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.
A one-of-a-kind event for designers and makers shaping the magic of screen, stage, live and immersive events. Set & Scene is the place for inspiration, connection, and innovation across scenic design, costume, craft, technology and storytelling.
Set & Scene 2026
A sold-out celebration of visual storytelling
Central Saint Martins, Kings Cross, London.
2027 dates to be announced
What happened?
We hosted talks. Expert panels. Debates. Exhibitions. Interactive displays. Networking drinks. And we created space to meet peers and the people you do not normally get to cross paths with.
Attendees left with fresh ideas, valuable contacts, and new perspectives. We focused not just on our collective craft, but on where the entire industry is heading.
We discussed designing for different mediums and explored new tech alongside time-honored craftsmanship. Guests met artists and innovators eager to showcase tools, crafts, materials, and new technologies.
Who was there?
Production designers, art directors, set decorators, construction managers, creative producers, technologists, and more came together to discover, network, share, and drive the conversation.
We welcomed creators across disciplines, including live performance, film and TV, retail display, immersive experiences, brand activations, events, and fashion. Suppliers and artists also showcased their tools, services, and crafts, all designed to support visual storytellers.
Why exhibit?
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.
Your brand is experienced in context – as part of the craft ecosystem these professionals trust.
Why sponsor?
Designers for screen, stage & experiences 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. For sponsors, this gives you unprecedented quality of access to your audience. Without distractions.
You build worlds. We built a space for you.
On April 25 2026, over 800 creatives across film, television, theatre, and immersive events gathered in London to share ideas and celebrate scenic craft. Designers, makers, and technologists had a single place to connect and collaborate.
Missed out? We’re already planning what comes next. Join the mailing list to get early access to future events, priority booking, and opportunities to be involved in 2027.
We also hope to run cross-industry events throughout the year, so be sure to sign up to stay in the loop.
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.



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.









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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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@ setandsceneshow . Jul 8
Some mornings remind you why this industry is so exciting.
Yesterday, our co-founder, Yosien Burke, attended the launch of The ReStage Script at the National Theatre. ☀️
A glorious morning on the Southbank. The Thames glinting outside. And a room full of people committed to changing how our industry makes things.
The ReStage Script is more than a report—it’s a 10-year roadmap towards zero-waste stage and screen production across the UK, with a simple but ambitious idea at its heart: design sets to be reused, repurposed and restaged, not sent to landfill.
For us, this felt especially meaningful.
Sara Turnbull, Chair of ReStage, first brought this conversation to the Set & Scene show floor, and seeing that work now become part of a national roadmap is a reminder of why bringing people together matters.
It was also brilliant to see so many familiar faces from the Set & Scene community, including
@nationaltheatre
@resetscenery
Theatre Green Book
@assetflow_hq
@camaassetstore
@used.creative
@footprintscenery
Everyone in the room was working towards the same goal.
Because real change doesn’t happen through reports alone. It happens when designers, makers, suppliers and production teams come together, share ideas and build better ways of working.
That’s what Set & Scene is all about.
The ReStage Script gives the industry a roadmap. We want Set & Scene to be one of the places where those ideas become action.
What’s one sustainable practice you’d love to see become the industry standard? 👇
#SustainableFilm #CircularProduction #SetDesign #ReStage FilmAndTV ProductionDesign
@ setandsceneshow . Jun 25
Last week, we returned to Central Saint Martins for the UAL Degree Shows.
Having debuted Set & Scene here earlier this year, it was inspiring to see the spaces transformed by the work of graduating students across art, design and performance.
From material experimentation and making to immersive experiences and new approaches to storytelling, the exhibition showcased an exciting breadth of emerging creative talent and the ideas shaping the future of our industries.
Many of the themes at the heart of Set & Scene - craft, sustainability, technology and collaboration - were evident throughout.
Congratulations to all the students exhibiting their work. We look forward to seeing where your creativity takes you next.
#CentralSaintMartins #CreativeEducation #DesignCommunity #FutureOfDesign
@ setandsceneshow . May 15
We want to thank everyone who supported Set & Scene 2026 on the day, across guest management, room coordination, speaker support, registration, production coordination and overall event delivery. Your professionalism, energy and calmness under pressure made a real difference and helped everything run so smoothly.
At the centre of it all was a core group who shaped the event together from the very beginning: our co-founders Bimla Jackson, Yosien Burke and Murray Ashton, with the support of Hannah Gregory (Exhibition & Production Manager), Kirsten Farley (Speaker Coordinator) and Bonnie Poole (Strategic Marketing & PR Lead) and Olivia Peers (Events Co-ordinator). Together, they formed the engine of Set & Scene, bringing the event to life through shared commitment, problem-solving and a genuine belief in the project.
A special thank you to Aaron Rozanski, the team at Industria Studios, and Ula Blocksage for capturing the event so thoughtfully. The photography and film genuinely reflect the atmosphere of the day - the energy, the detail, and the people who made it what it was.
Thank you as well to Joe Craig and the team at Central Saint Martins for hosting us and supporting the event throughout.
Seeing over 800 people come together for the first Set & Scene was a real moment for all of us. More than anything, it was the conversations, generosity and openness across the day that stayed with us.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Set & Scene 2026 happen. We’re proud of what we built together, and we’re excited for what comes next.
Photography by Ula Blocksage
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@ setandsceneshow . May 12
Our friends at @productiondesignerscollective are hosting an upcoming webinar we wanted to share:
Establishing Shots Session II: The Designer’s Toolkit in Action
This panel serves as the “boots-on-the-ground” in-practice follow-up to last month’s agents’ webinar. While the agents shared advice and strategies, the designers will discuss how they actually get it done amidst long shoot days.
Production designers Jamie Laspley, Diana Trujillo, Mara LePere-Schloop, Tracey Collins, and Victor Molero will share practical insight into implementing self-promotion practices while actively working in the industry.
Topics will include:
• Digital promotion
• Project documentation
• Awards strategy
• Self-marketing
🗓 Saturday 16 May
⏰ 3pm ET
@ setandsceneshow . May 11
A huge thank you to @roscodigitalimaging for their incredible support of Set & Scene 2026.
As a leading global manufacturer of creative solutions - from LED fixtures and backdrops to scenic products, filters and effects - Rosco brought a powerful visual presence to the event.
They sponsored and transformed the LVMH Theatre with a cinematic night cityscape, creating a striking backdrop for a full day of talks, panels and live discussion. In addition, their beautifully crafted rental SoftDrops elevated The Street, enhancing the atmosphere of the exhibition space and demonstrating the impact of scenic detail at scale.
Alongside their installation work, Rosco also had a fantastic stand in partnership with @drsfilmsets, showcasing the materials, techniques and innovation that support production across film, theatre and live events.
A special thank you to Jo Riddell for being part of the day, both on the ground and on stage. Jo joined our panel “Building Wonder: Designing The Magic Faraway Tree”, contributing to a rich and insightful conversation about the artistry, collaboration and problem-solving behind bringing this ambitious world to life.
“Rosco have thoroughly enjoyed working with Yosien & Bimla over the last few months to bring Set & Scene to life. This community focussed event brought so many incredibly talented people together in one space to celebrate all types of scenic craft, it was a pleasure to take part and exhibit alongside other amazing suppliers.” - Jo Riddell
From transforming spaces to sharing knowledge, Rosco’s contribution was felt across every part of the event. Thank you for helping us bring Set & Scene to life. ❤
Photgraphy by Ula Blocksage
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@ setandsceneshow . May 6
A debut year to remember -and a real moment for the creative industries.
Set & Scene 2026 was a complete sell-out and it simply would not have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, partners, exhibitors, scenic circle, and every attendee who joined us.
Thank you to: @amazonmgmstudios @bectufilmtv @blooloop @british_film_designers_guild , CAMA AssetStore, @cineco.co @citytheatrical @decoramouldings @drsfilmsets @essexfilmoffice @filmandfurniture @filmbase.uk @flintstheatre @glyndebourne @grangerhertzog @greens_team @industria.studios @jmss_ltd @_lightroomldn @macfarlanepkg, Motorhouse Hire, @nationaltheatre @proteuscompany @paperloungeuk, PD-Ren, @pandpflowers Peonies Ltd @poly.props @resetscenery @revolvermotion @roscodigitalimaging @wearesbtd @smart_scenery @solasmind @sterlingeventgroup @stylofilmtv Televisual, Theatre Green Book, @totomconstruction @2scale.shop @used.creative @vaudevillesound @vectarsetsuk @fivestarcrew @utaproductionarts @artdeptrepresents @talkingpointfilm and @59dotstudio
You brought the exhibition and event to life. The space was filled with innovation, craft and meaningful conversation across every corner.
And to our 800+ attendees... thank you for the energy, curiosity and openness you brought into every session and every conversation.
We are incredibly grateful. And we are only just getting started.
Be sure to follow along on socials or sign up to our mailing list for future event announcements.
Photography by Ula Blocksage
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@ setandsceneshow . May 2
A huge thank you to all of our speakers, panellists and moderators who shaped Set & Scene 2026.
Across three dedicated stages, we heard from leading voices in production design, scenic construction, sustainability, emerging technology, craft and immersive storytelling.
Your honesty and generosity made each session feel real, grounded and genuinely inspiring. From deep dives into traditional craft to conversations about AI, sustainability and the future of design, every discussion helped move the conversation forward.
The response spoke for itself - sessions were packed throughout the day, with many attendees telling us they couldn’t get into the rooms or find a seat. We hear you… we’ll need more space next year.
We are especially grateful for how openly you shared real workflows, challenges and ideas. That openness is what makes cross-industry collaboration possible.
Thank you for being part of the first Set & Scene. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Photography by Ula Blocksage.
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@ setandsceneshow . May 1
Sustainability wasn’t a side conversation at Set & Scene 2026 — it was part of the scene.
Across film, theatre, live events and immersive design, we saw a real shift in how people are thinking about materials, reuse and responsibility. From circular set construction to low-impact scenic solutions, the conversations were practical, honest and focused on real change.
A real highlight was the @jmss_ltd and @macfarlanepkg cardboard build tour, showing how large-scale scenic construction can move towards more circular, reusable systems in practice.
We also saw a brilliant collaboration between @cineco.co and @vectarsetsuk Sets, presenting a side-by-side comparison of traditional set building and engineered paper construction — a powerful example of how innovation and tradition can work together to reduce impact without compromising craft.
In addition, a powerful session from @camaassetstore and @used.creative Creative explored how asset reuse is reshaping production workflows and reducing waste across the industry. @restage_org and AssetFlow discussed cross sector zero waste initiatives and how asset tracking is a crucial element.
The @nationaltheatre Dye Garden interactive demo gave attendees a hands-on look at natural dye processes, connecting sustainability directly with craft, costume and scenic design.
What stood out most was the collaboration. Designers, makers and suppliers came together to share what is actually working on the ground — not theory, but real workflows and real solutions.
This is what a sustainable scene looks like.
Thank you to everyone driving change across the creative industries. This is only the beginning.
Photography by Ula Blocksage
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