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 ..read more

Season 5 Making a Musical: The Future of British Musical Theatre Podcast Lineup Making 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 Nanc ..read more

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/Producer Jack is a composer/lyricist with a Master's degree in Musical Theatre Writing from Goldsmith ..read more

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 & Lyrics A 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 ..read more

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 Jonat ..read more

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 'Pulli ..read more

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 enterta ..read more

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 & Lyrics Elliot Clay is a composer, lyricist and actor. His debut musical MILLENNIALS premiered at The Other Pala ..read more

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 Bulleym ..read more

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 & Lyrics Ryan has created scores for an all-female producti ..read more