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Sam Piper | Director

Sam (he/him) is a Scenic Artist working across theatre, live performance, and high-end scenic finishes. A First-Class graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he works closely with Designers and production teams to develop and realise bespoke scenic treatments for projects, both in the UK and internationally.

Holding a number of senior positions within a large-scale scenic workshop, including the role of Head of Scenic Art, Sam has had the responsibility for leading teams, planning and overseeing scenic projects through to final installation. Alongside his professional practice, Sam has previously lectured at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, maintaining a strong connection to teaching traditional scenic techniques.

Credits

2025

  • Alice in Wonderland

    Nate Bertone
    Marylebone Theatre, London

  • Burlesque The Musical

    Nate Bertone
    Savoy Theatre, London

  • Dick Whittington Pantomime

    Little Wolf Entertainment
    Derby Arena

  • The Midnight Bell (Matthew Bourne)

    Lez Brotherston
    UK Tour

  • Midsomer Murders

    David Woodhead
    UK Tour

  • Swan Lake (Matthew Bourne)

    Lez Brotherston
    UK/International Tour

2024

  • The Book of Mormon

    Scott Pask, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    UK Tour

  • Chicago

    John Lee Beatty
    UK/International Tour

  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

    Morgan Large
    UK Tour

  • A Christmas Carol

    Jessica Curtis
    Derby Theatre

  • Jack & The Beanstalk Pantomime

    Cleo Petit
    Nottingham Playhouse

  • The Nutcracker

    Dick Bird
    English National Ballet

  • Oliver! The Musical

    Lez Brotherston
    Festival Theatre, Chichester/Gielgud Theatre, London

2023

  • 42nd Street

    Rob Jones, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    Leicester Curve/UK Tour

  • Ain’t Too Proud

    Robert Brill
    Prince Edward Theatre, London

  • Guys & Dolls

    Bunny Christie
    Bridge Theatre, London

  • Jesus Christ Superstar

    Tom Scutt
    UK Tour

  • MJ The Musical

    Derek McLane, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    Prince Edward Theatre/Hamburg

  • Operation Mincemeat

    Ben Stones
    Fortune Theatre, London/Broadway


2022

  • Mad House

    Frankie Bradshaw
    Ambassador’s Theatre, London

  • Murder on The Orient Express

    Rob Jones, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    Festival Theatre, Chichester/International Tour

  • Sister Act The Musical

    Morgan Large
    Dominion Theatre, London/UK/AUS/EURO Tour

  • The Wizard of Oz

    Colin Richmond
    Leicester Curve/London Palladium/UK Tour

2021

  • The Car Man (Matthew Bourne)

    Lez Brotherston
    Royal Albert Hall

  • Dream Girls

    Tim Hatley
    UK Tou

  • The Drifter’s Girl

    Anthony Ward
    Newcastle Theatre Royal/Garrick Theatre, London/UK Tour

  • Get Up Stand Up

    Chloe Lamford
    Lyric Theatre, London

  • Wendy and Peter

    Colin Richmond
    International Tour/The Barbican, London

2020

  • Anything Goes

    Derek McLane, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    The Barbican, London

  • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

    Stanley A Meyer
    UK Tour

  • Everybody's Talking About Jamie

    Anna Fleisel
    London/UK Tour

  • Love Never Dies

    Morgan Large (Assoc.)
    Australia/Asia Tour

  • Moulin Rouge! The Musical

    Derek McLane, Ben Davies (Assoc.)
    Piccadilly Theatre, London/World Tour

  • Pretty Woman: The Musical

    David Rockwell
    Savoy Theatre, London/UK Tour

  • Waitress: The Musical

    Scott Pask
    UK Tour

2019

  • Amelie The Musical

    Maddie Girling
    UK Tour

  • Bitter Wheat

    Christopher Oram
    Garrick Theatre, London

  • Dear Evan Hansen

    David Korins
    Noel Coward Theatre, London

  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    Morgan Large
    The London Palladium/UK/Australia Tour

  • Love Island: The Experience

    Mark Walters
    Brighton and Liverpool (Pop Up)

  • The Man in the White Suit

    Michael Taylor
    Wyndham’s Theatre, London

  • On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan

    David Rockwell
    Leicester Curve/UK Tour

  • The Snow Queen (Scottish Ballet)

    Lez Brotherston
    Tour

2018

  • An Ideal Husband

    Simon Higlet
    The Vaudeville Theatre, London

  • Benidorm - The Musical

    Mark Walters
    UK Tour

  • Flowers for Mrs Harris

    Lez Brotherston
    Festival Theatre, Chichester

  • The Importance of Being Earnest

    Maddie Girling
    The Vaudeville Theatre, London

  • The King and I

    Michael Yeargan
    The London Palladium/UK Tour

  • Me and My Girl

    Lez Brotherston
    Festival Theatre, Chichester

  • Motown: The Musical

    David Korins
    UK Tour

  • Nativity! The Musical

    David Woodhead
    UK Tour

  • An Officer And A Gentleman - The Musical

    Micheal Taylor
    Leicester Curve/UK Tour

  • Peppa Pig Live - Perfect Rainy Day

    Hasbro Entertainment and Karrot Animation
    Broadway Theatre, Broadway Macau

  • Romeo & Juliet (Matthew Bourne)

    Lez Brotherston
    UK Tour

  • Warhorse

    Rae Smith
    Tour UK/EURO

  • White Christmas

    Michael Taylor
    Leicester Curve/UK Tour

2017

  • 40 Years On

    Lez Brotherston
    Festival Theatre, Chichester

  • Evita

    Timothy O'Brien
    Teatro, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg

  • Fat Friends

    Bretta Gerecke
    UK Tour

  • The Friends™ Experience

    UK

  • Jersey Boys

    Klara Zieglerova
    UK Tour

  • Lady Windermere’s Fan

    Paul Wills
    The Vaudeville Theatre, London

  • The Philanthropist

    Libby Watson
    Trafalgar Studios, London

  • Sweet Bird of Youth

    Anthony Ward
    Festival Theatre, Chichester

  • A Woman of No Importance

    Jonathan Fensom
    The Vaudeville Theatre, London

2016

  • 42nd Street

    Douglas W Schmidt
    Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

  • The Bodyguard The Musical

    Tim Hatley
    Tour UK/Paris/Australia

  • First Family Entertainment Pantomimes

    Terry Parsons
    UK Theatres

  • Hughie

    Christopher Oram
    Booth Theatre, Broadway

  • The Rocky Horror Show

    Hugh Durrant
    Tour UK/Australia

  • Wind in the Willows

    Peter McIntosh
    The London Palladium

2015

  • Annie

    Colin Richmond
    London/UK Tour

  • Murals

    The Conran Shop
    Chelsea, London

  • The Hairy Ape

    Stewart Laing
    The Old Vic, London

  • Hamlet

    Es Devlin
    The Barbican, London

  • The Producers

    Paul Farnsworth
    Garrick Theatre