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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.
Composition, lyrics & musical direction by MFJ.
Directed by Toby Mitchell.
Produced by Tall Stories.
Salford The Lowry (22–26 Oct 24)
London Southbank Centre (30 Oct–3 Nov 24)
UK Tour (8 Apr–20 Jul 25)
Walthamstow Soho Theatre (20 Dec 25–4 Jan 26)
“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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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.
Arrangements, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Written and performed by Jess Robinson.
Co-produced by Jess Robinson, Topper & Fred & Sophie Chapman Talent.
Brighton Komedia (7 Jun 25)
Glastonbury Festival (29 Jun 25)
London Soho Theatre (1-4 Jul 25)
Isle of Wight Bosco Theatre (24 Jul 25)
Edinburgh Assembly (30 Jul–24 Aug 25)
London Underbelly Boulevard (20 Sep 25)
“An uproarious triumph” ★★★★★ Broadway World
”A masterclass in musical comedy” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Reviews
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DASHING
A brand-new Christmas musical.
Composition, lyrics, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Book and lyrics by Will Jackson.
Presented by The Other Palace and Mercury Musical Developments (Musical Bites).
London Other Palace (12 Jun 25)
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I CAN DIE TOO
Piaf meets punk, inspired by Cocteau’s ‘La voix humaine’.
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.
London Sadler’s Wells (23 May 25)
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GUNPOWDER HILL
An intriguing musical of hidden consequences, loosely based on a true Surrey story.
Libretto, composition, lyrics, musical direction & piano by MFJ.
Directed by Julian Woolford.
Produced by Guildford School of Acting (MFA Musical Theatre New Writing Project).
Guildford Ivy Arts Centre (27 Feb–1 Mar 25)
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FRISKY & MANNISH:
POPCORN
From its sweeping soundtracks and iconic themes to its ludicrous tropes, the silver screen is fertile ground for the pop academics to rip apart and redefine.
Writing, direction, arrangements, performance & piano by MFJ.
Co-written and performed by Laura Corcoran.
Co-directed by Laura Corcoran, James Cook, Tom Lyon, Olivia Race, Stuart Warrington for Superla.tv, & Baz Hilton.
Produced by Henry Filloux-Bennett for Lawrence Batley Theatre with Simon Clark.
Streaming (31 Jul–31 Aug 24)
“An absolute riot that sets the bar for hybrid comedy productions punishingly high” ★★★★ West End Best Friend
“Incredible musical talent” ★★★★ Frankly My Dear
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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.