Patrons: David Babani Don Black Judi Dench Maria Friedman Cameron Mackintosh Julia McKenzie Paul Nicholas
Harold Prince Tim Rice Jeremy Sams Stephen Sondheim Richard Stilgoe
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MERCURY MUSICAL DEVELOPMENTS PRESENTS
A Song Cycle for Soho at the Soho Theatre
A Song Cycle for Soho, running at Soho Theatre from 27 February until 3 March is a musical song cycle that explores Soho's rich history.
It showcases the work of several British composers and lyricists, both established and emerging with a book by MMD member Andrew Brinded, musical direction from Tony Award winner Sarah Travis and the show is directed by Simon Greiff
Leading West End cast members Michael Cantwell (Passion/Queen’s Theatre, Assassins/ Donmar Warehouse), James Gillan (Wicked/Apollo Theatre, Peter Pan/Royal Festival Hall), Claire Moore (London Road/National Theatre, Miss Saigon/Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) and Niamh Perry (Love Never Dies/Adelphi Theatre, Mamma Mia/Prince Edward Theatre) are the full company for A Song Cycle for Soho.
Listings - "A Song Cycle for Soho"
Dates: 27th February - 3rd March
Performances: Monday – Saturday at 7.45pm
Press night 28 February at 7.45pm
Ticket prices: £10 - £15
Address: Soho Theatre, 21 Dean St, London, W1D 3NE
Box Office: 0207 478 0100
Website: www.sohotheatre.com
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The Cameron Mackintosh Resident Composer Scheme
There will be five placements for composers or composer/lyricists starting in February 2012 with The Royal & Derngate Theatres.
Every six months thereafter, there will be a placement at another participating venue.
The placements last for six months and the writers will receive £10,000 over this period.
The residencies are for writers who have already had some work professionally produced.
If you wish to apply please write a summary of your career and experience to date, why the residencies appeal and please select four songs that you feel reflect the diversity of your work by 1st November.
Submissions should be sent to me at martin@mercurymusicals.com
Candidates will be short-listed by a panel of Industry specialists and those selected will be required to write a couple of songs for a particular show. The final decision will be made by the participating venue in discussion with the panel.
If selected, you will be required to underscore work, write songs for specific productions and devise an original piece for presentation.
Continual residency in Northampton is not required, but regular attendance at meetings and rehearsals will be expected, including full production weeks.
If you are a composer and have a preferred lyricist please detail who that is, if not the panel and venue will be happy to make suggestions, if selected.
The Resident Composer Scheme is supported by the Mackintosh Foundation
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BEYOND THE GATE
an original musical revue
"Truly excellent .... a feast of imagination and pride in new British composition"
The Audience Club
Use the safe & secure PayPal button to order now!
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Mercury Musical Developments are delighted to join
the Arts Council England National Portfolio from April 2012
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MMD works to develop all writers of musical theatre and platform the most promising. We connect new writers to the industry to encourage more creation of musicals. We are also a home to established musical theatre writers.
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more about us
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Creating new musicals is challenging. MMD is here to help. You can:
- Get personalised advice
- Become an MMD Associate to access resources and events; develop your craft; learn about the industry and make contacts
- Pursue opportunities that challenge the most promising writers to produce excellent work, and offer industry exposure.
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Our Partners and Supporters
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MMD gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS For Music Foundation, the Noël Coward Foundation and The Fineman Trust.
MMD would also like to thank Really Useful Theatres, Peter Fineman, Speckulation Entertainment, Michael McCabe, Holidaybreak PLC on behalf of Superbreak and West End Theatre Bookings, Cameron Mackintosh Ltd, Paul Elliot, Hilary Williams, Edward Snape, Nick Allott, Judy Craymer and the Lionel Bart Foundation for their support.
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more about supporting MMD
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Getting An Audience
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The MMD AGM
The MMD AGM took place on 15th February 2011. To read the Caroline Underwood's (Chairman) speech or Neil Marcus' (Executive Director) speech, please click on the below links.
Speech from the Chair
Speech from the Executive Director
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Associate opportunities now open
Q & A with SøREN MøLLER, FREDERICIA TEATER, DENMARK
DATE: Monday 13th February 2012
TIME: 7pm until 9.30pm
VENUE: Club Theatre, RADA Studios, 16 Chenies Street, London WC1E 7EX (formerly DH2 at The Drill Hall)
Søren Møller, Managing Director & Creative Producer of Fredericia Teater, Denmark will be talking to MMD members about the new musical landscape and International Opportunities in Denmark.
Please RSVP to martin@mercurymusicals.com for a place.
LIONEL BART MEMORIAL MASTERCLASS WITH RICHARD THOMAS
DATE: Monday 5th March 2012
TIME: 7pm until 9.30pm
VENUE: Club Theatre, RADA Studios, 16 Chenies Street, London WC1E 7EX (formerly DH2 at The Drill Hall)
The event will be hosted by theatre critic, journalist and MMD Board member, Mark Shenton with Composer & Writer, Richard Thomas (Jerry Springer The Opera, Anna Nicole (Royal Opera House) and Shoes (Sadlers Wells & Peacock) and they will be giving feedback on current work by MMD members and answering questions.
Please RSVP to martin@mercurymusicals.com for a place.
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Further opportunities to be announced soon
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MMD Guidelines For Authors
Please read these guidelines in conjunction with the Writers Guild Guidelines but be aware that the Guild Guidelines don't make provision for work on the fringe
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Subsidiary Rights for Authors
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