On the last Tuesday of each month we are holding an online members’ drop-in where you can meet other musical theatre writers and share your thoughts and experiences. Each chat will have a topic of discussion and the focus is on members connecting with and learning from each other. Pathways to the stage Join us... Read more »
The UK’s industry showcase for new musical theatre is coming to Birmingham! BEAM2025 is a dynamic two-day industry event that shines a spotlight on the most exciting new musicals being created today. Selected from an extensive nationwide search, this extraordinary showcase features performances from 28 inspiring and diverse shows in development, introductions to talented new writers,... Read more »
Join MMD and MTN on Monday 16 June to pay-what-you-can (as little as £6) to see the show. Following the performance there will be an on-stage talkback event with Jamie Morton (Director), James Cooper (Book & Lyrics), Bryn Christopher (Music & Lyrics), Martin Batchelar (Music) and Jess Boshier (Lucy). It's an excellent opportunity to meet... Read more »
As part of MMD’s Lionel Bart Memorial Masterclass series, we are thrilled to announce a masterclass with Tony and Olivier Award-winning composer Stephen Flaherty on Wednesday 16th July. Stephen’s outstanding body of work includes Ragtime, Once on this Island, Seussical and Anastasia. Four selected MMD members will present a song they have written and receive feedback from Stephen. Later the floor... Read more »
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... Read more »
On the last Tuesday of each month we hold an online members’ drop-in where you can meet other musical theatre writers and share your thoughts and experiences. Each chat will... Read more »
Join us for a special online panel event exploring the art and craft of musical theatre dramaturgy - a crucial, yet often under-appreciated, part of making great musicals. This live-streamed discussion brings together voices from across the world of British musical theatre to examine the dramaturg's role in how stories are shaped, scores are structured,... Read more »
All writers, directors, producers and other creators of new musical theatre are invited to an informal meet-up event on Friday 22nd August, jointly hosted by Mercury Musical Developments, Musical Theatre Network, Birmingham Hippodrome and Capital Theatres. Come and meet other musical theatre creatives, make connections, share experiences and find out about the work the host organisations are... Read more »
On the last Tuesday of each month we hold an online members’ drop-in where you can meet other musical theatre writers and share your thoughts and experiences. Each chat will... Read more »
Each month, MMD members gather online to read and discuss the libretto of a celebrated musical - no songs, no staging, just the words on the page. Together, we explore... Read more »
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... Read more »
On the last Tuesday of each month we hold an online members’ drop-in where you can meet other musical theatre writers and share your thoughts and experiences. Each chat will... Read more »