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BIO

Trained: National Film and Television School and Croydon College of Art.



Theatre: Wizard of Oz (The Palladium), Birdsong (Comedy), Love Never Dies (Adelphi), Enron (Noel Coward) - Olivier Nomination for Best Projection Design, The Prisoner of Second Avenue (Vaudeville), Earthquakes in London, Nation, The Power of Yes, All's Well that Ends Well, The Observer, Gethsemane, Her Naked Skin, Fram, A Matter of Life and Death, The Reporter (NT), Midnight's Children (RSC), Frost/Nixon (Donmar), Complicit (Old Vic), The Lightning Play, Whistling Psyche (Almeida), Darwin in Malibu (Hampstead), Some Girls are Bigger than Others, Lady Into Fox (Lyric Hammersmith), The Last Cigarette (Chichester), Fabulation, Bloody Sunday (Tricycle), Whistle in the Dark (Royal Exchange), Dirty Dancing (Aldwych), Brief Encounter (Carlton Cinema) - Olivier Nomination, Critics' Circle and Evening Standard Awards for Best Design. Our House (Cambridge Theatre), Heroes, Up for Grabs (Wyndham's), When Harry Met Sally (Theatre Royal Haymarket), On the Third Day (Ambassadors), Dance of Death (Lyric/Sydney), Rebecca, God and Stephen Hawking (Tour).

Ballet: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (ROH)

Opera: A Midsummer Night's Dream (ROH), The Magic Flute (Grange Park), Genoveva (Opera North) and Orfeo (Kent Opera).

He is a Technical Associate of the National Theatre.

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Lighting Designer
 
[West End, 2022]
Production Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Projection Designer
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Cinematographer, Lighting, and Projection Designer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Projection Design
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Video and Projection Design
 
[West End, 2013]
Projection Designer
 
[West End, 2012]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Projection Designer
 
[West End, 2011]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Video and Projection Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Projection Designer
 
[West End, 2010]
Video Designer
Projection Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Video Designer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Lighting Design

Jon DriscollCharlie And The Chocolate Factory

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Projection Design

Jon Driscoll, Chaplin: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Jon Driscoll, Ghost The Musical

Videos

News


Moya Angela, David Seadon-Young, and More Join GHOST IN CONCERT at the Adelphi Theatre

The full cast for GHOST IN CONCERT has been announced, featuring a lineup of performers set to bring the beloved story to life on stage.
THE TURN OF THE SCREW Comes to English National Opera Next Month

English National Opera will present Britten’s chilling chamber opera The Turn of the Screw, based on Henry James’ dark and twisted gothic novella. This ENO production is directed and designed by award-winning Isabella Bywater.
Review: NYE, National Theatre

The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For NYE at the National Theatre

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre have released rehearsal photos for Nye. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast Announced for the National Theatre's NYE, Starring Michael Sheen

The National Theatre and Wales Millenium Centre have announced the full cast for Nye as the company begins rehearsals. Tim Price's (Teh Internet is Serious Business) new play directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. Michael Sheen is cast as Nye in this co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre.
Michael Sheen Will Play NHS Founder Nye Bevan in New Play NYE

A major new play, 'Nye,' co-produced by the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre, will chronicle the life of influential political figure Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan. Michael Sheen will star as Bevan in this production directed by Rufus Norris.
42nd STREET is Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow in August

The Theatre Royal Glasgow has announced that the UK tour of 42nd STREET is coming to the venue from Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August 2023.
UK Tour of 42ND STREET Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in August

Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET. The production will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 28 August – 02 September. 
Photos: Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia & The Cast of 42 STREET Arrive at Sadler's Wells

See photos of the cast of 42nd Street arriving at Sadler’s Wells ahead of their first performance, where it will play until Sunday 2 July!
Photos: First Look at 42ND STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells

Production photos have been released from 42nd Street at Curve, Leicester ahead of playing Sadler’s Wells. The production plays at Curve, Leicester until Saturday 3rd June, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023.
Photos: See Ruthie Henshall, Les Dennis & More in Rehearsals for 42 STREET

See rehearsal photos for 42nd Street, playing Curve, Leicester and Sadler’s Wells!
Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden Will Lead 42ND STREET UK Tour

​​​​​​​Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET.
The ENO Presents Górecki's Critical Sensation SYMPHONY OF SORROWFUL SONG

This April, closing the main stage season at the London Coliseum, the English National Opera (ENO) presents Henryk Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, the iconic poetic meditation on motherhood and loss.
Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden Will Lead 42ND STREET at Curve Leicester and Sadler's Wells

​​​​​​​Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, stage and TV personality Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells.
BWW Review: SMALL ISLAND, National Theatre

Rufus Norris’ stage production of Andrea Levy’s Small Island was hailed as a triumph on its debut in 2019. The epic story of race, friendship and betrayal set among the Windrush generation was a welcome distraction when streamed during lockdown and now makes an exultant return to the grandeur of the Olivier’s stage.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre

Rehearsal images for the critically acclaimed production of Small Island are released today. Adapted by Helen Edmundson from Andrea Levy’s prize-winning novel and directed by Rufus Norris, the production will open on 24 February in the Olivier theatre.  
Cast Announced For SMALL ISLAND As Rehearsals Begin

Casting for the revival of the critically acclaimed production Small Island is announced today as the company begin rehearsals. Adapted by Helen Edmundson from Andrea Levy's prize-winning novel and directed by Rufus Norris, the production will open on 24 February in the Olivier theatre.  
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Filmed Live At London's Dominion Theatre

The Prince of Egypt has this week been filmed live at London's Dominion Theatre by Universal Pictures Content Group. Plans for its broadcast will be released at a later date. The live capture of Scott Schwartz's production is directed by Brett Sullivan and produced by Dione Orrom.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT to Play Final Performance at the Dominion Theatre on January 8, 2022

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, will play its final performance at London’s Dominion Theatre on Saturday 8 January 2022, the end of its booking period. Extra shows have been added on 20, 21 and 28 December 2021 at 2.30pm.
National Theatre Announces Lineup for November 2021 - February 2022

The National Theatre today announces the on-sale dates of upcoming productions Trouble in Mind, Wuthering Heights and Small Island, as well as the return of daytime opening for visitors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jon Driscoll been nominated for?

Jon Driscoll has been nominated for the following awards: Best Lighting Design at the Olivier Awards for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory; Outstanding Projection Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Chaplin: The Musical; and Best Scenic Design of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Ghost The Musical.

What awards has Jon Driscoll won?

Jon Driscoll has won the Best Lighting Design award at the Olivier Awards for his work on Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

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