York New Music Festival

TUESDAY 23 JULY - MONDAY 29 JULY 2013 JOSEPH ROWNTREE THEATRE

AUSTEN

THE MUSICAL

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Willy Russell

By providing a showcase for new musicals and works -in- progress, the Festival will be an invaluable stimulus and encouragement to all those who, against the odds, grapple with this most demanding, but highly rewarding form of theatre.

I hope that the Festival and all those who participate in it go from strength to strength’.

Willy wrote not only the book and the lyrics but also the score for his musical Blood Brothers, spending the whole of 1982 turning the small scale production of Blood Brothers into a full scale musical, revising the book, writing the lyrics and composing all the music himself.

In addition of course, Willy Russell created the musical stage version of the original television film Our Day Out and has provided the scores for the feature films, Shirley Valentine, Dancin’ Thru The Dark and Mr Love as well as for the TV series Connie and the television play Terrace.

FESTIVAL CLUB Festival Club

WHY NOT JOIN OUR FESTIVAL CLUB BY BECOMING A VIP OR DAY TICKET HOLDER

Balcony seats are reserved for vip’s and day ticket holders only. Vip tickets give unlimited access to the whole festival with other goodies thrown in! Please note these are not available from the York Theatre Royal box office but can be obtained on application to: jim@welsman.com

VIP SILVER - I ticket for each show £50.00

VIP GOLD - 2 tickets for each show £80.00 DAY TICKETS

Vip & Day Tickets include exclusive access to balcony seats and light refreshments available between performances.

Saturday 27 July £30 Senior Citizens £20 Sunday 28 July £30 Senior Citizens £20

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‘I was delighted to learn of the York New Musical Festival and wish it every success in encouraging and developing new work for the musical stage.

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Jim Welsman T

he York New Musical Festival has been launched to encourage the writing and performing of musical theatre, one of our great and much loved art forms, by serving as a showcase for a diverse array of new musicals.

With your support we will provide an affordable way for artists to mount professional productions that reach their peers, industry professionals and most importantly you, our musical theatre audiences.

We hope the Festival will become an annual event which will aim in future years to discover, nurture, and promote promising artists at all stages of development, and seek to inspire you, our audiences, through vibrant, accessible and powerful new work.

The Festival will also give artists the crucial chance to hone their craft and their musicals, by realising their shows in three dimensions before responsive audiences.

The Festival will endeavour to attract the participation of well-known actors, directors and other established members of the theatre industry and create an environment rich with mentorship opportunities for newer artists, and make the festival a leading venue for the discovery of talented new performers, directors, choreographers, designers, and producers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as well as writers.

We wish to thank the composers, directors, producers, performers and everyone else involved in the shows which make up this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival. In particular, we would like to thank the trustees and voluntary staff of the Joseph Rowntree Theatre for all their help and cooperation and for providing a fitting venue in our first year.

To you, our audience, we ask for your much needed support for all the shows at our first festival , which will give us the encouragement to grow and expand the festival in the years to come.

Thank you in anticipation of your support.

Jim Welsman Festival Director YORK NEW MUSICAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION

Fellow Directors

KEITH HUMPHREY ROBERT READMAN MIKE ROGERSON ROB WINLOW

Financial Support

THE YORK COMMON GOOD TRUST THE PATRICIA & DONALD SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST

City of York Council

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G rateful thanks. The Festival would not have been possible without the help of many people.

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LADY LUCK: A NEW MUSICAL

Tuesday 23 July 19.30 Book, Music & Lyrics by Antony Irwin

Xander Jackson is a self-assured, occasionally cocky, 27 year old working in the city.

Whilst living with girlfriend, Zoe, he lusts after a more exciting lifestyle.

Promiscuous workmate, Madison, and demure school friend, Paige, weave their own stimulation into Xander’s life. With pulses racing 3 modern women compete for the love of one lucky guy.

Let the games begin...

“Charming & Heart-warming” – Katharine Moraz “Ridiculously talented” – Adam Bailey “Stunning” – Dickens World, Kent

***** ****

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SEASONS

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easons is an original musical, which delves into the lives of two relationships that are suddenly changed forever.

Former classmates - Helen and Peter reconnect with one another at a high school reunion, which leads to an unexpected pregnancy, whilst mother and daughter – Hope and Mrs. Jones are trying to grapple with an unwelcome diagnosis, which tears their lives apart.

Written and composed by Elaine Pechacek and Katie Hammond Seasons explores the characters with humour and realism, which will leave the audience wanting more until the bitter end.

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Wed 24 July 19.30 Thur 25 July 19.30 Fri 26 July 19.30 Directed by Robert Readman Musical Director Barbara Chan

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FRANCESCA’S PASSENGER

Sat 27 July 14.30 Written, Composed and Directed by Becky Callaghan

Francesca’s Passenger is a new musical set in 1948.

The story follows a shy, quiet young woman called Francesca, who is trying to escape her troubled upbringing, which continues to haunt her. Uprooting to a new town, she begins to slowly rebuild her life as she starts her new job working as a governess. However, once she realises this household is full of its own secrets, she finds she cannot help but be changed by what is happening around her, and in turn change them. However, it is not her that causes this affect, but rather what she brings with her…

*Please note Francesca’s Passenger is a rehearsed reading production with music.

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£8.00, £6.00 (over 60s & under 25s, rehearsed reading)

AUSTEN THE MUSICAL

BY ROB WINLOW

Sat 27 July 15.45 Written, Composed and Directed by Rob Winlow

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usten The Musical explores Jane’s struggle to have her work published in a male dominated environment, her failed romances, her vow to reject a woman’s conventional lifestyle in Georgian England.

A stunning story following Jane Austen’s transition from a country parson’s daughter to one of the most widely read writers in English Literature. Austen The Musical is full of stunning songs with moments of joy, despair and heart-wrenching sadness.

Described as a writer and composer who shows real promise ‘as a story-teller who can operate efficiently in the musical form’, Rob Winlow’s reading of Austen The Musical will leave you wanting more. *Please note Austen The Musical is a rehearsed reading production with music.

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AUSTEN

THE MUSICAL

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GIRL WITH A TORCH

Sat 27 July 17.30 Sun 28 July 14.30 Written, Composed and Directed by Judit Catan

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fter a quarrel between her father and mother, a young girl called Julie is left all alone with only her teddy bear for comfort.

With Big Ted’s support and gifts from Martha the Fairy, Julie sets out to search for something that’s lost; a secret treasure, a long lost desire; something she cannot remember. However, with the arrival of Sally the evil Witch and her Creatures of the Night, who are equipped with magical powers which are used to kidnap abandoned Street Children, things are not going to be as easy as it initially seems. Will Julie be snatched up like the other street children? Or will she rise up to the challenge and manage to reach her Grandma’s shack in time for Christmas? And will she finally find that mysterious thing she has been looking for?

Filled with delightful song, music and dance in a beautiful theatrical environment with a vibrant set and costumed characters, Girl With A Torch is a truly magical production that you and your children will cherish forever.

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CINDY WELLER

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Sat 27 July 19.30 Sun 28 July 20.30 Writen and Composed by Mike Rogerson

W ritten and Composed by York based Mike Rogerson, Cindy Weller is a reworking of the well known story of Cinderella, but with a twist!

Cindy Weller a beautiful young girl from a golfing family, is stuck at home looking after her dad and her horrible twin brothers who force her to cook, clean and slave for them on a daily basis.

Banned from playing golf by her widowed father, she eventually gets the chance to play with the help of the Ladies Captain and falls hopelessly in love with the golf pro ending up cooking, cleaning and slaving for him on a daily basis!

For all golf devotees. Full of original 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style songs, humorous scenes and of course a good round of golf. Cindy Weller is a fabulous family show, which will have you laughing from beginning to end.

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ARMADA THE MUSICAL

Sun 28 July 16.30 Mon 29 July 19.30 Written, Composed and Directed by Rob Winlow

ISpanish t’s 1588 and Queen Elizabeth’s England is on the verge of being invaded by the Armada.

Dr John Dee (bogus Philosopher, Scientist, Magician and Astrologer to the throne) manipulates the Queen into stationing his young supernatural apprentice Sarah on board Sir Francis Drake’s ship to help defeat the invasion. Onboard ship, Sarah falls hopelessly in love with Thomas. She takes the conflict into her own hands leaving her life hanging in the balance. What will become of Sarah? Will she be reunited with Thomas, remain Dr John Dee’s puppet or even lose her life in the process of fighting for Queen and Country?

Written and composed by BBC Radio 2 Golden Oldie Nominee Rob Winlow, Armada The Musical is a multimedia contemporary production filled with brilliantly executed songs, traditional costumes and dance. Armada The Musical is an outstanding production for the whole family to see.

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CONFESSIONS OF A RABBI’S DAUGHTER

R achel Wiseman has always dreamed of making her father, Rabbi Wiseman, proud by becoming a Rabbitzen (a Rabbi’s wife).

On the brink of making their dreams come true, Rachel’s friendship with Sarah blossoms into love. See her choose between her heart and her dreams through charming and emotive songs.

Written and composed by newcomer Emily Rose Simons, Confessions Of A Rabbi’s Daughter is a one-woman musical filled with quirky, funny and charming dialogue and lyrics, which challenges tradition vs modernity and stability vs excitement.

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Sun 28 July 18.30 Directed and Composed by Emily Rose Simons

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THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE 23 July 19.30 LADY LUCK 24 July 19.30 SEASONS 25 July 19.30 SEASONS 26 July 19.30 SEASONS 27 July 14.30 FRANCESCA’S PASSENGER 27 July 15.45 AUSTEN THE MUSICAL 27 July 17.30 GIRL WITH A TORCH 27 July 19.30 CINDY WELLER 28 July 14.30 GIRL WITH A TORCH 28 July 16.30 ARMADA THE MUSICAL 28 July 18.30 CONFESSONS OF A RABBI’S DAUGHTER 28 July 20.30 CINDY WELLER 29 July 19.30 ARMADA THE MUSICAL £10.00, £8.00 (over 60s & under 25s) £8.00, £6.00 (over 60s & under 25s) (rehearsed reading) £10.00, £8.00 (over 60s & under 25s, under 7s free)

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