Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s
Guildhall students, alumni and staff supported in bringing the legendary nightclub back to life through immersive media, restored archival footage and original design in this exciting new exhibition at the Design Museum.
Exhibition running until 29 March 2026
Step inside the legendary Blitz nightclub – the cradle of 1980s style, music and culture – in this major new exhibition at the Design Museum.
Guildhall Production Studio has been a central part of the creative team bringing Blitz: The Club That Shaped The 80s to life.
Working with Curator Danielle Thom and Exhibitions Project Manager Polly Cheng, Guildhall artists helped to recreate the club’s bar and stage areas and developed an immersive environment that captures the electric atmosphere of 1980s Soho.
Visitors can experience an avatar of resident DJ and co-founder Rusty Egan, watch a vivid montage of the Blitz Kids, and see restored footage of Spandau Ballet from 1980 – all produced with input from Guildhall students, alumni, freelancers and industry partners Target3D, Digital Catapult and Southby Productions.
This exhibition offers a sensory journey back to the roots of an iconic cultural movement, with Guildhall artistry at its heart.
Find out more and book tickets on the Design Museum website
Header image: The replica club created by Guildhall Production Studio for the exhibition. (c) Luke Hayes for the Design Museum, 2025
Blitz trailer
Credits
Dan Shorten Creative Director & Video Design
Professor Toby Young & Mimi Hemchaoui Sound Design
Kati Hinds Lighting Design
Aaron Holloway-Nahum Head of Immersive
Diane Alison-Mitchell Movement Director
Professor Julian Hepple Head of Digital Performance Venue Support
Clare Partington Production Manager
Kieron Tilley Account Director
Sarah Foley Production Assistant
Calum Walker Technical Manager & Scenic Construction
Alexandra Kharibian Costume Supervisor
Fiona Dealey Costume Consultant
Shaunna Cheriton Costume Assistant
Tara Duffy Costume Assistant
Beca Roberts Costume Assistant
Abbie Simcock Costume Assistant
Katie King Hair & Makeup
Bethany Lewis Hair & Makeup
Paul Rodgers Hair & Makeup
Victoria Stride Hair & Makeup
Matt Hayes Systems & Networks
Josh Garner Projection Engineer
Lois Fordham Scenic Artist
Iza Fordham Scenic Artist
Terry Luther Scenic Artist
Jess Wilson Rigger
Dallas Thompson CAD Drawing
Kevin Miles Production Electrician
Grindrod & Burton Casting
Blitz Kids:
Nicole Addicot-Turner
Ame Marie Barnett
Alex Cross Brady
Lucy Clifton
Finley Cahill Davies
Olivia Rose Deer
Alex Morgan Edwards
Ashley Goh
Shane Noddles
Additional Dialogue Record:
Dylan Bate
Eze Day
Sarah Foley
Hannah Miller
Maisie Pindar
Mark Rainbow
Kieron Tilley
Annie Urquhart
Holly Wray
With Thanks To:
Vanessa Lingham, Holotronica, Marbelow
Digital Catapult & Target3D:
Laura Helm Digital Catapult Head of Creative Industries
Allan Rankin Managing Director & Co-Founder
Ashley Keeler Head of Studio & Co-Founder
Benjamin Walbrook Head of Research & Development & Project Lead
Sarah Whiting Producer
Aimone Bodini Research & Development Engineer
Anna Vargha Production Assistant
Paul Roberts Lead Engineer
Joshua Prasser Studio Engineer
Sam Kaighin Studio Engineer
Russ Malik Rigging Engineer
Peter Collins Film Maker
About the Exhibition
Adult tickets from £14.38
Concession/Student £10.77
Children aged 6 to 15 from £7.19
Under 6s go free
10:00 – 17:00 (Monday to Thursday)
10:00 – 18:00 (Friday & Sunday)
10:00 – 20:00 every Saturday (Blitz exhibition).
Please check the Design Museum's Opening times page for further information on late opening hours, including cafes and shops.
The Design Museum is located at 224 – 238 Kensington High Street, London W8 6AG, next to Holland Park.
Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s
Book your tickets to see this exhibition on the legendary Blitz club night that transformed 1980s London style
About Guildhall Production Studio
As part of Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Guildhall Production Studio uses the School’s performing arts expertise and the best digital technologies for the design and production of world-class events, performance, installations and content.