​Joe Louis Robinson is a music director, composer and creative, active in the fields of live performance and digital storytelling. He studied Music at Royal Holloway, University of London and is now based in Perth, Western Australia. His work ranges from traditional musical theatre, cabaret and productions to drag, performance art and digital media. He is regularly engaged as a conductor, vocal director, keyboardist and orchestrator, for a variety of projects and companies.

Joe is currently the Course Coordinator of the Diploma of Musical Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Music Direction & Arrangement

With over a decade in the professional performing arts industry, Joe has broad-ranging experience as a music director, supervisor and arranger in music theatre, cabaret and much more. Joe is a highly-skilled pianist and conductor.

Producing, Writing & Composition

As a freelance creative, Joe has created and curated original shows, music and events for a variety of clients. Aside from theatrical works, his original music has been used in commercial advertisements, film, and video games. 

Education & Conservatoire Training

Alongside his creative work, Joe has enjoyed a varied and rewarding career as an educator in world-class institutions around the world. His teaching areas are vocal technique, repertoire and professional skills.

Selected Highlights

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Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville
Musical Supervisor  | Royale Theatre | 2022

The Summer of Our Lives
MD & Orchestrator | Western Sky Productions, The Blue Room Theatre | 2021
Performing Arts WA Award: Winner (Best Music Direction)

The Boy From Oz
MD  | Crown Theatre | 2021

We Will Rock You
MD | Platinum Entertainment | 2020

Tosca VR
MD & Orchestrator | Relative Motion | 2020
Watch Tosca VR here, and the behind-the-scenes documentary here.

Home
Composer | Shenzen Grand Theatre (China) | 2019

Iconic: A Brief History of Drag
MD & Arrangements | Australia Tour | 2018

Christina Bianco's O Come All Ye Divas
MD & Arrangements | TAE Productions, Sydney Opera House | 2018

Promises, Promises!
MD | Aria Entertainment, Southwark Playhouse | 2017

Soho Cinders
Music Supervisor | Union Theatre London | 2016

Nina Simone: Soul Sessions
MD & Arrangements | Seabright Productions | 2016

Step One
Music Supervisor | Beijing Oriental Theatre (China) | 2014

An Evening With Christina Bianco
MD & Arrangements | Royal Albert Hall | 2014

​Christmas In New York
MD | Speckulation Entertainment, Palace Theatre (West End) | 2013

Been On Broadway
MD | Speckulation Entertainment, Duchess Theatre (West End) | 2013


As Associate MD

Reviewing The Situation (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
Associate MD | Southbank Centre | 2016

Something Wonderful (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
AMD & Add. Orchestrations | Senbla | 2015

Fings Aint Wot They Used T'Be 
AMD & Arrangements | Theatre Royal Stratford East | 2014


Discography
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Link  (Soundtrack Album)
Original Music | Video Game | 2020
FreePlay Award: Nominated (Achievement in Audio)

Life Of The Party (Live Album)
MD & Arrangements | Christina Bianco | 2018

Velma Celli (Studio Album)
MD & Arrangements | Velma Celli | 2017

Rush Of Life (Studio Album)
MD & Arrangements | Julie Atherton | 2014