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UPCOMING WORK
LOURDES! THE MUSICAL
Work-in-progress sharing of a bold new show about miracles and the people who stage them, ahead of its première in autumn 2026.
London Irish Centre / 11 Apr 2026 (sold out) / Join waiting list here
Music, lyrics & musical direction by MFJ. Book & lyrics by Anthony Keigher. Featuring original material by Ódú. Directed by Sarah Meadows. Produced by Hannah Turk for Xnthony Ltd.
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BEATTIE EDMONDSON FIRST AND THEN HOLLY BURN AFTER (OR MAYBE THE OTHER WAY AROUND)
Work-in-progress show for the two comedy icons – may feature song(s).
London Pleasance Islington / 25 Apr 2026 / Buy tickets here
Possible song(s) by MFJ. Written & performed by Holly Burn & Beattie Edmondson.
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NANNY
Radio adaptation of the heartwarming play about friendship, faltering, and staying true to yourself despite it all.
BBC Radio 4 / May 2026
Songs, musical direction & piano by MFJ. Written by Alana Ramsey, Lizzie Stables & Jenny Rainsford. Directed by Sara Pascoe. Produced by Perfectly Normal Productions with Folio.
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ELTON REIMAGINED
National tour for musical impressionist Jess Robinson’s ★★★★★ hit show.
UK / 8 May 2026– / Buy tickets here
Arrangements & musical direction by MFJ. Written & performed by Jess Robinson. Co-produced by Jess Robinson, Topper & Fred & Sophie Chapman Talent.
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MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD
Just when you thought it was safe to re-industrialise the north… Mrs Thatcher’s back! A brand new drag comedy musical extravaganza (not suitable for miners…) starring the incomparable Matt Tedford.
Edinburgh Assembly George Square Gardens / 5–30 Aug 2026 / Buy tickets here
Music, lyrics, arrangements & musical direction by MFJ. Written by Jon Brittain, Matt Tedford & Tasha Dhanraj. Directed by Jon Brittain. Produced by Laura Elmes for Wildpark Entertainment.
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RECENT WORK
SWEET NELL: THE STORY OF AUSTRALIA’S ROSE
Podcast chronicling the life of Nellie Stewart, an Australian cultural icon whose career, romance with George Musgrove,* and charismatic charm captivated the nation.
Music arrangements by MFJ. Written, produced & presented by Ali McGregor. Recipient of the Frank Van Straten Fellowship 2024.
[*theatrical impresario George Musgrove is my first cousin three times removed!]
DASHING
A full-length workshop concert of a brand-new queer rom-com musical.
London Underbelly Boulevard
18–23 Dec 2025
Music, lyrics, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Book & lyrics by Will Jackson.
Supported by The Other Palace, Mercury Musical Developments (Musical Bites) and Arts Council England.
THE ELMER ADVENTURE
Three friends head off on a joyful jungle adventure in this magical adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved Elmer books.
Manchester The Lowry Salford / 22–26 Oct 2024
London Southbank Centre / 30 Oct–3 Nov 2024
UK Tour / 8 Apr–20 Jul 2025
London Soho Theatre Walthamstow / 20 Dec 2025–4 Jan 2026
Music, 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
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 (reading)
17 Oct 2025
Music & lyrics by MFJ.
Book & lyrics by Jon Brittain.
Directed by Christopher Gattelli.
Produced by Seth A. Goldstein & Isaac Robert Hurwitz for Hugo Six.
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 & 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
I CAN DIE TOO
A play with music about a play with music, inspired by Cocteau’s ‘La Voix Humaine’ and playfully reimagined during a chaotic tech rehearsal.
London Sadler’s Wells (reading)
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 Lovechild with Aria Entertainment.
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Work in DEVELOPment
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Rochester Knockers
A deliciously dark new musical comedy following the Fox sisters in their final séance in 1888.
Music & lyrics by MFJ.
Written & performed by Natasha Granger & Kerrie Thomason with Tamsin Dowsett.
Directed by Ben Clark.
Produced by Swipe Right.
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BECKTACULAR BECKTACULAR
Premièring Spring 2027
Music & lyrics by MFJ.
Book & lyrics by Olivia Hirst.
Produced by Silent Uproar & Red Ladder.