Nicolas Lewis is a UK-based composer working across theatre, live performance, and installations. His emotionally resonant scores often blend acoustic instruments, voice, and electronic sounds to support and elevate storytelling.
With a background in classical performance and composition and a strong foundation in narrative-driven collaboration, Nicolas's work spans commissioned theatre music, choral writing, operatic works, music for moving image, and sound installations. He composes with a strong narrative focus, creating music that deepens character, ensemble dynamics, and sense of place
Recent commissions include UNSPUN (Bradford 2025), The Coppergate Woman (York Theatre Royal), and The Spirit of Manchester (Streetwise Opera). He has collaborated with artists, creative teams and community ensembles always working in service of the emotional arc and artistic vision of each production.
His music has been broadcast on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 6, and performed at venues including the Royal Exchange Theatre, Southbank Centre, and The Bridgewater Hall.
Nicolas is always seeking new collaborations and performance contexts where his sensitive compositional voice can contribute to bold, emotionally compelling work.
