Musicals
This section contains libretti. See also Plays with Music. For books about musical theatre, see Musical Theatre.
After the Act
A funny, camp and unapologetically queer musical about Thatcher's Section 28 and the moral panic that gripped a nation – and how a community decided to fight back.
The Assassination of Katie Hopkins
By Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth4f 4m, doubling (46+ characters)A smart, witty new musical by Chris Bush and Matt Winkworth about truth, celebrity and public outrage.
The Beggar's Opera
By John Gay12f 14m plus extras, doubling possibleJohn Gay's bawdy and burlesque pastiche of classical Italian opera, often regarded as the world's first ever musical.
Bloody Elle
1fA heart-warming and belly-achingly funny story about falling in love for the very first time.
Crush: The Musical
By Maureen Chadwick and Kath Gotts11-12f 1-2mAn outrageously fun musical set in an all-girls school in the 60s, from the team behind Bad Girls: The Musical.
The Grand Old Opera House Hotel
5f 2m doubling (much larger cast possible)An uplifting ensemble comedy set to some of the most popular opera songs ever written. Premiered at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, and Dundee Rep.
Hotel
8f 6m, 2 pianists, 1 double bassistAn innovative theatre piece combining music, voices and dance, with a text by Caryl Churchill and music by Orlando Gough.
Improbable Frequency
2f 4m doublingThe smash-hit musical comedy of spies, double agents and the laws of improbability.
The Jungle Book (stage version)
4-6f 3m 4-11f/m (additional non-speaking roles optional)Rudyard Kipling’s beloved tale of family, belonging and identity has been reimagined in this acclaimed adaptation by Jessica Swale, with original songs by Joe Stilgoe.
London Road
By Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork5f 6m, doubling, plus 6-7 musiciansAn experimental and challenging work which reveals the ways in which even the darkest experiences can engender a greater sense of our mutual dependence.
The Shakespeare Revue
2f 2m, plus 1 pianistAn enchanting collection of witty music and skits about the Bard, devised for and first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Amateur Productions
On Now & Coming SoonBill Bryson, Adapted by Tim WhitnallFin KennedyAmanda WhittingtonAlexandra Wood, Adapted from Kate SummerscaleAmanda WhittingtonHenrik Ibson, Adapted by Richard EyreTom WellsJeremy Sams, Original authors John Esmonde and Bob Larbey