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CURRENT & RECENT WORK
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THE ELMER ADVENTURE
Three friends head off on a joyful jungle adventure in this magical adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved Elmer books.
Salford The Lowry / 22–26 Oct 2024
London Southbank Centre / 30 Oct–3 Nov 2024
UK Tour / 8 Apr–20 Jul 2025
Walthamstow Soho Theatre / 20 Dec 2025–4 Jan 2026
Composition, lyrics & musical direction by MFJ.
Directed by Toby Mitchell.
Produced by Tall Stories.
“So catchy that children were singing it as they left the auditorium” Musical Theatre Review
”The music is a standout” All About Theatre
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DASHING
A full-length workshop concert of a brand-new queer rom-com musical.
London Underbelly Boulevard / 18–23 Dec 2025
Composition, lyrics, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Book and lyrics by Will Jackson.
Supported by The Other Palace and Mercury Musical Developments (Musical Bites).
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KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER!
An invite-only industry presentation of an American adaptation of the show set in Duluth, Minnesota.
New York City Manhattan Movement & Arts Center / 17 Oct 2025
Composition & lyrics by MFJ.
Book & lyrics by Jon Brittain.
Directed by Christopher Gattelli.
Produced by Seth A. Goldstein & Isaac Robert Hurwitz for Hugo Six.
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JESS ROBINSON:
YOUR SONG
Celebrating Elton John through the voices of iconic women, courtesy of pitch-perfect impressions from the multi award-winning ‘Dead Ringers' star.
Brighton Komedia / 7 Jun 2025
Glastonbury Festival / 29 Jun 2025
London Soho Theatre / 1-4 Jul 2025
Isle of Wight Bosco Theatre / 24 Jul 2025
Edinburgh Assembly / 30 Jul–24 Aug 2025
London Underbelly Boulevard / 20 Sep 2025
Arrangements, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Written and performed by Jess Robinson.
Co-produced by Jess Robinson, Topper & Fred & Sophie Chapman Talent.
“An uproarious triumph” ★★★★★ Broadway World
”A masterclass in musical comedy” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Reviews
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I CAN DIE TOO
Piaf meets punk, inspired by Cocteau’s ‘La voix humaine’.
London Sadler’s Wells / 23 May 2025
Arrangements, musical direction & keyboards by MFJ.
Story by Frances Ruffelle.
Play by Alan Cumming, Sally George & Frances Ruffelle.
Directed by Bill Buckhurst.
Produced by Aria Entertainment.
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GUNPOWDER HILL
An intriguing musical of hidden consequences, loosely based on a true Surrey story.
Guildford Ivy Arts Centre / 27 Feb–1 Mar 2025
Libretto, composition, lyrics, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Directed by Julian Woolford.
Produced by Guildford School of Acting (MFA Musical Theatre New Writing Project).
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UPCOMING & DEVELOPING WORK
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BECKTACULAR BECKTACULAR
Composition & lyrics by MFJ.
Book and lyrics by Olivia Hirst.
Produced by Silent Uproar.
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LOURDES! THE MUSICAL!
Composition and lyrics by MFJ.
Book and lyrics by Anthony Keigher.
Directed by Sarah Meadows.
Produced by Xnthony Ltd.