The Other Palace and Mercury Musical Developments present MUSICAL BITES, a ‘tasting menu’ of exciting musicals in development. Served at 1.30pm every other Wednesday, 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.
LINE-UP
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. Can Georgie find the courage she needs to rescue her beloved cat?
A fun, heartwarming musical brought to you by the team behind UPLIFT Musical Theatre.
24 October – Just Be(e)
Book, Music, Lyrics: Carlo Bosticco
Music, Arrangements: Matt Randall
Life is hard in an industrial Hive!
Rebellious young bee Melissa can’t stand slaving away daily to make honey for the ‘Gods’.
She flees into the “Mad Beyond” and, during her adventures, uncovers some dark secrets… Are the Gods truly divine?
Her friends back home are living a lie. Will Melissa have the courage to rescue them?
8 November – Jilted
Creator/Writer: Lauryn Gaffney
Arranger/Musical Director: Ben Cooper
Jilted is a new musical you’ll want to run away with. It tells the story of Jill, an American in Ireland, who rebuilds her life after being left at the altar. With help from friends and her therapist, she gains the courage to pursue her dreams and discovers a life-altering secret hidden by her best friend. Jilted is celebration of friendship, self acceptance and unconditional love.
21 November – Instant Luv-noodles
Book: Tsukuri Miyano
Music: Nian Tong
Producer:Mrin Somani
Experience an unconventional love story swirling with humour, heart, and noodles!
The protagonist, Naomi, worries about her relationships with those around her. After a breakup with her boyfriend, she discovers a mysterious product called “Instant Luv-Noodles,” which allows people to enjoy an ideal relationship instantly for five hours.