Joe (he/him) brings a practical, production-focused approach to Scenic Art, informed by a background in Fine Art and hands-on theatre experience, both nationally and internationally. Specialising in scenic finishes and team leadership, Joe is experienced in the smooth delivery of complex projects through to completion.

With a First-Class Honours in Fine Art, Joe has held senior scenic positions, including Deputy Head of Scenic Art at a leading UK scenic workshop, working alongside Designers to deliver high-quality, bespoke finishes. Earlier in his career, Joe worked within the props departments on multiple Disney productions, including the UK tour of The Lion King, gaining specialist experience in the maintenance of high-profile theatrical assets, including props and puppets.

Joe Philpott | Director

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Credits

2025

  • Alice in Wonderland

    Nate Bertone
    Marylebone Theatre, London

  • Burlesque The Musical

    Nate Bertone
    Savoy Theatre, London

  • 13 Going On 30 - The Musical

    Colin Richmond
    Manchester Opera House

  • Midsomer Murders

    David Woodhead
    UK Tour

  • Matilda The Musical

    Rob Howell
    UK & Ireland Tour

  • Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)

    Lez Brotherston
    UK/International Tour

  • Operation Mincemeat

    Ben Stones
    Broadway

  • Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical

    Derek Mclane

  • Moulin Rouge! The Musical

    Derek Mclane
    World Tour

  • Pretty Woman: The Musical

    David Rockwell
    UK Tour

2024

  • The Book of Mormon

    Scott Pask, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    UK Tour

  • Officer And A Gentleman The Musical

    UK Tour

  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    UK Tour

  • Oliver! The Musical

    Lez Brotherston
    Festival Theatre, Chichester/Gielgud Theatre, London

  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Morgan Large
    UK Tour

  • MJ the Musical

    Derek Mclane
    Hamburg

  • Sister Act The Musical

    Morgan Large
    West End

2023

  • MJ The Musical

    Derek Mclane
    West End

  • Wizard of Oz

    Colin Richmond
    West End/UK Tour

  • Disney’s The Lion King

    Julie Taymor
    UK and Ireland Tour (Rhino)

2022

  • Disney’s The Lion King

    Julie Taymor
    UK and Ireland Tour (Rhino)

  • Disney’s Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular 

    Bradley Kaye 
    Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney The Little Mermaid

    Robert Brill
    Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney Seas the Adventure

    Robert Brill
    Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney Dreams: An Enchanted Classic

    Jason Sherwood
    Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise Line

  • Frozen, A Musical Spectacular

    Jason Sherwood 
    Disney Wonder, Disney Cruise Line

  • Rock

    Ben Stones
    Crucible, Sheffield Theatres

  • Paper

    Janet Bird
    Lyceum, Sheffield Theatres

  • Scissors

    Natasha Jenkins
    Playhouse, Sheffield

2021

  • Tangled: The Musical

    Bradley Kaye 
    Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line

  • Disney Dreams: An Enchanted Classic

    Jason Sherwood
    Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line

  • Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story

    James Kronzer
    Disney Magic, Disney Cruise Line

  • Talent

    Janet Bird
    Crucible, Sheffield

2019

  • Rutherford and Son

    Lucy Osborne
    Crucible, Sheffield

  • Reasons to Stay Alive

    Simon Daw
    Studio, Sheffield

  • Stuff

    Kevin Jenkins 
    Studio, Sheffield

  • Life of Pi

    Tim Hatley
    Crucible, Theatre

  • Variant 31: The Immersive Game 

    Tim Mcquillen-Wright
    London

  • Cinderella 

    Helga Wood
    Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield


  • Launchpad 2019

    Rebecca Constable
    Studio, Sheffield

2018

  • Kiss Me Kate

    Janet Bird
    Crucible, Sheffield

  • The Changing Room

    Kevin Jenkins
    Playhouse, Sheffield

  • Love and Information 

    Max Jones 
    Playhouse, Sheffield


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