Our lunchtime series of new musical readings, Musical Bites, returns this Autumn! Presented with The Other Palace and MMD, every other week will feature a 45-minute excerpt of a brand-new British musical with script-in-hand. All tickets £5 and the full revenue goes straight to the writers.
📚 Thu 10 October – Portrait Unknown
Book & Lyrics: Tommy James Green
Music: Thomas Currie
Co-Creator & Producer: Kristie Winsen
Starry-eyed gallery attendant Georgie dreams of becoming an artist, but the cloakroom is as close as she gets. That is until she is blackmailed into stealing a mysterious portrait.
📚 Thu 24 October – Just Be(e)
Book, Music, Lyrics: Carlo Bosticco
Music, Arrangements: Matt Randall
Rebellious young bee Melissa can’t stand slaving away daily to make honey for the ‘Gods’. During her adventures, she uncovers some dark secrets… Are the Gods truly divine?
📚 Fri 8 November – Jilted
Creator/Writer: Lauryn Gaffney
Arranger/Musical Director: Ben Cooper
Jill, an American in Ireland, is rebuilding her life after being left at the altar. She gains the courage to pursue her dreams and discovers a life-altering secret hidden by her best friend. It’s a celebration of friendship, self-acceptance, and unconditional love.
📚 Thu 21 November – Instant Luv-noodles
Book: Tsukuri Miyano
Music: Nian Tong
After a breakup with her boyfriend, Naomi discovers a mysterious product called “Instant Luv-Noodles,” which allows people to enjoy an ideal relationship instantly for five hours.
A selection of lunch options are also available from £5, for purchase on the day or to pre-order with your ticket.