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A Man Named Gatsby
Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for “A Man Named Gatsby” – the glamorous and passionate new musical inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel “The Great Gatsby.” About the story: In 1922 Nick Carraway rents a cottage on … Continue reading
Online music versus CD
I recently had an exciting experience of launching a CD showcasing my Portrait of Dorian Gray musical. For those who have been following its progress on my website it has been a mammoth job over the last 12 months to … Continue reading
Amateur Theatre – a great chance for experience
I’m in rehearsal for my latest brand new musical production “The Gods” with quite a few cast members who are making their stage debut and they are loving the experience. As a director it can be a challenge but very … Continue reading
Nothing like the real thing!
Midi sounds and computerised recordings are all good in their place. They are relatively cheap and easy to produce but there is nothing like hearing music played by real instruments in an orchestra. Whether it’s the lush strings, boldness of … Continue reading
Recent shows I’ve seen:
Went to see Grimm’s Tales last week – a collection of original children’s stories we all know as Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Little Riding Hood, etc. An excellent production with very talented actors, clever set and great entertainment value. Loved … Continue reading
Jukebox Musicals – cash cow or cash in?
Over recent years we’ve seen a growing number of what I refer to as jukebox musicals, i.e., writing a storyline and filling it up with hit songs that we’ve heard on the radio. Sometimes they are about the relevant performer’s … Continue reading