The Other Palace and Mercury Musical Developments present MUSICAL BITES, a ‘tasting menu’ of exciting musicals in development. Served at 1.30pm every other week, audiences can spend their lunch hour watching a reading of something brand new!
Each week will feature a 45-minute excerpt with script-in-hand, from The Other Palace bar, and an opportunity to provide feedback to the writers. Do support new musicals in development as ticket revenue goes straight to the writers.
All tickets £5.
A selection of lunch options are also available from £5, for purchase on the day or to pre-order with your ticket.
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Wed 1 October – Valhalla
Book, Music & Lyrics: Kitty Morgan (she/her)
Performers: Claire Adams (she/her), Alfie Friedman (he/him) and Kevin Wathen (he/him)
When her husband and son are murdered, Astra swears vengeance, beginning a quest that will last a lifetime, journeying through war, friendship and impossible love. Featuring folky belters and heart-wrenching ballads, Valhalla is a musical that will have you stamping your feet and sobbing into your mead.
Wed 15 October – Ready to Wear
Writer & Composer: Rachel Garnet (she/her)
Arranger: Robert Russel (he/him)
A one-man musical following the great fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent as he embarks on the daring act of opening his eponymous fashion house. Having been fired from Dior, abused in the military, and hospitalised after a suicide attempt, Yves dares to make art again, forging his first revolutionary ready-to-wear line.
Wed 29 October – PTA, The Musical
Book, Music & Lyrics: Amanda Alexander (she/her) & Karen Fisher-Pollard (she/her)
Music & Lyrics: Craig Mather (he/him)
Musical Supervisor / Orchestrator & Arranger: Steve Moss (he/him)
PTA, The Musical follows a hilariously dysfunctional parent-teacher association as they battle strained relationships, reluctant recruits, and looming school closure. Forced to unite, the mismatched group discovers unlikely friendships, rekindled love, and the true power of community in this feel-good British comedy.
Wed 12 November – Legendary: The Myth of Creation
Writer & Performer: Cheeyang Ng (they/them)
Music Director: Yshani Perinpanayagam (she/her)
A solo musical ritual by Fred Ebb, Jonathan Larson & Princess Grace Award-winning songwriter, Cheeyang Ng. A queer Asian immigrant shares their stories of family, queerness, and belonging, asking: “Should I have a child?” Together with the audience, they create a new myth, one that cannot be erased.