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Where new musicals begin

Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) is a membership organisation dedicated to musical theatre writing.

We are a thriving community of over 400 composers, lyricists and book writers from across the UK and the world. We run a year-round programme of initiatives designed to support members through a range of professional development and showcasing initiatives, including masterclasses, residencies, writers’ groups and mentorships.

We connect the wider theatre industry with writers and their musicals, seeking out opportunities, discovering talent and nurturing new work, ensuring that British musical theatre has a bright future.

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What's Going On

News, events and upcoming opportunities

2024 Best New Song Prize Finalists Announced

Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe in partnership with Broadway Licensing Global are delighted to announce the finalists of...

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2024 Best New Song Prize Finalists Announced

Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe in partnership with Broadway Licensing Global are delighted to announce the finalists of this year’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on...

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Workshop presentation announced for the 2023-24 MTI Stiles + Drewe Mentorship Award Winner

The Wife of Michael Cleary is a new musical written and composed...

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Members Christmas Night Out!

🎄 MMD & MTN Members Christmas Night Out! 🎄 Join us for an unforgettable...

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Done is Perfect – a blog by Hannah Ost

I was making tea in a barn, in the middle of nowhere...

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Musical Bites Autumn Season 2024 Line-up Announced!

Our lunchtime series of new musical readings, Musical Bites, returns this Autumn!...

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BEAM Pitching: How to Pitch Your Show

With applications for BEAM Showcase 2025 now open, we’d like to invite...

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MMD Open Mic Night

MMD is hosting another of its' renowned Open Mic nights, which allows...

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Memberships

Join MMD and become part of a community of writers at the forefront of new musical theatre

Masterclasses and talks

Attend regular events led by industry experts and grow your knowledge and skills

Advice and script reading

Get feedback on your writing, mentoring and practical advice

Meet other writers

Create a network and find your collaborators

Career opportunities

Showcase your work and make industry connections