Meet Edna: she’s 14, she’s a misfit, and she’s in love with Harry. There’s just one problem: Harry’s in the world’s biggest boy band, has 38 million fans, and doesn’t know she exists. When Harry’s band announces a tour stop in Edna’s hometown of Sydney, Australia, she knows this is her destiny – her one chance to meet him. But how on EARTH will she get Harry’s attention?! And exactly how far is she prepared to go in the name of love?Featuring songs ‘Learning to be Lonely’ performed by Yve Blake & Zara Stanton and ‘Concert Medley’ performed by Blake Appelqvist, Chika Ikogwe, Kimberley Hodgson, Sharon Millerchip & Yve Blake.Yve Blake (she/her) Book, Music & LyricsYve Blake is a playwright, screenwriter, and songwriter, born and raised on Gadigal land.She's best known for writing the Book, Music and Lyrics for the musical FANGIRLS, which has been awarded the 2019 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Mainstage Musical, 2019 Matilda Award for Best Musical or Cabaret, 2020 AWGIE award for Music Theatre, 2021 Green Room award for New Australian Writing for Musical Theatre, and also scored an ARIA nomination for Best Original Soundtrack or Musical Theatre Cast Album. After premiering at Belvoir and Queensland Theatre in 2019, FANGIRLS returned in 2021 for a national tour, and returned by demand in 2022 at the Sydney Opera House. In 2024, FANGIRLS will premiere in the UK at the Lyric Hammersmith, produced by Lyric Hammersmith and Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Paige Rattray.Yve is an alumni of the Royal Court Writers’ Programme, and was the inaugural recipient of the ATYP Rebel Wilson Theatre-maker scholarship. She is also a 2024 Women in Music Australia Soho House Fellow, and has been a visiting artist at Princeton University. She's also developed and presented her own work in London at Soho Theatre, Southbank Centre, Old Vic New Voices, the National Theatre Studio and The Barbican. Her 2019 TEDxSydney talk about Fangirls has been promoted to an official TED talk on TED.com, where it has been viewed more than 1.4 million times.She is currently developing a screen adaptation of Fangirls with Fremantle, a movie musical for Mark Gordon Pictures, a new spooky musical, and various other projects. For more info, head to yveblake.coA Lyric Hammersmith and Sonia Friedman Productions co-productionDirected by Paige RattrayFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceFollow FANGIRLS: @fangirlsmusicalFollow Lyric Hammersmith @lyrichammerAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inspired by Sir Thomas Malory’s 15th-century prose Le Morte D’Arthur, Avalon follows the classic tale of the tragic destiny of soon-to-be King Arthur and his half-sister Morgan, through the lens of our wizardly narrator, Merlin.After the death of King Uther, the knights and nobleman of the land devise a plan to fill the power vacuum left in his stead. They agree that whoever wields the power to pull the late king’s sword, “Excalibur”, from a stone, shall be their new leader. The ever-ignored daughter of the king, Morgan, finally sees her chance to earn respect from her kingdom and dreams of filling her father’s shoes.Meanwhile, Arthur, a humble young man from the country, journeys to the kingdom to assist his older brother in a royal tournament. Unbeknownst to him, Arthur is King Uther’s only male heir. In a twist of fate, or predetermined act of destiny, Arthur miraculously pulls Excalibur from the stone. The siblings realize that their destiny is weaved together like a tapestry, and both become determined to protect their future at all costs.Featuring songs ‘It’ll Find Me’ performed by Casey Cott (recorded and produced by Write Out Loud) and ‘Soul Fly’ performed by Martha Boon.Callum Shannon (he/him) Music & LyricsCallum is a young British/Irish songwriter, based in London. After enjoying a successful career as a Vocalist, Callum has left turned onto the creative side of the table, with his first big writing project. Callum is a recipient of Taylor Louderman’s “Write Out Loud” songwriting award.Follow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceFollow Avalon: @avalonmusical Are you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jaz’ parents have vanished. Now, with the help of teenage inventor Melanie, she must work out where they’ve gone and how to get them back. And what’s going on with those ninja teddy bears. And who they really work for. And how she ended up in the middle of a plot for world domination. And how to get out of this mess. Eek. This is a completely bonkers musical adventure for childish grownups - the epic lovechild of The Powerpuff Girls and Rick and Morty, brewed in vitro in Dexter’s Lab. Follow Jaz, Melanie, and a host of ludicrous sidekicks to learn how the planet was almost changed forever. Featuring songs ‘A Little Bad’ performed by Ellie Nunn (BVs by Alex Simpson) and ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet’ performed by Nancy Zamit, Ellie Nunn, Chris Fearn, Danni Ashby and Parisa Shahmir.Oli George Rew (he/him) MusicOli is a musical director and composer. He was the recipient of the Lesley Hayes Award whilst at Mountview, and has worked extensively as a musical director and supervisor, in the UK and abroad. Alongside Andy Room, he wrote ‘The Night Our Parents Disappeared’, and a number of songs for new plays. @oli.rewAndy Room (he/they) Book & LyricsAndy is a writer and director. Collaborating with Oli George Rew, their song “The Inventor’s Daughter” was a finalist for the Best New Song Prize, and their debut musical was selected for the Rewrites Festival at the Lowry in 2022. Andy is also a member of MMD’s Advanced Writing Lab. @andydroomFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s 1967 – There’s a change in the breeze. A new contraceptive pill is available, same-sex relationships are legal and second-wave feminism is in full flux. Against this new era, four friends navigate life at St Anne’s Convent School. But as opinions collide and feelings towards one another shift, the group’s final year doesn’t play out as planned.A poignant, new coming-of-age musical that explores struggles surrounding Irish emigration, sexuality, and faith, We’ll Have Nun of It prompts important questions about growing up in a divided world and highlights the vitality of sisterhood during dark times.Featuring songs ‘Daydream Days’ and ‘Vines’ performed by Finola Southgate.Rosie Dart (She/Her) Book, Director & ProducerRosie has created work for Gilded Balloon at Edinburgh Fringe, VAULT festival and NYMT. Within casting she has worked in-house at Netflix as well as on projects such as Girl From the North Country (UK Tour), Enola Holmes 2 (Netflix) & Luther (Netflix). @heyrosiedartFinola Southgate (She/Her) Music, Lyrics and BookFinola is a songwriter and composer across soul, pop and musical theatre. She has performed original music across venues including Sportspaleis Antwerp and released albums with The Monroes and Sister Sister Productions. @finola.musicFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s the eve of the mayoral election, and the kids of Hamelin aren’t happy. The mayor and owner of the local pie factory has imposed a music ban, and to make matters worse, there’s a serious rat problem. But, there have been whispers of a mysterious rat catcher in town. Can this curious stranger help Hamelin to find its voice once more? Pied Piper is a raucous musical re-imagining of a medieval fairy-tale. Featuring a hugely talented cast of beatboxers, musicians and special guest performances from the local community, get ready for an electrifying night of vocal wizardry for all the family.Featuring songs ‘Welcome to Hamlin’ performed by the cast (Lead Rap Conrad Murray) and ‘I Wanna Sing’ performed by the cast (Lead Vocal Kate Donnachie).Conrad Murray (he/him) Writer & Co-DirectorConrad Murray is a theatre maker, director, musician, rapper, beatboxer, writer and composer. As artistic director, he has led the BAC Beatbox Academy since 2008, innovating in hop hop/ beatbox theatre with various projects. His recent production Romeo & Juliet with the Polka Theatre and Beats & Elements , which he Co Directed and wrote, has been nominated for four Off West End awards including best music and production. His production company for making new hip hop shows is called rODIUM LTD. He was recently the Musical Director and Composer on Michael Rosens’ An Unexpected Twist’, book by Roy Williams. His production with the BAC Beatbox Academy, Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster got 5 star reviews from The Stage, The Guardian and others. It won the Off West End award, Total Theatre award, and was the highest rated show of the Edinburgh Fringe, and won pick of the fringe at the Adelaide fringe festival. It was adapted into a BBC film in 2020. Pilots’ Crongton Knights (Musical Director was picked as one of the top theatre shows of the year by the Guardian in 2020. He was chosen as part of the Stage’s top 100 people in their 2020 list which highlighted his show High rise State Of Mind with his theatre company Beats & Elements, and a finalist in The Arts Foundations theatre makers category. He was Beatbox Coach on Giles Terera’s The Meaning Of Zong for the Bristol Old Vic. He was director for Connor Allen’s autobiographical Grime theatre experience Making Of A Monster for the Wales Millennium Centre. In 2022, his first published works were published by Bloomsbury/Methuen Drama, Making hip hop theatre and three original texts Beatbox & Elements – A Hip Hop Theatre Trilogy. He has collaborated and/or made work for various venues and institutions including Battersea Arts Centre, The National Theatre Studio, The Lyric Hammersmith, Mountview School of Theatre Arts, The Tate, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Camden People’s Theatre, Roundhouse, Theatre Royal Stratford East, UCL, The Courtyard Theatre.@ rODIUMRecords/rODIUMFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It’s 1979 and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented sixth-formers in East Dulwich – he’s got a wild imagination, a vocal range to die for, and a bedroom plastered with posters of his beloved pop idols: Blondie, Sting, and Kate Bush. But being smart, talented, with a great taste in music may not be enough to get him through secondary school, where, to his great surprise, he’s just been given the female lead in the school play. The unconventional casting sends shockwaves through David’s small town, first with David, and then with his parents, his aunt, and his classmates.Before long, it seems like everybody has an opinion on whether David should go on with the show, inspiring him to turn to his no-nonsense best friend Frances and his unlikely co-star Maxie, the enigmatic captain of the football team.Based on the novel ‘Becoming Nancy’ by Terry Ronald.Featuring songs ‘The Risk’ performed by Blake Patrick Anderson and ‘Just For Today’ performed by Bianca Claxton and Isaac Gryn.For more information about George and Terry, visit:https://bit.ly/MAM-Becoming-NancyFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceFollow Becoming Nancy: @becomingnancyAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Faced with the backdrop of the First World War, the insular residents of Bryher can no longer escape the realities of life beyond the islands. It takes the innocence of youth – in the shape of plucky young Gracie Jenkins, and her sailing companion and confidant Daniel Pender – to try to blow apart the fear and hatred that threatens to destroy their community, lifting a powerful curse in the process. Adapted from the book by Michael Morpurgo.Featuring songs ‘Glory Feels Hollow’ performed by Bella Barlow, Scarlett Bowcott, Lisa Bridge, Frankie Jones & Katy Shorten and ‘Shadows & Fog’ performed by Scarlett Bowcott, Frankie Jones & Matthew Ronchetti (Ensemble: Lisa Bridge, Vincent Pirillo, Katy Shorten & Duncan Smith).Bella Barlow (she/her) MusicTrained at the University of Southampton & The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. As composer & arranger, Musicals include: Christmas in the City (inspired from songs off of Barlow & Smith's Christmas album of the same name), Lock & Key (VAULT FESTIVAL 2018), and Vanya’s (a brand new Musical). She has written and performed internationally for several projects including at the United Nations and HRH Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations. She is currently working on a new Musical with poet Pam Ayres. @Bella_Barlow / bellabarlowNikki Racklin (she/her) Book & LyricsHer commissions include Love Me To Death, an opera about Ruth Ellis, which was performed at the Barbican Pit Theatre and the Tête à Tête Opera Festival, and Deptford Wives, an adaptation of the award-winning radio play. Working alongside Ben Glasstone, Nikki is currently developing Mini: The Boy Who Played With Fire, a glam-rock-fuelled musical about Michael ‘Mini’ Cooper, and writing the lyrics to a stage-musical adaptation of Tracy-Ann Oberman’s BBC R4 drama Bette and Joan and Baby Jane, exploring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford’s deep-seated rivalry on the set of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, with music by James Cleeve. @nikkiracklinFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feral Monster is a banging new musical about an unremarkable teenager. With a soundtrack mashing up grime, R&B, soul, pop and rap, the show follows Jax and her noisy, opinionated brain as they navigate love, identity, class and family. "We're trying to tell a story that is queer, that is Welsh, that is rural." Bethan Marlow. Commissioned and produced by National Theatre Wales.Featuring songs ‘OMG’ and ‘Dal Fi’ performed by Lily Beau, Geraint Rhys Edwards, Carys Eleri, Rebecca Hayes, Nathaniel Leacock and Leila Navabi, recorded live at the Sherman Theatre.Bethan Marlow (she/they) Book & LyricsBethan Marlow is an award-winning writer from North Wales. Her highly acclaimed theatre credits include PIGEON (Theatr Iolo/Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru), MOLD RIOTS (Theatr Clwyd) and NYRSYS (Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru). Bethan’s current theatre commissions are with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Welsh National Opera.Bethan is currently developing original TV drama series for Five Acts, World Productions and Film Nation. She is also working on two feel-good queer feature films: MADISON with the BFI and IEIE Productions and QUEER AS FOLK DANCING with Ffilm Cymru and Ardimages UK.Bethan was recently selected for the Wscripted Cannes Screenplay List and BAFTA x BFI Flare mentoring scheme.Nicola T. Chang (she/her) MusicNicola T. Chang is a composer/sound designer who has recently worked on For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy (West End/Royal Court/New Diorama) and My Neighbour Totoro (RSC/Barbican). @nicolatchangFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Redcliffe, Bristol William is feeling the pressure to find a wife whilst also being the breadwinner to his family. His mothers nagging doesn't help. When he meets Richard, he unlocks a world he had never dared to explore before and it’s clear there is no going back. Based on the true events of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 1753, Redcliffe is an epic tale of forbidden love during the persecution people faced for hundreds of years.Featuring songs ‘Pressure Pot’ performed by Jordan Luke Gage and Rebecca Lock and ‘Hurricane’ performed by Rebecca Lock, recorded live at MTFestUK 2024, Turbine Theatre.Jordan Luke Gage (he/him) Book, Music & LyricsJordan most recently originated the role of Clyde Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde (Arts Theatre/Garrick). Prior to this he originated the role of Romeo in the Olivier Award winning &Juliet at The Shaftesbury Theatre. His other West End credits include Strat in Bat Out Of Hell at The Dominion Theatre and JD in Heathers at Theatre Royal Haymarket. His television credits include Prince James The Royal Kill List (Sky), Adrian Barber in Cilla (ITV), and Luc in Cucumber (Channel 4). Jordan plays guitar and writes music and this is his first musical writing project. @jordanlukegageFollow Redcliffe: @redcliffemusicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 5 Making a Musical: The Future of British Musical Theatre Podcast LineupMaking a Musical podcast returns for Season 5 with an exciting lineup! Each episode will feature music and exclusive interviews with the writers and creatives of new musicals at varying stages of development. Episodes to be released from 22 April 2024.Avalon The Old Legend, A New Musical Music & Lyrics by Callum Shannon.Avalon follows the classic tale of the tragic destiny of soon-to-be King Arthur and his half-sister Morgan, through the lens of our wizardly charismatic narrator, Merlin.Becoming NancyBook by Elliot Davis. Music by George Stiles. Lyrics by Anthony Drewe.Additional Music & Lyrics by Elliot Davis, Terry Ronald & George Stiles.Based on the novel by Terry Ronald.It's 1979 and David Starr is unquestionably one of the smartest, most talented sixth-formers in East Dulwich – to his surprise, he’s been given the female lead in the school play which sends shockwaves through David’s small town.FANGIRLS Book, Music and Lyrics by Yve Blake. Meet Edna: she’s 14, she’s a misfit, and she’s in love with Harry. There’s just one problem: Harry’s in the world’s biggest boy band and doesn’t know she exists. Exactly how far is she prepared to go in the name of love?Feral MonsterWritten by Bethan Marlow. Composed by Nicola T. Chang.Commissioned and produced by National Theatre Wales.A banging new musical about an unremarkable teenager. With a soundtrack mashing up grime, R&B, soul, pop and rap, the show follows Jax and her noisy, opinionated brain as they navigate love, identity, class and family. Pied PiperConceived by Conrad Murray (Writer) & Lara TaylorA brand new hip-hop musical. It’s the eve of the mayoral election, and the kids of Hamelin aren’t happy. The authorities have imposed a music ban, and there’s a serious rat problem. But can the mysterious rat catcher in town help?REDCLIFFEWritten by Jordan Luke Gage.Based on the true events of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 1753, Redcliffe is an epic tale of forbidden love in spite of the persecution people faced for hundreds of years. The Night our Parents DisappearedBook & lyrics by Andy Room. Composed by Oli Rew.Jaz’ parents have vanished. Now, with the help of teenage inventor Melanie, she must work out where they’ve gone and how to get them back. And what’s going on with those ninja teddy bears.We’ll Have Nun of ItBook by Rosie Dart. Music, Lyrics and Book by Finola Southgate.It’s 1967 – against this new era, four friends navigate life at St Anne’s Convent School. But as opinions collide and feelings towards one another shift, the group’s final year doesn’t play out as planned.Why the Whales CameBooks & Lyrics by Nikki Racklin. Composed by Bella Barlow. Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo.In the shadow of WW1, the insular residents of Bryher are terrified of the solitary ‘Birdman’. It takes the innocence of youth, to blow apart the fear and superstition that threaten to destroy the community, lifting a long-standing curse in the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A one-woman musical about the highs and lows of a life devoted to creating art. Our story follows Marie-Berthe Cazin, a Parisian ceramist in her mid 40s, as she prepares her house for the visit of Henrietta Tirman; renowned artist and her estranged best friend. As she does so, she begins to reminisce, and dream about what could have been.Featuring songs 'Talent’ performed by Alex Young and ‘Spark’ performed by Danielle Steers, live at The Other Palace.Jack Miles (he/him) Music & Lyrics/ProducerJack is a composer/lyricist with a Master's degree in Musical Theatre Writing from Goldsmiths. He is an associate artist of Profugo Arts, as well as an Iris Theatre Platform Artist. His shows include: St. Anne Comes Home (Actors Church), The Problem with Fletcher Mott (Drayton Arms), Adeline (Cockpit Theatre). @jackhasthisnowRebecca Simmonds (she/her) Book & Lyrics/Producer Rebecca holds a master’s degree in musical theatre composition from Goldsmiths, University of London, is a Selladoor New Writers Programme alumni and a part of the Book, Music & Lyrics Advance Group. She has previously directed and produced a number of Edinburgh fringe productions with Bedlam Theatre, EUSOG & For the Fans Productions and is currently developing a new show, “The Sesh” with writer and composer Rob Gathercole. @beccalouisesimmondsFollow With In Clay: @inclaymusicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 women join a local songwriting group called The Circle to make music but end up making connections that change their lives.Featuring songs 'Drown Without Water’ performed by Poppy Morgan and ‘Let the Women Eat’ performed by Sharon Rose.Rachel Walker Mason (she/her) Music & LyricsA GRAMMY considered artist, finalist in Stiles and Drewe Best New Song 2023, recipient of a British Citizen Award for contribution to the arts, multi-award-winning musician, Woman Of The Year 2020, executive member of The Songwriters Hall of Fame and mental health ambassador. Rachel is mixed white and Asian, bisexual and disabled. Twitter: @rachwalkermason, Instagram: @rachelwalkermasonEloise Hodder (she/her) Book Actor, director, interdisciplinary performer and educator. Worked as the director/creator of Trapped (Donmar and Endeavour), received the Jack Petchey Youth Community Project Award for Delicate Rose tour and nominated for a Royal Television Society Award for Gannin’ Yem. Eloise has been an Education Associate for the Donmar, Bush Theatre and Michael Grandage Theatre Company. Twitter: @eloiseHH, Instagram: @eloisehodderofficialFollow The Circle: Instagram: @thecirclemusicalTwitter: @circle_musicalTiktok: @thecircle.musicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Past and present intertwine in this new folk musical about the history, bravery, and sacrifices of our lifeboat communities. Witnesses to a tragedy in 1886, Charles and Marion Macara unite to support a town in grief, inspiring a nationwide movement set to forever change the tide of fundraising. Current day crew member, Shannon, balances her new family responsibilities with an inherited sense of duty to honour the legacy of family members past. In two hundred years, the same question remains - how far will you go to save a stranger?Featuring songs 'With Courage’ and ‘Grace’ performed by Jonathan Charles, Mary Erskine, Philippa Hogg, and Dyd Wynford.Jon Hare (he/him) Writer & ComposerJon's other musicals include Never Again, inspired by true events from WWI, and Charming, an 80s jukebox show set in a bankrupt kingdom 25 years after the failed marriage of Prince Charming and Cinderella. In 2021 he recorded a demo album for his Christmas family musical, The First Chris Moose, at Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch, with MD Dan Glover. Jon has been a freelance Production and Stage Manager for over fifteen years, working at National Theatre, Young Vic, Roundhouse, Windsor Castle, and others. He also works as a freelance consultant to international lyricists, specialising in helping those for whom English is not their first language. @horatiohareSteph Weller (she/her) Producer Steph is an Old Vic 12 trained and Stage One supported producer, and is in-house producer for Reading Rep. Via her company PlayWell Productions, commissions and credits include the plays Live To Tell: (a Proposal for) The Madonna Musical, Very Special Guest Star, Clown Sex, and I Ain’t Dumb, and musicals Black Power Desk, Lesbian Pirates! and With Courage. China Plate is supporting Steph through the ongoing development of her new musicals via their Dark Room scheme. @stephweller @playwellprodsFollow With Courage: @withcourageshowFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alice Haywood is a woman in her 70s who, despite growing up as an incredibly accomplished pianist and moving from Australia to London to study, found herself in an abusive and controlling marriage, unable to exercise any control over her own life. Now, with the recent death of her husband, and through a friendship with her younger neighbour, Emily, Alice refinds her purpose, and goes on a journey to rediscover herself. At the end of the play, Alice finally exorcises the ghost of her husband Edward, when she takes an axe to the grand piano he bought for her 40 years ago.Featuring songs 'Pulling Away’ and ‘A Piano Is’ performed by Susie McKenna.Tim Gilvin (he/him) Music & LyricsTim Gilvin is a composer lyricist whose projects include Stay Awake, Jake (S&S Award Winner 2014; VAULT Festival 2016; Southwark Playhouse 2020), Unfortunate (Edinburgh 2019; London 2022) and Help! We Are Still Alive (Seven Dials Playhouse 2022). He has worked as an accompanist, MD and orchestrator within musical theatre, and also works extensively in education. @tim_gilvinGrace Taylor (she/her) Book, Lyrics & Director Grace’s experience is as a musical theatre director and Music and Freedom is her first project as a writer. Current projects: associate director SIX The Musical (UK Productions, Hampton Court, Seoul, South Korea and Australian Tour); director for In Clay by Jack Miles and Rebecca Simmonds; director for a new version of The Hatpin by Peter Rutherford and James Millar; and director for Becoming Nigella by Emily Rose Simonds. @Gracetaylor_MTFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Usually avoid public bathrooms? Here's one you won't want to miss! This award-winning new musical follows four unlikely strangers who find themselves trapped together in a gender-neutral public toilet. With an hour to kill until maintenance arrives, the group navigates unexpected challenges, pungent opinions and some seriously sticky conversations.Featuring songs 'Minute by Minute’ and ‘Nervous Disposition’ performed by Kyla Stroud.Kyla Stroud (they/she) Composer, Book Writer, Associate Director & Co-producer Kyla is the founder of Stroud&Notes. Kyla has worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years as a professional singer-songwriter and events organiser. They previously won London’s Best Busker, went on to received a publishing deal with Kobalt Music, and supported artists Emeli Sande and Rhys Lewis. @iamlakyHannah Sands (they/them) Co-Producer, Performance Direction & Book Writer Hannah trained as a theatre director with Birkbeck Uni and the Manchester Royal Exchange. Most recently, they have been developing new musicals, working as Associate Director on a BLOODY ELLE: a gig musical (Fringe Festival Adelaide Winner; Whatsonstage nominee); and 42 BALLOONS (staged concert performances at the Vaudeville Theatre in Nov-22). @hannahsands6Natalie Stroud (she/her) Book Writer & Movement Director Natalie is a choreographer and movement director for stage and screen. She is resident choreographer for Modal Productions Group having choreographed numerous music videos and the TV series ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’. Her experience is complimented by professional performer credits such as the UK tour of ‘Seussical the Musical’, ‘Honk!’, ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’.@nataliestrouddanceOlivia Zacharia (she/her) Musical Director Olivia graduated from the University of Surrey in 2019 with a BMus (Hons) Music degree. She works predominantly as a Musical Director in London, but also works on creating transcriptions, arrangements, orchestrations; and frequents many audition rooms as an audition pianist.Follow Public - The Musical: @public_musicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet the stand-ins behind the scenes at the Oscars – a group of actors who play the parts of the celebrities in camera rehearsals leading up to the big day. Hopping from the Dolby Theatre to LA’s bohemian coffee hotspots, this musical features a crew of loveable theatrical personalities who are living the life-adjacent to fame and asks, what does it really mean to "win"?Featuring songs ‘Hollywood Dream’ and ‘Closest I Get’ performed by Elliot Clay.Elliot Clay (he/him) Music & LyricsElliot Clay is a composer, lyricist and actor. His debut musical MILLENNIALS premiered at The Other Palace in summer 2022 and was nominated for the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Off-West End Production. It is regularly played on Elaine Paige’s BBC Radio 2 programme and has twice been featured at West End Live in Trafalgar Square. As an actor he's played leading roles in the West End and internationally in The Mousetrap and Million Dollar Quartet. @elliotjclayHayley Doyle (she/her) BookBorn in Liverpool, Hayley made her West End debut in Mamma Mia! A short contract in Dubai turned into 7 years, where she launched her own theatre school, Hayley's Comet, and became a radio presenter on Dubai Eye. She landed a two-book deal with HarperCollins UK and her debut novel Never Saw You Coming was longlisted for The Guardian Not the Booker prize 2020. Hayley’s Comet is now a thriving theatre school in London. @hayleydollyFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summer is over. GCSEs are looming. But Year 11s are only talking about one thing: babies. Not real ones... but the plastic simulator dolls they’ve been given to keep alive for a whole entire week. With a blistering pop rock score, this brand new British musical follows nine students as they discover that becoming a parent means changing more than just nappies. Friendships are tested, dreams are questioned and the real meaning of responsibility rears its terrifying head.Featuring songs ‘Baby Baby Baby’ performed by Hannah Lowther, Grace Mouat, Courtney Bowman, Miracle Chance, Maddison Bulleyment, Aitch Wylie, Billy Nevers, James Hameed and Luke Bayer and ‘Hot Dad’ performed by Aitch Wylie, Billy Nevers, James Hameed and Luke Bayer.Jack Godfrey (he/him) Music & LyricsJack is an award-winning musical theatre composer and lyricist. Outside of Babies, his current projects include 42 Balloons (Book, Music and Lyrics; Staged Concert at the Vaudeville Theatre in November 2022) and This Is A Love Story (Music and Lyrics; Concert Performance at Dundee Rep in November 2021). @jjgodfreyyMartha Geelan (she/her) Book & Director Babies is Martha’s debut musical as a book writer. As a director, Martha has worked alongside Sir Trevor Nunn on multiple productions including the Olivier Award-winning Fiddler On The Roof, Identical and The Bridges of Madison County. Separately, Martha was the Associate Director for Olivier-nominated play, The Shark Is Broken which is currently running on Broadway. Other productions as Associate Director include Indecent, She Loves Me and The Lie at the Menier Chocolate Factory. This autumn on the directing team for new musical, The Book Thief, playing at Coventry Belgrade & Leicester Curve. @marthageelanFollow Babies: @babiesmusicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Based on the true story of George Mallory and his quest to conquer Mount Everest. Though lost to the mountain forever in 1924, later discoveries reignited the possibility that George may have succeeded after all - including a missing photo of his wife that he’d promised to leave at the top. From the north-west of England, to the heights of the Himalayas, Mallory On The Mountain follows George through a life of daring adventure.Featuring songs ‘Standing Tall’ performed by Alex Cosgriff and the 2021 workshop cast, and ‘Happy Life’ performed by Emma Clare Harvey.Ollie Mills (he/him) Writer / Director Ollie is a composer based in Manchester. As artistic director of Imaginality Productions, he is creating musicals which champion stories and artists with links to the North. Theatre work has included collaboration with Hope Mill Theatre, The Lowry, 53two, The New Vic, Oxford Playhouse, Headlong & Barbican. www.olliemillsmusic.com @olliemillsmusicFollow Mallory On The Mountain: @malloryonthemountainFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long before Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, Hook and Wendy, Tinker Bell had a story of her own. Tinker Bell has fled Neverland which has been taken over by Hook and his Pirates and seeks refuge with the Kensington Garden Fairies, but new threats await her in this new world and Tinker Bell must use her talents to save her friends and find her way back home.Featuring songs ‘Things I’ve Done Wrong’ (working title) performed by Aimee Good and ‘Progress’ performed by Lauren Hendricks & Ryan Carey-Hills.Ryan Carey-Hills (he/him) Music & LyricsRyan has created scores for an all-female production of ‘Macbeth’ at the Chiswick Playhouse and Thorington Theatre; and for the play ‘ A Brief Moment and Never Again Since’ at Vaults Festival, which then transferred to Greenwich Theatre. As a songwriter and musician, he also works alongside Soul artist JoCee. @rcarey_hills / @careyhillshendricksLauren Hendricks (she/her) Book & LyricsLauren’s writing credits include a stage adaptation of Narnia in collaboration with the CS Lewis Estate; and a short film In Rümî’s Field, which received an honourable mention from Scriptwriters Co, and goes into filming production later this year. Completed screenplays include La Maupin; & Cockroach. @lauren_h088 / @careyhillshendricksAs a writing duo, Carey-Hills & Hendricks wrote ’”Nursery Crimes” back in 2009 - a comedy musical which was listed by the Evening Standard as one of the Top 10 New Musicals, and reached the semi-finals of the West End Producer competition. Carey-Hills & Hendricks are also known for their political satire and comedy songs on TikTok and have provided music for various advertising campaigns.Follow Tinker Bell: @tinkerbellmusicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Based on F Scott Fitzgerald's short story, this musical takes place in a sleepy fishing harbor on the north coast of Cornwall and tells the story of Benjamin Button, born as an old man in rather unusual circumstances. The story of this show reverberates around the singular message that we should make the most of the time given to us. Featuring songs ‘When ‘Ere She Looked at Me’ performed by Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton, Benedict Salter, Tonny Shim, Molly Osborne, and Jamie Parker and ‘The Moon and the Sea’ performed by Rebecca Bailey and Jethro Compton.Jethro Compton (he/him) Book & LyricsJethro is a Cornish writer, director and theatre producer. He began his theatre career in 2008 as the Producer and Co-Artistic Director of Belt Up Theatre, company in residence at York Theatre Royal. He worked on all Belt Up's productions between 2008 and 2012 including, The Tartuffe, The Trial, Outland, Macbeth and The Boy James. For his own company, Jethro has directed the following productions, The Bunker Trilogy and The Capone Trilogy, and his own writing, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Frontier Trilogy, Sirenia, Wolf's Blood. and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. In 2010 he was awarded a bursary from Stage One to support his development as a commercial producer. Between 2011 and 2013 he was Associate Producer of Southwark Playhouse, London. In 2016 he became an Associate Artist of Hall for Cornwall.Darren Clark (he/him) Music & LyricsDarren is a composer & lyricist living in Maidstone in Kent. He has been writing musical theatre professionally for nearly 15 years. Amongst his many shows are the critically acclaimed musicals The Wicker Husband, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Day of the Living and The Coup Coup Club. Darren’s musical theatre writing has received numerous awards including the MTI Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award, the PRS Open Composers Award and the Musical Theatre Executive Trust Award. Along with Rhys Jennings, his work has been selected to the NAMT Festival of New Musicals in New York, and The MTI Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award. Four of Darren’s musical theatre projects have been featured in the UK’s premiere musical theatre festival BEAM. Darren is a passionate advocate for new musical theatre writing in the UK and is the founder of NEW UK MUSICALS, a community providing competitions, opportunities and a website which allows writers of new musical theatre to sell their songs to their fans.Follow The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: @benjaminbuttonmusicalFollow The Other Palace: @TheOtherPalaceAre you writing a new musical in the UK? Consider submitting your show for the podcast: https://theotherpalace.co.uk/making-a-musical-podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.