 | about billMusic and lyrics by Matthew Strachan
Book by Bernie Gaughan Produced at the Landor Theatre, London, November 2011 A one-woman musical about one man: some of the ladies in this one act show love Bill, others hate him, but all are touched by him. Bill infuriates, charms, redeems himself, then ruins it all as we follow him from 1930's Blackpool to 90's London. A jazz man, Bill is the boy with a horn. And how. Starring Kim Ismay (MAMMA MIA!, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG), directed by Charlotte Westenra (LOWER NINTH, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN), and written by Matthew Strachan and Bernie Gaughan (NEXT DOOR'S BABY, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, HOW TO LOSE A HUSBAND AND GAIN A LIFE), the 2011 world premiere of ABOUT BILL promises to be a funny and moving journey through a man's life. read more |
 | next door's babyMusic and lyrics by Matthew Strachan
Book by Bernie Gaughan Produced at the Orange Tree Theatre, London, February 2008 A newspaper baby competition in 1950's Dublin highlights the tension between two very different neighbouring families, both convinced their little bundle of joy will triumph. Orla, eldest daughter of the noisy, numerous O'Briens, glances with envy across the garden wall at Miriam Hennessy's sedate and genteel home life. As the matriarchs feud, the two girls find that they have something in common: they both hide a shameful secret. On the eve of the final they collude on a daring plan that will change their lives and their relationships with their families forever. read more |
 | silkMusic and lyrics by Matthew Strachan
Book by Bernie Gaughan and Matthew Strachan Workshopped at the Orange Tree Theatre, September 2009 Ruth Ellis and Albert Pierrepoint had only one, infamous meeting. But in SILK the two enjoy revealing conversations over tea and biscuits at a macabre parlour party, entertained by a louche variety bill including Albert’s predecessors, his family, Ruth’s friends and her lovers. Finally, as the clock strikes nine, it’s time for Ruth to leave. Albert is left alone with his ghosts. read more |
