What’s exciting about Set & Scene is that it reflects the increasingly fluid movement of people and skills across industries, and it’s exactly within these cross-sector spaces that community is built. Community is so important, and making time to connect is what sustains us. We’re proud to be part of that.

Sarah McCaffrey

Founder

Solas Mind

UTA’s Production Arts division is a who’s who of behind-the-scenes artists who create new worlds for film and television. The team in London is excited to support the initiative of Set & Scene to bring together designers, makers, producers, and suppliers in a curated one-day programme of panels, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities. We share the goal of highlighting excellence in production design and scenic craft across traditional and emerging mediums.

Samantha Speirs

Production Arts

United Talent Agency

The use of hand painted scenic backings may be considered as a dying art but those with the skills are as busy as ever in the film, theatre and tv industries! I am delighted to mediate this discussion at Set & Scene 2026.

Simon Bowles

Production Designer

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We are very much looking forward to being part of the Set & Scene event this April. Huge thanks to Yosien Burke and Bimla Jackson for inviting the National Theatre to partner with them, and for bringing the TV, film and theatre industries all together for the first time to share how we can support each other to work more sustainably.

Kate John

Head of Production Workshops

National Theatre

“We’re very happy to support Set & Scene as their content capture partner. From on-set creative capture through social to full campaign delivery, we work closely with productions to build campaigns that amplify their creative vision and connect audiences to the worlds they’ve created. Production design plays a vital role in that process, and we’re excited to support an event that celebrates the craft behind the camera and the people who bring those worlds to life.”

Sam Joly

Head of Strategy

Industria Studios

What do you lose when scenic painting disappears from the process?

At Set & Scene 2026, The Art of Scenic Painting (in an Increasingly Digital World) brings together @alexgrantsaid , @bethquintonscenicart , Gavin Gibson, Russell Oxley, and @simonbowlesdesign to unpack the role of painted environments in modern production.

This session goes beyond nostalgia — it’s about how texture, atmosphere, and material thinking elevate storytelling, and how designers and makers can work together to achieve stronger creative outcomes.

You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of:

✨ how scenic artists shape visual language across stage and screen
✨ where digital and traditional processes can complement each other
✨ how to collaborate more effectively from concept through to delivery

If your work relies on creating believable, immersive worlds — this conversation matters.

📍 25 April 2026 | Central Saint Martins, London

🎟 Don`t miss out - book now.

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What do you lose when scenic painting disappears from the process?At Set & Scene 2026, The Art of Scenic Painting (in an Increasingly Digital World) brings together @alexgrantsaid , @bethquintonscenicart , Gavin Gibson, Russell Oxley, and @simonbowlesdesign to unpack the role of painted environments in modern production.This session goes beyond nostalgia — it’s about how texture, atmosphere, and material thinking elevate storytelling, and how designers and makers can work together to achieve stronger creative outcomes.You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of:✨ how scenic artists shape visual language across stage and screen✨ where digital and traditional processes can complement each other✨ how to collaborate more effectively from concept through to deliveryIf your work relies on creating believable, immersive worlds — this conversation matters.📍 25 April 2026 | Central Saint Martins, London🎟 Don't miss out - book now. #SetAndScene #ScenicArt #ProductionDesign #TheatreDesign #FilmDesign #CreativeCollaboration

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We’re thrilled to welcome PD–REN (Production Design Research and Education Network) as a partner for Set & Scene 2026!

PD–REN is a global network connecting production design educators, researchers, and industry professionals. They celebrate the craft, bridge the gap between academia and practice, and elevate the profile of production design worldwide. Through collaboration, PD–REN shares ideas, insights, and resources, demystifying the craft and inspiring the next generation of creative minds.

“The Set & Scene inaugural event is a perfect opportunity to connect with the visual storytelling community and forge future collaborations.” — Jane Barnwell, co-founder, PD–REN

📅 25 April 2026 | Central Saint Martins, London
Discover the full programme and secure your ticket - link in bio.

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Set & Scene isn’t just another industry event.

It’s a curated day of panels, demonstrations, and conversations designed for professionals working across scenic craft, design, fabrication, and creative production.

Come for the discussions.
Stay for the connections.

📅 25 April 2026
📍 Central Saint Martins

Tickets - link in bio.

#SetAndScene #CreativeCommunity #Stagecraft

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Leading minds. Brilliant makers. Industry-shaping innovation.

We’re proud to showcase the exhibitors joining us at Set & Scene 2026 - from prop houses and scenic workshops to suppliers, studios, and sustainability pioneers.

Featuring organisations including:
@2scale.shop
@artdeptrepresents
@aviationfilming
@bectuunion
@british_film_designers_guild
CAMA AssetStore
@cineco.co
@citytheatrical
@decoramouldings
@drsfilmsets
@flintstheatre
@glyndebourne
@greens_team
JohnnyMann Scenic Services
Macfarlane Packaging
@nationaltheatre
NOOR
@paperloungeuk
@pandpflowers
@poly.props
@thersc
@roscodigitalimaging
@wearesbtd
@solasmind
@sterlingeventgroup
@stylofilmtv
Theatre Green Book
@totomconstruction
@used.creative
@vaudevillesound
@vectarsetsuk

Bringing together professionals across film, TV, theatre, live events, and immersive experiences, this is where ideas are shared, collaborations begin, and the language of design connects across disciplines.

Expect a curated day of panels, live demos, and networking, exploring material innovation, sustainable production, immersive design, and the intersection of digital and physical craft.

Come and meet the people behind the work — and the tools, techniques, and thinking shaping what’s next.

📍 Central Saint Martins, London
📅 25 April 2026

🎟 Tickets available now - link in bio.

#SetAndScene #ProductionDesign #ScenicArt #CreativeIndustries #FilmAndTV #TheatreDesign #ImmersiveExperience #LiveEvents #DesignCommunity

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Leading minds. Brilliant makers. Industry-shaping innovation.We’re proud to showcase the exhibitors joining us at Set & Scene 2026 - from prop houses and scenic workshops to suppliers, studios, and sustainability pioneers.Featuring organisations including:@2scale.shop@artdeptrepresents@aviationfilming@bectuunion@british_film_designers_guildCAMA AssetStore@cineco.co@citytheatrical @decoramouldings @drsfilmsets@flintstheatre @glyndebourne @greens_team JohnnyMann Scenic ServicesMacfarlane Packaging@nationaltheatre NOOR@paperloungeuk @pandpflowers @poly.props @thersc @roscodigitalimaging @wearesbtd @solasmind @sterlingeventgroup @stylofilmtv Theatre Green Book@totomconstruction @used.creative @vaudevillesound @vectarsetsuk Bringing together professionals across film, TV, theatre, live events, and immersive experiences, this is where ideas are shared, collaborations begin, and the language of design connects across disciplines.Expect a curated day of panels, live demos, and networking, exploring material innovation, sustainable production, immersive design, and the intersection of digital and physical craft.Come and meet the people behind the work — and the tools, techniques, and thinking shaping what’s next.📍 Central Saint Martins, London📅 25 April 2026🎟 Tickets available now - link in bio. #SetAndScene #ProductionDesign #ScenicArt #CreativeIndustries #FilmAndTV #TheatreDesign #ImmersiveExperience #LiveEvents #DesignCommunity

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Hand-painted or digitally produced — what’s at stake for the future of scenic art?

The art of scenic painting (in an increasingly digital world)

At Set & Scene on 25 April, Alexander Grant-Said, Beth Quinton, Gavin Gibson, Russell Oxley, and Simon Bowles come together to explore the craft behind painted environments — and why it still matters.

From texture and depth to atmosphere, illusion, and emotional impact, this session reveals how scenic painting shapes the worlds we see on stage and screen — and what risks being lost as processes become faster and more mechanised.

You’ll also gain practical insight into how to collaborate more effectively with scenic artists and unlock stronger creative outcomes from the start.

If you care about the quality, depth, and future of visual storytelling, this is not one to miss.

📍 25 April 2026 | Central Saint Martins, London

👉 Explore the full programme and plan your day of cross-industry inspiration - link in bio.

#SetAndScene #ScenicPainting #TheatreDesign #FilmDesign #CreativeIndustries

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Hand-painted or digitally produced — what’s at stake for the future of scenic art?The art of scenic painting (in an increasingly digital world)At Set & Scene on 25 April, Alexander Grant-Said, Beth Quinton, Gavin Gibson, Russell Oxley, and Simon Bowles come together to explore the craft behind painted environments — and why it still matters.From texture and depth to atmosphere, illusion, and emotional impact, this session reveals how scenic painting shapes the worlds we see on stage and screen — and what risks being lost as processes become faster and more mechanised.You’ll also gain practical insight into how to collaborate more effectively with scenic artists and unlock stronger creative outcomes from the start.If you care about the quality, depth, and future of visual storytelling, this is not one to miss.📍 25 April 2026 | Central Saint Martins, London👉 Explore the full programme and plan your day of cross-industry inspiration - link in bio. #SetAndScene #ScenicPainting #TheatreDesign #FilmDesign #CreativeIndustries

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We open our programme on 25 April by inviting guests to start their day at @_lightroomldn with an exclusive screening of the immersive experience, David Bowie: You’re Not Alone, just steps from Central Saint Martins.

Select from thousands of hours of footage from the David Bowie Archive - iconic performances, rare interviews, and never-before-seen content, celebrating Bowie’s creative world from Space Oddity through Diamond Dogs, and “Heroes” to ★.

Produced by Lightroom and designed by 59, a Journey studio, with spatial audio by Gareth Fry, this 11 metre high immersive projection space offers a one of a kind experience directed by Mark Grimmer and Tom Wexler (who also joins Set & Scene’s panel “Tomorrow’s Experience: The Evolution of Spatial Storytelling”).

Start your day with breakfast, early registration, and this intimate exploration of one of modern culture’s greatest icons.

Limited tickets available - link in bio.

#SetAndScene #DavidBowie #ImmersiveExperience #SpatialStorytelling #CreativeCollaboration #FilmAndTV #TheatreDesign #LiveEvents #ImmersiveDesign

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We open our programme on 25 April by inviting guests to start their day at @_lightroomldn with an exclusive screening of the immersive experience, David Bowie: You’re Not Alone, just steps from Central Saint Martins. Select from thousands of hours of footage from the David Bowie Archive - iconic performances, rare interviews, and never-before-seen content, celebrating Bowie’s creative world from Space Oddity through Diamond Dogs, and “Heroes” to ★. Produced by Lightroom and designed by 59, a Journey studio, with spatial audio by Gareth Fry, this 11 metre high immersive projection space offers a one of a kind experience directed by Mark Grimmer and Tom Wexler (who also joins Set & Scene’s panel “Tomorrow’s Experience: The Evolution of Spatial Storytelling”).Start your day with breakfast, early registration, and this intimate exploration of one of modern culture’s greatest icons.Limited tickets available - link in bio. #SetAndScene #DavidBowie #ImmersiveExperience #SpatialStorytelling #CreativeCollaboration #FilmAndTV #TheatreDesign #LiveEvents #ImmersiveDesign

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We’re thrilled to announce @_lightroomldn as an official Set & Scene 2026 partner!

Lightroom is a new storytelling medium for the world’s greatest creative minds. Their approach allows creative work of all disciplines to be seen in new light: offering artists and performers a new way to tell their stories; and audiences a new way to engage with creative work, whether they are a lifelong fan or discovering something for the very first time. Through groundbreaking collaborations with leading artistic talents across art, music, film, fashion, science, and more, Lightroom is establishing itself as a new home for London’s cultural audiences.

Lightroom`s critically acclaimed shows released to date include: David Hockney: Bigger & Closer; The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks; Vogue: Inventing the Runway; and Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs. Shows coming up include David Bowie: You’re Not Alone and Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More.

A joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company, Lightroom was founded in 2023 by Nick Starr CBE and its current CEO, Richard Slaney. The company is backed by investors led by Sir Leonard Blavatnik, who is represented by Danny Cohen, President of Access Entertainment and Mike Sherwood, former co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International.

Lightroom will be hosting an exclusive early morning screening of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone for Set & Scene ticket holders - a one of a kind immersive experience combining archival footage, spatial audio, and projection to explore the creative world of David Bowie.

This partnership highlights the growing intersection of immersive design, storytelling, and live experiences, a core theme of Set & Scene.

Tickets are limited - don`t miss out. Link in bio.

#SetAndScene #CreativeCollaboration #ImmersiveDesign #LiveEvents #FilmAndTV #TheatreDesign

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We’re thrilled to announce @_lightroomldn as an official Set & Scene 2026 partner! Lightroom is a new storytelling medium for the world’s greatest creative minds. Their approach allows creative work of all disciplines to be seen in new light: offering artists and performers a new way to tell their stories; and audiences a new way to engage with creative work, whether they are a lifelong fan or discovering something for the very first time. Through groundbreaking collaborations with leading artistic talents across art, music, film, fashion, science, and more, Lightroom is establishing itself as a new home for London’s cultural audiences.Lightroom's critically acclaimed shows released to date include: David Hockney: Bigger & Closer; The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks; Vogue: Inventing the Runway; and Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs. Shows coming up include David Bowie: You’re Not Alone and Larger Than Life: Starring Wallace & Gromit, Shaun and More. A joint venture between 59 Studio and London Theatre Company, Lightroom was founded in 2023 by Nick Starr CBE and its current CEO, Richard Slaney. The company is backed by investors led by Sir Leonard Blavatnik, who is represented by Danny Cohen, President of Access Entertainment and Mike Sherwood, former co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International.Lightroom will be hosting an exclusive early morning screening of David Bowie: You’re Not Alone for Set & Scene ticket holders - a one of a kind immersive experience combining archival footage, spatial audio, and projection to explore the creative world of David Bowie. This partnership highlights the growing intersection of immersive design, storytelling, and live experiences, a core theme of Set & Scene. Tickets are limited - don't miss out. Link in bio. #SetAndScene #CreativeCollaboration #ImmersiveDesign #LiveEvents #FilmAndTV #TheatreDesign

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Great creative careers are built on curiosity.

Seeing how others work, discovering new materials and techniques, and learning from professionals outside your immediate field can completely reshape your approach to projects.

Set & Scene is designed to make those encounters happen.

Secure your spot - ticket link in bio.

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📆 25 April 2026

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Join us on 25 April for a new one-day show celebrating stagecraft, scenic design & visual storytelling.

Experience the first Set & Scene show at
Central Saint Martins, Kings Cross, London.
Saturday 25 April 2026.

Why attend?

Who’s it for?

Don’t miss out.

Set & Scene sessions

Film & TV design

Theatre and performance design

Visual and product display

Immersive and experiential design

Thank you to our Scenic Circle Advisory Board

Thank you to our Content and Media Partners

Why Set & Scene matters to sponsors and partners

If you have been searching for collaboration and connection, then Set & Scene is for you.

Thank you to our sponsors

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Join us on 25 April for a new one-day show celebrating stagecraft, scenic design & visual storytelling.

Experience the first Set & Scene show at Central Saint Martins, Kings Cross, London. Saturday 25 April 2026.

Why attend?

Who’s it for?

Don’t miss out.

Set & Scene sessions

Film & TV design

Theatre and performance design

Visual and product display

Immersive and experiential design

Thank you to our Scenic Circle Advisory Board

Thank you to our Content and Media Partners

Why Set & Scene matters to sponsors and partners

If you have been searching for collaboration and connection, then Set & Scene is for you.

Thank you to our sponsors

Follow Us

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Experience the first Set & Scene show at
Central Saint Martins, Kings Cross, London.
Saturday 25 April 2026.