BBC Sport studio set built by Scena
BBC Sport studio set built by Scena
BBC Sport studio set built by Scena

SCENA PRO / WORKSHOPS

Six workshops, one roof.

Based in South London, we design and build sets for theatres, television, film, museums, conferences, exhibitions and live events worldwide.

Based in South London, we design and build sets for theatres, television, film, museums, conferences, exhibitions and live events worldwide.

A scena engineer welds in their workshop

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Engineering

Scena's engineering workshop is one of the most well-equipped structural fabrication facilities in the UK scenic and creative construction industry. Spanning a broad range of project scales, from lightweight tubular frameworks and precision metalwork components through to large-scale structural steel installations, our workshop is built to handle the full spectrum of engineering demands that the creative industries place on a fabrication team.

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A painter spraying a television set prop

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Painting / Spray

Scena's painting and spray department is where technical skill and artistic craft come together. From high-quality spray finishes and specialist coatings through to expressive hand-painted scenic detail, our team brings colour, texture, and character to every project that passes through the workshop. Every piece that leaves our paint shop is finished to an exceptional standard and built to perform in even the most demanding environments.

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A prop maker in Scena's workshop applying gold to a theatre set prop

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Prop Making & Special FX

Scena's prop making and special effects workshop is where artistry and technical craft come together. Equipped to handle a wide range of materials and production techniques, our team creates props, replica pieces, and special effects elements that are visually striking, structurally sound, and built to perform across theatre, film, television, museums, events, and experiential environments. From historically accurate museum replicas and interactive event installations to bold scenic centrepieces for stage and screen, every piece is crafted with precision, creativity, and an uncompromising attention to detail.

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A CNC engineer working

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CNC Workshop

Scena's CNC workshop is where digital design meets precision manufacturing. Using advanced computer-controlled cutting and shaping machinery, we process a comprehensive range of materials including MDF, plywood, acrylic, solid surface, compact grade laminate, Di-Bond, aluminium, and chipboard, delivering components to exact specifications across both bespoke one-off pieces and large-scale production runs.

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Workers in a large workshop are engaged in various carpentry tasks at wooden worktables surrounded by materials and tools.

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Carpentry & Joinery

Scena's carpentry and joinery workshop is one of the most capable and experienced in the UK creative construction industry. We produce bespoke joinery, scenic structures, and large-scale timber builds that combine solid, precision construction with an exceptional level of crafted detail. From complex architectural joinery and fitted environments to large-scale scenic set builds and exhibition fit outs, every project that leaves our workshop is built to the highest standard.

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