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Stage One and Perfect Pitch partner on new musical theatre production bursary
Theatre investment charity Stage One has joined forces with new musical theatre specialists Perfect Pitch to launch a bursary scheme offering support to outstanding emerging producers with a focus on developing new British musicals. The scheme which builds on the development bursaries offered to theatre producers by Stage One since 2000, will offer a grant […]
Five Questions With: Dean Johnson
DEAN JOHNSON will direct a new production of the London Underground-set musical LIFT at London’s Southwark Playhouse from 13 May until 25 June 2022. Developed by new musical theatre specialists Perfect Pitch and now presented by Gartland Productions, the musical which debuted at Soho Theatre in 2013 starring Cynthia Erivo, Julie Atherton and George Maguire, has […]
Perfect Pitch to develop four new musicals in partnership with Broadway Licensing
New musical theatre specialists Perfect Pitch has unveiled a new partnership with theatrical licensing house Broadway Licensing which will involve the commissioning, development, production and licensing of four new British musicals and the addition of seven existing Perfect Pitch titles to the Broadway Licensing catalogue. Commenting on the new initiative, Perfect Pitch founders, Wendy and […]
CD Review: In The Willows The Musical – Studio Cast
IN THE WILLOWS: THE MUSICAL – Studio Cast Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I absolutely love it when someone takes a classic and turns it on its head to make it even more accessible to young theatregoers. Metta Theatre has done just that, in collaboration with Perfect Pitch, with their hip-hop version of […]
Studio cast recording for Metta’s In The Willows released
Leading independent theatre production company Metta Theatre has announced the release of the studio album for hip hop musical In The Willows. Working in collaboration with new musical development specialists Perfect Pitch, the cast album which was produced remotely during October and November last year, is now available via Spotify, iTunes and other digital media. […]
Perfect Pitch & Stream.Theatre collaborate on showcase of new British musicals
Not-for-profit theatre company Perfect Pitch is partnering with online venue stream.theatre to present a regular monthly preview series spotlighting new British musicals and UK writing talent and featuring performances from West End stars. Part of a drive to promote new contemporary musicals to a wider audience, each episode of Rise:Up will focus on a different […]
New UK Musicals launches online singing contest
Singers of all ages and backgrounds are being invited to enter a new singing competition aimed at promoting the work of new musical theatre writers. Launched by online sheet music hub New UK Musicals in partnership with theatre companies Perfect Pitch, ALP Musicals, music school The Sing Space and new website 10Glo, the online competition […]
Club Mex – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Club Mex continues at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester until 10 February 2019. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Club Mex is an original, high-energy and full-of-laughs – so many you’ll miss a few as you are still laughing at a previous punchy line – part-immersive, part-musical clubbing experience. Written by award-winning, comedian, actor and […]
Interview: Gus Gowland on sharing his new musical Pieces of String with audiences at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Pieces of String is a new musical set simultaneously in the 1940s and the present day: following her father’s death, Jane is clearing out his house, but while she is going through his possessions she unearths a secret that she is unprepared for. GUS GOWLAND has written the book, music and lyrics for the show […]
Pieces of String – Mercury Theatre, Colchester
Pieces of String continues at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester until 5 May 2018. Star rating: five stars ★★★★★ Pieces of String tells a Second World War story like no other, highlighting new themes that have rarely been explored in this way before. The piece also sees the talented Gus Gowland debuting his first full-length musical […]
Cast for Colchester’s premiere production of Pieces of String
Colchester’s Mercury Theatre and TBO Productions have announced casting for the world premiere of new musical Pieces of String. Developed by non-profit theatre company Perfect Pitch, supported by the Arts Council England, the musical drama focuses on three generations of one family and a secret held since the Second World War. With a book, music […]
Arts Council backing for Royal & Derngate’s new musical project
Northampton’s Royal & Derngate’s project to inspire and create original musical productions has received a massive cash boost from the Arts Council England. Over £684,000 will be invested in the Royal & Derngate-led programme that will include the production of four original musicals and the offer of support to at least 150 artists. Working with […]
Mercury Theatre premiere for new musical Pieces of String
Colchester’s Mercury Theatre and TBO Productions have unveiled details of the world premiere of new musical Pieces of String. Developed by non-profit theatre company Perfect Pitch and supported by Arts Council England, the musical drama focuses on three generations of one family and a secret held since the Second World War. With a book, music […]
The Other Palace’s The Little Beasts – cast announced
Casting has been announced for the work-in-progress presentation of brand new family musical The Little Beasts at The Other Palace this summer. Promising magical and innovative puppetry, the Perfect Pitch and Global Musicals presentation features music by Luke Bateman and a book and lyrics by Michael Conley and is aimed at children aged seven and […]
Interview – Andy Barnes on why Perfect Pitch is dedicated to new British musical theatre
When new British chamber musical The House of Mirrors and Hearts had its official opening at the Arcola Theatre this week, it was partly due to the backing of Perfect Pitch, the UK company dedicated to the creation and development of new British musicals. Perfect Pitch executive producer ANDY BARNES took time out to give Musical Theatre […]
The House of Mirrors and Hearts – Gillian Kirkpatrick and Graham Bickley cast
Casting has been revealed for the world premiere of The House of Mirrors and Hearts, a new British chamber musical by Eamonn O’Dwyer and Robert Gilbert which will open the summer/autumn season at Arcola Theatre from Thursday 2 July to Saturday 1 August, with a press night on Tuesday 7 July. The cast features Gillian Kirkpatrick […]
New musical The House of Mirrors and Hearts opens at Arcola Theatre in July
A new British chamber musical The House of Mirrors and Hearts will play in Studio 1 at Arcola Theatre from Thursday 2 July to Saturday 1 August, with a press night on Tuesday 7 July. When Anna’s husband is killed in a tragic accident at their home, her family’s life is changed forever. Seven years […]
Michael Ball is new Perfect Pitch patron
Perfect Pitch has announced musical actor and singer Michael Ball as their new patron, as well as a brand new partnership with DigitalTheatre.com. Ball said: “It feels wonderful to be a patron of Perfect Pitch and officially support the company in its work to nurture and develop new musical theatre shows with up-and-coming writing talent. We have a […]
New £12,000 award for musical theatre writing
Perfect Pitch and Royal & Derngate, Northampton, are offering British writers and composers the chance to create a brand new musical. The winning team of writers will be awarded a commission of £12,000 to complete a full draft of a new musical over a 12-month period, supported and mentored throughout by Perfect Pitch and Royal […]
