59 Studio

59 Studio is a visionary and globally renowned British design studio and production company celebrated for its groundbreaking integration of digital technology, animation, and filmmaking with live theatrical performance. Initially emerging as a pioneer in the video and projection design movement under the banner of Fifty-Nine Productions, the collective has built an extraordinary biography by transforming the possibilities of visual storytelling across theater, opera, dance, and massive public spectaculars. Known for their unique ability to treat digital media not merely as a backdrop, but as an active, architectural, and emotionally resonant narrative force, the studio has established itself as an industry leader capable of seamlessly bridging the physical and virtual worlds. The collective achieved monumental critical acclaim within the international theatrical community by winning both the Tony Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Video/Projection Design for their breathtaking, transportive work on the landmark stage adaptation of Life of Pi. Their unparalleled global portfolio features defining, highly praised designs for a staggering array of high-profile productions, including the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, National Theatre’s War Horse, the hit Broadway musical An American in Paris, and the Metropolitan Opera’s Marnie. Recognized with prestigious honors from the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and the Knights of Illumination Awards, their towering artistic and technological contributions continue to shape the future of live entertainment and redefine the visual boundaries of the global stage.