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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

Mercury Writers Barn 2025 Applications Open

Following the success of the first Mercury Writers Barn in 2024, we are delighted to offer the opportunity again in...

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Mercury Writers Barn 2025 Applications Open

Following the success of the first Mercury Writers Barn in 2024, we are delighted to offer the opportunity again in 2025. Applications are now open for this year's Barn. It will run from Monday 9th - Friday 13th June, 2025 at The...

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February Applications

MMD are delighted to be opening 3 applications this month! The Mercury...

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Tickets on sale for BEAM2025

Musical Theatre Network and Mercury Musical Developments in association with Birmingham Hippodrome...

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MMD in Tokyo! – A blog by Rachel Bellman

I’m writing this from an altitude of 38999 feet, eight hours into...

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Stiles + Drewe and Mercury Musical Developments announce winner for the 2024 Best New Song Prize

The winner is Emma Vieceli with song ‘It Starts Small’ from the...

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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