Screen

Pippa’s screen work features original songs for the BBC, Channel 4, Storm Films, Trefl Toys and first-ever bespoke opening number for the 2022 Olivier Awards. Performed by Hannah Waddingham at the iconic Royal Albert Hall and streamed on ITV, this groundbreaking piece showcased Pippa’s exceptional talent for creating memorable and impactful music.

THE WEST END STAGE

OLIVIER AWARDS 2023

JOURNEY TO THE CHRISTMAS STAR  

STORM FILMS

BAUBLE TROUBLE  

TREFLIX

PRINCE ANDREW THE MUSICAL

CHANNEL 4

MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM

BBC SOUNDS

Screen & Musical Theatre Composer

Pippa Cleary is a talented screen and musical theatre composer, known for her ability to craft compelling scores that enhance both visual and theatrical storytelling.  As a musical theatre composer, Pippa’s experience in writing for the stage seamlessly translates to her screen work, with a flair for melody and character-driven themes. Her ability to blend the worlds of screen and musical theatre has made her a sought-after composer in both industries.

  • Pippa has recently expanded her work more into screen composition, making significant strides in the industry. Alongside acclaimed American screenwriter Philip LaZebnik (Pocahontas, Prince of Egypt, Mulan), Pippa Cleary is currently writing songs for a new animated movie musical Journey to The Christmas Star with Storm films in Norway. Pippa Cleary's career as a musical theatre composer and original songwriter for screen is now impressively diverse.

    In 2024 Pippa wrote the catchy song “Bauble Trouble” for an animated Christmas movie created by the Polish toy company Trefl, which was a big hit when it came out on the big screen across Europe! Pippa’s work as a screen songwriter could also be seen on Channel 4 in 2022, she cowrote a song for ‘Prince Andrew The Musical’ called Obey with rising star comedian, Munya Chawawa. In the same year, Pippa was also commissioned to do some more screen composition by Zanadoo and Munk Studios for BBC Teach. This on screen production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ was an hour-long, fun musical version of the Shakespeare play for key stage two and three students, with eight catchy songs to learn and perform. For the 2023 Olivier Awards which was streamed on ITV, as a musical theatre composer Pippa wrote the first ever original opening number, ‘The West End Stage’ which was performed by Hannah Waddingham at the Royal Albert Hall.

    Pippa Cleary’s exceptional versatility as a musical theatre composer and screensongwriter has established her as a rising talent across multiple creative fields. From crafting original songs for renowned platforms like the BBC and Channel 4 to composing for animated films and stage productions, Pippa’s music consistently resonates with audiences worldwide. Her ability to seamlessly blend and succeed in the two worlds as musical theatre composer and screen songwriter, coupled with her innovative approach to storytelling through music, ensures she remains a sought-after figure in both industries. With every new project, Pippa’s impressive body of work continues to expand, earning her a well-deserved reputation as a dynamic and influential composer and songwriter for screen.