MMD is hosting another of its’ renowned Open Mic nights, which allows our members to share their work in a safe, relaxed and friendly environment. We encourage any MMD member to take to the stage and perform their pieces throughout the evening. Equally, members are free to bring a friend to perform the piece if preferred. Members have use of a piano, mics and please note, backing tracks can also be brought along to act as accompaniment.
To perform, please inform us that you are interested when registering for your ticket below. Places will go on a first come, first served basis. However, if you have presented material at the previous MMD Open Mic night in June, others will be prioritised on this occasion.
Doors Open 6:30pm, 7pm start.
Non members are encouraged to come along, but cannot perform.
We are delighted to have Jordan Li-Smith as our next Open Mic Host!
Jordan’s musical adaptation of
The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair, based on the novel by Lara Williamson, won the National Youth Music Theatre’s Best New Writing Award and subsequently received its premiere at Leicester Curve in August 2023, receiving 12 Broadway World UK Award nominations. A preview of
Armchair was showcased at BEAM2023. Jordan is currently developing a musical about the NASA Challenger Shuttle Disaster and the Teacher in Space program, entitled
73 Seconds, which is currently being developed and supported by the new musical theatre department of Birmingham Hippodrome.
Jordan is also an award-winning musical director and conductor, with over a decade of experience working in new musicals, UK premieres and landmark revivals. He is currently the musical director of Here You Come Again, the latest Dolly Parton musical, which is currently on a UK Tour following a run at Leeds Playhouse earlier this year.
Jordan is a proud member of Mercury Musical Developments and is a member of its Advanced Lab II.
We are looking forward to having the community together in the room and listening to what members are currently working on! If you have any questions before then please get in touch with kate@mercurymusicals.com
