What Scena Pro does

Scena Pro is a UK-based creative construction and fabrication company operating since 1985 from its headquarters and integrated workshop facility at 69 Imperial Way, Croydon. The company delivers bespoke scenic construction, set builds, exhibition structures, and engineered installations across seven sectors: Theatre, Museums, Exhibitions & Conferences, Television, Events, Retail, and Engineering. It serves enterprise clients globally, with projects delivered in over 42 countries and a client roster that includes BBC, Sky, ITV, Channel 4, CBS Sports, CNBC, the V&A, Warner Bros Studio Tour, M&S, SHEIN, Omega, and Imperial War Museum.

The company's offering is organised around five in-house specialist workshop departments — Carpentry & Joinery, CNC, Prop Making, Painting/Spray, and Engineering — which together enable end-to-end project delivery without subcontracting multiple trades. Core manufacturing technologies include CNC machining, plasma cutting, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting across materials spanning timber, metal, acrylic, and composites. Specialist capabilities include scenic automation and motorised structures, precision structural steelwork, integrated multi-material fabrication, and bespoke flight case engineering (with over 6,000 cases manufactured). All major joinery and setwork elements are pre-fabricated and test-fitted at the Croydon facility before delivery.

Scena Pro operates a project-based B2B revenue model in which every build is individually scoped and quoted based on size, materials, fabrication complexity, logistics, and installation requirements, with standard payment terms of 50% on production commencement and 50% on completion. Go-to-market is sales-led, relying primarily on a portfolio website, direct enterprise engagement, and recurring relationships with design studios and creative agencies (Jago Design, Smyle Creative, Wonderland, Thinkwell Group, PLAID Design, North Six) that bring Scena in as the fabrication partner.

Name

Scena Pro

Legal name

Scena Ltd

Website

https://scenapro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scena Pro is a UK-based creative construction company founded in 1985, operating from Croydon with five integrated workshop departments (joinery, CNC, prop making, painting, engineering) to deliver bespoke scenic builds, museum exhibitions, broadcast studios, and retail installations for enterprise clients across 42+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Construction & Scenic Fabrication Services

NAICS

Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry (MPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK), Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Bespoke scenic construction
• Theatrical set fabrication
• Museum exhibition build
• Custom flight cases
• Scenic engineering automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Creative Construction & Fabrication: Project-based fabrication and construction services across seven disciplines (Theatre, Museums, Exhibitions, Television, Events, Retail, Engineering). Revenue is earned through upfront deposits (50% on commencement) and final payment on completion, typical of B2B creative fabrication contracts. Projects range from one-off scenic elements to full-scale international event builds.
2. Custom Flight Case Manufacturing: Bespoke flight case production built to client specifications for broadcast, theatre, live events, and production professionals. Over 6,000 custom cases manufactured. Revenue is project/fabrication based, with per-case pricing dependent on specifications, materials, and customisation requirements.
3. Professional Services (Installation & Project Management): On-site installation, project management, and logistics services are included as part of the full-service project delivery model. The company handles transport and installation as a core component of project delivery, with specialist freelance and contractor networks supporting scaling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scena Pro is a UK-based creative construction and fabrication specialist that designs, fabricates, and installs bespoke scenic elements for theatre, museums, exhibitions, television, events, retail, and engineering sectors. Operating from a single Croydon workshop facility with five in-house specialist departments (Carpentry & Joinery, CNC, Prop Making, Painting/Spray, and Engineering), the company delivers end-to-end project management from concept drawings through pre-build test assembly to on-site installation and global delivery. The company also manufactures bespoke flight cases for broadcast, theatre, and production professionals as a distinct product line.

Product overview

Scena Pro is a multi-disciplinary creative construction company founded in 1985, operating across seven core sectors: Theatre, Museums, Exhibitions & Conferences, Television, Events, Retail, and Engineering. The company offers a unified portfolio of creative construction services rather than a software platform. Core offerings include Theatre Set Construction, Film & Television Set Construction, Museum Exhibition Design & Build, Exhibition Set Design & Build, Events Set Construction, Conference Set Builders, Retail Set Construction & Experiential Pop-Ups, and Scenic Engineering & Automation. The company operates five specialist workshop departments—Carpentry & Joinery, CNC Workshop, Prop Making & Special FX, Painting & Spray, and Engineering—that provide in-house manufacturing capabilities supporting all service disciplines. Additionally, Scena Pro produces Bespoke Flight Cases (with sub-products including Monitor Flight Cases, Lighting Flight Cases, and Production Flight Cases) as a distinct product line. The workshops function as integrated manufacturing units that enable delivery across all creative construction disciplines, while flight cases serve as a standalone product category for broadcast, theatre, and production professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatre Set Construction Design, fabrication, and installation of theatre sets for West End productions, studio performances, and international touring shows. The service specialises in lightweight yet practical scenic solutions strong enough for repeated use across multiple venues.
• Film & Television Set Construction TV and film set construction for broadcasters and production companies, including studio environments, outside broadcast sets, newsroom redesigns, sports coverage studios, and full-scale production builds delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Museum Exhibition Design & Build Permanent and temporary museum exhibitions requiring high craftsmanship and durability, designed to withstand high levels of public interaction while bringing meticulous attention to detail to artefacts on display.
• Exhibition Set Design & Build Exhibition design and build for trade shows, branded pop-ups, and conference displays, producing bespoke elements across timber, metal, acrylic, and specialist surface finishes.
• Events Set Construction Event structures and scenic elements for live events of every scale, from high-profile charity galas and award ceremonies to product launches, brand activations, experiential events, and large-scale festivals such as Glastonbury and Goodwood Revival.
• Conference Set Builders Conference sets, stage structures, and branded environments for corporate events, product launches, and awards ceremonies, engineered for repeated use and straightforward installation.
• Retail Set Construction & Experiential Pop-Ups Retail fixtures, displays, and bespoke retail environments including one-off installations, pop-up builds, full store rollouts, and flagship fit-outs for the world's most recognised brands.
• Scenic Engineering & Automation Precision-engineered structural steelwork, automated systems, and motorised structures for stage, screen, and live event environments, spanning from lightweight tubular frameworks to large-scale structural steel installations.
• Bespoke Flight Cases Custom-designed protective flight cases with precision-cut inserts and intelligent storage solutions, handmade in the Croydon workshops. Trusted by broadcast, theatre, live events, and production professionals, with over 6,000 cases built.
• Monitor Flight Cases Custom protection for broadcast monitors and display screens with precision-engineered mounting systems matched to VESA specifications, shock-absorbing foam profiles, and integrated cable management.
• Lighting Flight Cases Custom protection for stage lighting and fixtures with precision-engineered foam profiles matched to fixture dimensions, modular storage systems, and intelligent cable management for touring and events professionals.
• Production Flight Cases Custom protection for specialised production equipment with precision-engineered storage solutions, drawer systems, and modular configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 custom flight cases built and delivered across broadcast, touring, and production sectors worldwide.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Es Devlin (Artist)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scena delivered the production build for 'The Everythingists' by Es Devlin, installed at V&A East Storehouse as part of the V&A's inaugural New Work programme. Scena fabricated structures across four workshops (CNC, Carpentry & Joinery, Engineering, Painting/Spray), handled LED integration, and completed on-site installation in two days.
• Wonderland AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Wonderland Agency engaged Scena for full scenic construction and installation of SHEIN's AW25 London Pop-Up at Future Stores, transforming the agency's creative vision into a bold, immersive retail environment. Scena constructed and installed all key scenic elements including high-gloss visual merchandising features, curved plinths, window displays, and immersive stairway installations.
• Alex Eales (Set Designer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Scena constructed the set for Tom Stoppard's Arcadia at the Old Vic Theatre based on set designs by Alex Eales. The production required period and contemporary environments for the play's dual timeline structure.
• Peter Bingemann DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Scena delivered the complete stage set for the Royal Variety Performance 2025 at London's Royal Albert Hall, based on set designs by Peter Bingemann Designs. The production was for ITV, attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales.
• Jago DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Scena has a recurring working relationship with Jago Design across multiple broadcast projects. Jago Design acts as the design studio on major outside broadcast builds — specifically Channel 9's 2024 Paris Olympics coverage studio and Channel 9's 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics OB set, as well as Sky News Westminster Studio, Channel 4 London, and ITV Royal Funeral coverage at Windsor Castle. Scena constructs and installs the scenic sets based on Jago's creative designs.
• Smyle CreativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Smyle Creative commissioned Scena to fabricate and deliver the steel framework for The Omega Pavilion at Parc de Bercy, Paris, as part of the 2024 Olympic Games celebrations. The collaboration involved welding and steel fabrication with specialist spray paint finish, with Scena delivering the completed framework to Paris for installation.
• Thinkwell GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Thinkwell Group tasked Scena with designing and delivering structural frameworks for LED mesh installations combined with custom printed glow fabric for Warner Bros Studio Tour London's 'The Making of Harry Potter' attraction. The project involved two massive 5m x 42m murals installed 10 metres above floor level, including a challenging 9-metre radius curved section requiring specialised engineering solutions.
• PLAID DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Scena served as principal contractor for the 'War and the Mind' temporary exhibition at IWM London, delivering complex interconnecting gallery spaces designed by PLAID Design. Scena provided full package management including H&S CDM, master programme oversight, and complete construction drawings, working to deliver the aesthetic required by PLAID's design.
• North SixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024North Six designed and Scena delivered the fit-out for Harry Styles' Pleasing summer pop-up at Selfridges, London. Scena's scope covered full engineering, carpentry, and paint finishing, constructing custom retail fixtures and display units for the temporary installation based on North Six's design.
• LED Creative LtdsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024LED Creative Ltd collaborated with Scena on the Sky News Westminster Studio project, providing LED and lighting systems that integrated with Scena's scenic furniture and structural builds. The project required a fully flexible studio environment with mobile furniture reconfigured between broadcast formats.
• Metaphor DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Metaphor Design designed the Kings & Scribes exhibition at Winchester Cathedral, with Scena appointed as principal contractor. Scena produced and installed all setworks and joinery, and coordinated lighting, AV hardware, showcases, interactive exhibits, specialist glasswork, and graphics for the three-floor installation in the South Transept.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tait Towers: Global scenic automation and stage engineering firm delivering automated set pieces, rigging and motorised structures for concerts, broadcasts and mega-events. Direct comparator to Scena's Scenic Automation & Mechanical Engineering capability, but at much larger scale.
• Stage One Creative Services: York, UK-based scenic construction company serving West End theatre, opera, events and broadcast with bespoke set fabrication. Operates a similar in-house workshop model across carpentry, metalwork and paint, and competes head-to-head with Scena for UK theatre and event projects.
• Brilliant Stages: UK scenic fabrication specialist known for motorsport podiums, live events and brand activations with in-house engineering and fabrication. Closely comparable to Scena's events and engineering disciplines in both customer profile and technical offering.
• Set & Prop Studios: UK-based prop making and scenic build studio serving film, television, theatre and events. Directly comparable to Scena's Prop Making & Special FX workshop and Television segment offering in terms of customer base and craft skills.

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global event production services group covering lighting, video, rigging and scenic fabrication across concerts, corporate events and broadcast. Overlaps with Scena's events, theatrical and broadcast scenic work but as part of a much larger portfolio of production services.
• GL Events: French-headquartered global events and exhibitions group with venue, staging and exhibition-construction operations across Europe and beyond. Comparable to Scena's Exhibitions & Conferences, Events and Retail builds in scope but operating as a large incumbent across the entire event value chain.
• Hawthorn Theatrical: UK-based event production supplier offering staging, rigging, lighting, and scenic construction across corporate events, award ceremonies and brand activations. Comparable to Scena's Events and Conferences disciplines, but bundled with broader event-production services rather than purely fabrication.

Regional players

• Werk5 GmbH: German bespoke scenic and event fabrication company delivering exhibit builds, brand activations and event structures. Compares to Scena's exhibition and events offer but is primarily focused on the DACH market rather than competing head-to-head in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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