The Garden Cinema: The Company of Wolves (1984)
Neil Jordan, UK, 1984, 93m. A screening to commemorate the life and career of George Fenton, who sadly passed away this month,…
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Tender Loving Care (2026)
written and directed by Mike Leigh produced by Georgina Lowe starring Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, Kate O’Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson cinematography by…
The Garden Cinema: Western Approaches (1944)
Pat Jackson, UK, 1944, 83m. This edition of Composing Cinema examines the work of Clifton Parker, and his score for one of…
The Garden Cinema: Figures in a Landscape (1970)
Joseph Losey, UK, Spain, USA, 1970, 110m. This edition of Composing Cinema celebrates the experimental musician and three-time Oscar nominated composer Richard…
The Garden Cinema : Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964)
Bryan Forbes’ stylish psychological thriller, about a medium who plans to kidnap a child and help the police solve the crime to…
The Garden Cinema : The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968)
From director Tony Richardson comes this brilliant retelling of tragic events during the Crimean War between Britain and Russia in the 1850s.…
The Garden Cinema : The Servant (1963)
Adapted by celebrated playwright Harold Pinter from a story by Robin Maugham, The Servant sees spoiled young aristocrat Tony (James Fox) carelessly recruit…
Fest Film Lab – Berlin
COMPOSING FOR FILM WORKSHOP 10:00-18:00 21-22 February 2026 Funkhaus, Nalepastraße 18, 12459 Berlin, Germany WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Academy Award–nominated composer Gary Yershon will…
The Garden Cinema : The Ruling Class (1972)
The Garden Cinema welcomes Academy Award nominated composer John Cameron to discuss his score for Peter Medak’s satirical epic The Ruling Class…
The Garden Cinema : Blue Velvet (1986)
For this screening, Gary Yershon will be joined in discussion by Stephan Eicke, author of a new book, A Dream Come True,…
The Garden Cinema : The Skull (1965)
This special Halloween screening will be introduced by Oscar®-nominated composer Gary Yershon and showcases the work of the pioneering Elisabeth Lutyens (1906-1983)…
The Garden Cinema : Stolen Kisses (1968)
To mark the centennial of the great French composer Antoine Duhamel, this screening will be preceded by a special introduction from Oscar-nominated…
Sound of Cinema : BBC Radio 3
Saturday 10th May 16:00 Gary Yershon joins Matthew Sweet to celebrate Georges Auric’s work for cinema. programme webpage Matthew Sweet explores the…
Ivor Novello Award nomination 2025: Hard Truths
This year marks the 70th year of the prestigious awards, with the winners set to be revealed at the ceremony taking place…
The Garden Cinema : Les Demoiselles de Rochefort (1967)
Screened as part of the season Jacques Demy’s World, with an introduction by Oscar® nominated composer Gary Yershon Friday 4th April, 15:15 Jacques…
Is This What We Want?
I’m one of 1,000+ musicians who are jointly releasing this album today to protest the UK government’s planned changes to copyright law,…
The Garden Cinema : Le Mépris (1963)
Le Mépris is screening to celebrate the centenary of the great French film composer Georges Delerue, and will be introduced by Oscar nominated…
Soundtracking
Gary Yershon is Edith Bowman’s guest on Soundtracking, discussing Hard Truths, his relationship with the director Mike Leigh, his process and his experience within…
Hard Truths soundtrack
Available for download from Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, Youtube. CD available from Caldera Records
Composers in a Jukebox
From freeing oneself from traditional harmonic principals, intelligently misleading instrumental combinations, to the parallel between melody writing and the art of brewing…
Hard Truths
Preview screening of Hard Truths at the Garden Cinema Plus Q&A with Mike Leigh Friday 29th November 19:45 Written and Directed by Mike…
The Garden Cinema: The Last King of Scotland (2006)
The latest in the discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Gary Yershon. Gary’s guest is the film’s BAFTA-winning co-writer Jeremy Brock. Sunday…
The Garden Cinema: Moonage Daydream (2022)
The latest in the discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Gary Yershon. Gary’s guest is the artist and Academy Award®-winning sound editor…
The Garden Cinema: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
The latest in the discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Gary Yershon. Gary’s guest is the artist and Academy Award®-winning costume and…
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Composers Judit Varga, Nicolas Rabaeus and Lorenz Dangel are in conversation with Gary Yershon on July 3rd 2024 14:30 – 15:30 at Die Eins…
Le Bonnet de Benny
“Groundbreaking original large scale work for clarinet ensemble.” Now available from Saxtet Publications.
Ciné Lumière : Rediscovering Georges Auric
A major figure in French art music, Georges Auric (1899-1983) was the presiding genius of French film composition from the 1930s until…
The Garden Cinema: Gravity (2013)
Alfonso Cuarón, USA, 2013, 91m. Thursday May 16th 20:00 The Garden Cinema 39-41 Parker St, London WC2B 5E 020 3369 5000 Our…
Ciné Lumière: The L-Shaped Room (1962)
Tues 12th March 2024 18:00 Institut français du Royaume-Uni 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT On its release in 1962, The L-Shaped…
The Garden Cinema: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Our screening on 22 February is the latest in our discussion series, In the Works, hosted by Oscar nominated composer Gary Yershon.…
The Garden Cinema: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989)
Peter Greenaway’s culinary tale of passion and revenge. Our screening on 4 January is the latest discussion hosted by Oscar nominated composer…
Hansel & Gretel
Christmas at Shakespeare’s Globe 8th December 2023 – 7th January 2024 Written by Simon Armitage Music by Gary Yershon Designed by Rae…
Metamorphonie
Musée de la Romanité 16 Bd des Arènes, 30000 Nîmes, France Récits, danses et musique ! C’est pour le dédale du Musée…
OneTrackMinds
www.wiltons.org.uk Stories About Life Changing Songs Saturday 25th November, 7.30pm Wilton’s www.wiltons.org.uk
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023)
SPECIAL IMAX SCREENING + Q&A WITH TIM YIP & GARY YERSHON @BFI IMAX Tuesday 17th October 2023, 8:30 pm Director: Wuershan Art…
The Garden Cinema : Atonement (2007)
Wednesday 11th October, 19:45 The Garden Cinema 39-41 Parker St, London WC2B 5E 020 3369 5000 This screening will be followed by…
Le Bonnet de Benny
Gary’s new work for clarinet ensemble poco assai at the Nîmes Metropole Jazz Festival October 5th 2023 Mattéo BERTON-SCHWARTZ : Clarinette Antoine MÉZY : Clarinette…
When Winston Went to War with the Wireless
Donmar Warehouse 2 June 2023 – 29 July 2023 WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS BY JACK THORNE A true…
The Garden Cinema: Infamous (2006)
Saturday 20th May, 19:30 The Garden Cinema 39-41 Parker St, London WC2B 5E 020 3369 5000 Toby Jones will be in conversation…
Soho Bites: All Night Long (1962)
At Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho, Dominic Delargy talks to Gary Yershon and Tom Smith about Basil Dearden’s All Night Long (1962) Soho…
Kino Quickies: Scrooge (1935)
Sunday December 18th at 1:30pm Scrooge (1935) Before Michael Caine, before Bill Murray, even before Alastair Sim – there was Seymour Hicks…
Left Turns
The musicals of Broadway and London’s West End have never been shy of joining the picket line, mixing musical comedy with social…
Mike Leigh in Conversation
Thu 08 Sep — Sun 30 Oct 2022 The Garden Cinema presents Mike Leigh in Conversation, a curated retrospective in two parts, exploring…
Jonas Gwangwa Initiative
LOS ANGELES, CA and LONDON, U.K. – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Mercury Studios, today announced…
Soundtrack Zurich 2022
28th September 16:00 – 17:00 Film Composer Talk with Rachel Portman hosted by Gary Yershon NZZ – Festival Lounge Soundtrack Zurich…
Thrice upon a Song
Academy Award, Ivor Novello Award and Drama-Desk nominated composer, Gary Yershon makes a welcome return to Crazy Coqs for the third in…
Left Turns
The musicals of Broadway and London’s West End have never been shy of joining the picket line, mixing musical comedy with social…
Gigi + Q&A with Leslie Caron
A special screening of one of the last hurrahs of MGM’s Golden Age, followed by a discussion between Leslie Caron and Gary…
Kino Quickies: Say It With Flowers
Sunday May 8th at 1:30pm Say it With Flowers (1934) Kind-hearted market traders stage a fundraising concert featuring some of the most…
The Antrios
Le Quatuor Amayères present the French premiere of Gary’s second woodwind quartet: Friday 29th April , 18:30 at Le Prolé, Nîmes Saturday…
Left Turns
The musicals of Broadway and London’s West End have never been shy of joining the picket line, mixing musical comedy with social…
An American in Paris+Q&A with Leslie Caron
An American in Paris + Q&A Ciné Lumiere, 9th December 2021, 7pm Now digitally restored 60 years after it swept the Oscars,…
Naked+Q&A with Mike Leigh
Ciné Lumiere, Nov 27th 2021 7pm Newly remastered by the BFI National Archive, Mike Leigh’s portrait of male angst and social dislocation…
Reel Change: Los Angeles Philharmonic : 21st Nov 2021
Nov 21st 2021 Walt Disney Concert Hall Program Nicholas BRITELL Selections from Vice Mica LEVI Selections from Jackie Gary YERSHON “Mr. Turner” from…
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Rachel Portman Rachel’s career demonstrates considerable breadth and depth, as well as longevity. We greet her as a familiar friend, yes, but…
The Antrios
woodwind quartet original edition for mixed reeds: E flat clarinet, B flat clarinet, alto saxophone and baritone saxophone. also available for clarinet…
Southend Film Festival 2021
Opening Gala 16th Sept 2021: Brighton (2019) https://www.southendfilmfestival.com/opening-gala Opening Gala 16th Sept 2021: Brighton (2019)
Julian v Sandy
Two British songwriters, Julian Slade and Sandy Wilson, have been bracketed together ever since the immortal words “I’m Julian, and this is…
Soundvision
In conversation with Soho Radio’s Sukie Smith listen to the show In conversation with Soho Radio’s Sukie Smith: “Oscar nominated composer Gary…
MediaSoundHamburg: Directors and Their Composers
Stephan Eicke interviews Gary Yershon for the MSH blog read the interview Stephan Eicke interviews Gary Yershon for the MSH blog read…
The Comedy of Errors: NT at Home
The 2011 production starring Lenny Henry, Michelle Terry and Lucien Msamati directed by Dominic Cooke design by Bunny Christie lighting design by…
Composing for Film
WORKSHOP WITH GARY YERSHON DURATION: 4 x 4-hour online sessions HOURS: April 24th 2021 14:00-18:00 GMT April 25th 2021 14:00-18:00 GMT May…
Soho Bites podcast: A Touch of Class (1973) & Bradley’s Spanish Bar
This is the Spanish episode. Dominic Delargy finds out about the history of Bradley’s Spanish Bar from its manager, Jan de Vries…
Ready for Anything
Ready for Anything is a playful eight minutes of rapidly-changing moods concentrating the contrasts of a three-movement work into one. From its opening cadenzas to…
Twice Upon a Song
13 December | 6.30PM Academy Award, Ivor Novello Award and Drama-Desk nominated composer, Gary Yershon, makes a welcome return to the Crazy Coqs…
Julian v Sandy
Two British songwriters, Julian Slade and Sandy Wilson, have been bracketed together ever since the immortal words “I’m Julian, and this is…
Mural Morsels: George Melly
A series of short features made for Soho Radio. Each week we talk to a different person about somebody in the Spirit of Soho…
Philharmonia in the Studio
Philharmonia Orchestra What does an orchestra do when it’s not on stage? Since its inception, the Philharmonia has been renowned for its…
Lockdown Variations
By convention, the theme of a set of variations is stated at the start. However, the theme of LOCKDOWN VARIATIONS comes at…
BFI Network Live
Webinar with composers Gary Yershon and Roma Yagnik 15th May 2020 14:00 BST details here
Remote with Redgrave & Richardson
While under quarantine, AMPAS’ European members hopped on a Zoom call to discuss the state of the film industry. Composer Gary Yershon…
4000 Miles
Matthew Warchus directs Eileen Atkins (The Crown; The Height of the Storm, West End/Broadway) and Timothée Chalamet (Lady Bird; Call Me By Your Name) this…
23rd British Screen/Ecrans Brittaniques Festival
March 6-15 2020, Nímes, France. Music in cinema: Gary Yershon is a British composer who has written for television, radio, theater and film.…
The Minghella Project
World Premiere The Wallis Production of The Minghella Project in Association with BODYTRAFFIC Apr 18 – Apr 25 BRAM GOLDSMITH THEATER The…
Twice Upon A Song
29 JANUARY | 9.15PM Academy Award, Ivor Novello Award and Drama-Desk nominated composer, Gary Yershon, makes a welcome return to the Crazy Coqs…
The Windermere Children
BBC Two: 27 January 9pm – 10.30pm One-off special telling the story of child survivors of the Holocaust who were sent to…
Twice Upon A Song
20th JANUARY | 7.00 PM Academy Award, Ivor Novello Award and Drama-Desk nominated composer, Gary Yershon, makes a welcome return to the Crazy…
Composing for Film
WORKSHOP WITH GARY YERSHON DURATION: 2 days HOURS: 11/12 . 01 . 2020 LOCATION: University of Greenwich, London UK
INTERNATIONAL SOUND & FILM MUSIC FESTIVAL
Pula, Croatia : 19-21 October 2019 http://www.isfmf.com/oscar-nominated-composer-gary-yershon-confirmed-as-a-guest-and-lecturer/
Widescreen Weekend 2019
The National Science and Media Museum’s world-renowned celebration of cinema technology, Widescreen Weekend, this year includes CARMEN JONES (Otto Preminger 1954) DATE: Saturday 12…
The Height of the Storm
10th September 2019 – 17th November 2019 Samuel J Friedman Theatre 261 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036 The Height of…
Once Upon A Song
Story songs at The Crazy Coqs – Brasserie Zédel Academy Award, Ivor Novello Award and Drama-Desk nominated composer, Gary Yershon, returns to his…
Setting the Stage
From 1.30–5.30pm June 21st 2019 Join us for another gathering of theatre practitioners – this time specialising in stage design: set designers,…
Ciné Lumière season: Les Parapluies de Cherbourg
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Friday 26th April 6.30pm Cert. U 92 mins in French with EN…
Oscar® Creatives
Topsy-Turvy (12A) + ScreenTalk with Lindy Hemming 25 Apr 2019, 19:00 ,Barbican Cinema 2 Oscar®-winning costume designer Lindy Hemming joins the film’s…
The Great Blueness
7 & 11 March 2019 The Great Blueness The London Symphony Orchestra commissioned Gary to compose this exploration of music and colour. The Great…
Shaping the Stage
2pm–5.30pm : March 1st 2019 We are living through a particularly rich period in expressive movement. Whether realised in genres with a long…
Once Upon A Song
Story songs at The Crazy Coqs – Brasserie Zédel Gary returns to his first love of singing as he presents a celebration…
Ciné Lumière season: The L-Shaped Room
Thu 17 January 2019 Institut français du Royaume-Uni 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role…
Timeline: the story of music and sound in film
Timeline no 5: UK Scores This event will present the history and impact of UK scores from The 39 Steps (1935) to…
The Height of the Storm
The Height of the Storm is a beautifully compelling family drama by Florian Zeller, “the most exciting playwright of our time” (The Guardian). Starring two…
Duet for Two Pianos : The Cannon’s Mouth
Recorded August 14th, 2018 in the performance space at City University, London Pianists: Michael Haslam and Marcus Tilt Recording engineer: John Leonard
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Jed Kurzel (Assassin’s Creed, Alien: Covenant, Jupiter’s Moon) COMPOSING FOR FILM: August 24th 10:00-11:30 in conversation with Gary Yershon more here
Widescreen Weekend 2018
The National Science and Media Museum’s world-renowned celebration of cinema technology, Widescreen Weekend, today announces the programme for its 22nd edition (11–14…
An Evening with Mike Leigh
A tribute to the great writer-director. Mike Leigh in conversation with Gary Yershon photos: Natalie Martinez http://www.nataliemartinezphotography.com The Academy of Motion Picture…
Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy on the BBC
Julius Caesar, Sunday 17 June on BBC FOUR The entire Trilogy – Julius Caesar, Henry IV and The Tempest – available on iPlayer following…
Composing the Stage
COMPOSING THE STAGE Since the time of the Ancient Greeks, composers have written for theatre, and yet their visibility as artists is…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar Scores: La La Land (12A) + ScreenTalk with Justin Hurwitz 3.30 p.m. 26th May 2018 Cinema 2 Damien Chazelle’s glorious musical…
Timeline: the Story of Music and Sound in Film
Timeline: European Film Scores Part of Timeline: the story of music and sound in film Thursday 19 April, 7pm Tickets £5 and includes a…
Composing for Film
Approaching the different angles of what it takes to be a professional composer: from starting and guiding your career to how scores…
Picturing the Composer
Gary’s chapter in The Composer on Screen: Essays on Classical Music Biopics, edited by Paul Fryer. available via bookshops or order direct from McFarland…
Timeline: the Story of Music and Sound in Film
Timeline: Hollywood Scores Part of Timeline: the story of music and sound in film Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, Malet Street Thu 18 January,…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar® Scores: Up (U) + ScreenTalk with Michael Giacchino 7pm 18th October 2017 Cinema 2 Desperate to fulfil a lifelong dream, 78 year…
Timeline: The Story of Music and Sound in Film
Sound in Cinema: from The Jazz Singer to The Conversation with Walter Murch Part of Timeline: the story of music and sound…
Join the Dots
Join the Dots, Series 1 Monday 18th – Friday 22nd September 2017 13:45 BBC Radio 4 Then there was a pause… Janet…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar® Scores: The Artist (PG) + ScreenTalk with Ludovic Bource 7pm 20 Sept 2017 Cinema 2 At the height of his fame, suave silent film…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar Composers: What Else Did They Write? Ratcatcher (PG) + Discussion with Rachel Portman 6.10 pm 13 Sept 2017 Cinema 1 Home 2 Tony Wilson Place Manchester…
Follies at the National Theatre
The official National Theatre programme Contents: Stephen Sondheim’s biographer David Benedict on the making of a musical dramatist; composer Gary Yershon on…
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COMPOSING FOR FILM: August 25th 12:oo-13:30 Amelie Thyssen Auditorium, Fritz Thyssen Stiftung Workshop Discussion with Lesley Barber (Manchester by the Sea, You Can Count On Me,…
Duet for Viola and Cello
Premiere performance 2nd July 2017, Stream House, Haslemere, Surrey. Raisa Zapryanova (viola) and Nick Cooper (cello)
Bath Film Festival – FilmScore 2017
FilmScore Final 2017 with judges: Gary Yershon, Natalie Holt, Brian Lock and Lillian Henley, presented by Laura Rawlings with finalists Sam MacDonald,…
FEST Training Ground 2017
FEST – Training Ground Training Ground is an annual educational event that takes place alongside FEST – New Directors | New Films Festival.…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar® Scores: Dangerous Liaisons (18) + ScreenTalk with George Fenton 7pm 14 June 2017 Cinema 2 Love and cynicism make for a…
Northern Ballet : The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Telling the story of an unlikely friendship blossoming through the disturbing events of World War II, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas…
Timeline: The Story of Music and Sound in Film
TIMELINE: THE STORY OF MUSIC AND SOUND IN FILM Thursday 4 May, 7pm Free event: ticketed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Jerwood Vanbrugh…
Oscar® Scores
Atonement (15) + ScreenTalk with composer Dario Marianelli Wed 8 Mar, Cinema 2, 6.30pm UK/France/USA 2007 Dir Joe Wright 123min An exceptional…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar © Winning Scores: The Full Monty (15) + ScreenTalk with Anne Dudley Wed December 7th 7pm Barbican Cinema 2 UK 1997 Dir Peter Cattaneo 91…
Braunschweig International Film Festival
On Saturday, 12 November, the festival presented Patrick Doyle in conversation with his composer colleague and fellow Oscar nominee Gary Yershon. read more…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar © Winning Scores: Emma (U) + ScreenTalk with Rachel Portman Wed October 26th 7pm Barbican Cinema 2 UK 1996 Dir Douglas McGrath 118 min…
41st Gdynia Film Festival
The Jury of the 41st Gdynia Film Festival The 41st Gdynia Film Festival hereby presents the jury of: Main Competition, Visions Apart…
Oscar® Scores
Oscar © Winning Scores: Gravity 3D (15)+ ScreenTalk with Steven Price Wed September 14th 7pm, Barbican Cinema 2 UK/US 2013, Dir. Alfonso Cuarón, 91…
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Gary in conversation with Vasco Hexel… www.facebook.com/SoundTrackCologne …and with Cliff Martinez
Oscar® Scores
Oscar © Winning Scores: Shakespeare in Love (15)+ ScreenTalk with Stephen Warbeck Wed June 15th 7pm, Barbican Cinema 1 UK, 1998, Dir. John Madden,…
Old Vic Associate Artist
…composer Gary Yershon has also joined the theatre as an associate artist. He joins current associates including Dennis Kelly, Drew McOnie and…
Interview with M Magazine
Online magazine of the PRS http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/genres/soundtrack-genres/interview-gary-yershon/ photo credit : Manuel Harlan
Oscar® Scores
Oscar © Winning Scores: The English Patient (15) + ScreenTalk with Gabriel Yared Wed 20 April 7pm, Cinema 1 UK, 1996, Dir. Anthony Minghella,…
The Caretaker
Old Vic Theatre Sat 26 Mar – Sat 14 May 2016 directed by Matthew Warchus more information : Old Vic website https://garyyershon.com/wp-content/uploads/Caretaker-suite.mp3 …
The Broken Heart
by John Ford directed by Iqbal Kahn RADA RADA productions website Jerwood Vanburgh Theatre Thurs 10 March–Sat 19 March 7.30pm Matinées…
Grand Scores 2016
GRAND SCORES 2016 : Best Orchestral Score (Mr Turner) Patrick Doyle, Gary Yershon, Timo Hietala and Eric Serra attend the Moet & Chandon…
The Master Builder
Old Vic Theatre Mon 25 Jan – Sat 19 Mar 2016 directed by Matthew Warchus https://garyyershon.com/wp-content/uploads/Ibsen-poem-v2.mp3 poem : Henrik Ibsen music: Gary…
The Cocktail Party
14 September – 10 October 2015 The Print Room, 103 Notting Hill, London, W11 3LB 020 3642 6606 trailer on Youtube 14…
Thomas Doggett Deceased
The Fishmongers’ Company in collaboration with RADA – June 2015. Synopsis: Part of the celebrations to mark the 300th Anniversary of the…
Oscar Nomination for Mr Turner Score
Film fans may not be quite as familiar with the name Gary Yershon as acting stars Eddie Redmayne or Benedict Cumberbatch. Yet…
The Verb in the Great War
July 2014 Radio 3 Synopsis: Gary has composed a piece for the Verb considering George Orwell’s essay ‘Rudyard Kipling’. Performing with Gary is…
The Roaring Girl
Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre, April 2014 ‘A spirited start to the RSC’s heroines season’… a rousing production’ Michael Billington,…
Troilus and Criseyde
BBC Radio 4 production – 2009 Synopsis: Lavinia Greenlaw’s new version for radio brings Chaucer’s language up-to-date for a modern audience while…
Three Men in A Boat
Sparklab Prods for BBC Radio 4, 2013 Synopsis: The Now Show’s Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt with Julian Rhind-Tutt from Green Wing…
The Low Road
Royal Court Theatre, March 2013 Dominic Cooke’s production of Bruce Norris’s new play The Low Road has a terrific swagger and dash…
The Turn of the Screw
The Almedia, London, January 2013 “This Hammer adaptation of Henry James’s ghost story, The Turn of the Screw, offers a night of…
Julius Caesar
Donmar Warehouse, December 2012 – The Guardian ★★★★ ..”Phyllida Lloyd is a ‘shrewd contriver’; and her all-female production of Julius Caesar is…
A Running Jump
Thin Man Films / Film4 / BBC Films Director: Mike Leigh Producers: Georgina Lowe, Ruth Mackenzie Starring: Eddie Marsan
Chicken Soup With Barley
Transfer to radio of The Royal Court Theatre’s 2011 production of Arnold Wesker’s landmark play from 1958 that captures the collapse of…
Divine Words
RADA production, 2012 Described by its author as a ‘village tragicomedy’, Divine Words (Divinas Palabras) is a grotesque picture of rustic life, in…
The Comedy of Errors
National Theatre, London, December 2011 – The Mail ★★★★★ “The show is wall-to-wall joy and Mr Henry is beyond good.” – by…
Chicken Soup with Barley
Royal Court Theatre, London, June 2011 Arnold Wesker’s Chicken Soup With Barley at the Royal Court is given a beautifully judged and…
A Doll’s House
Manchester Library Company, The Library, Salford, February 2011 “It may have been ahead of it’s time when first published, but don’t miss…
Another Year
***Best Composer Nomination at 2010 European Film Award*** Thin Man Films / Film4 / United 09 Director: Mike Leigh Producer: Georgina Lowe…
The Road to Mecca
Arcola Theatre, London, June 2010 “There’s a dream-like quality to Russell Bolam’s production as the world of these women drifts in and…
The Roman Bath
Arcola Theatre, London, May 2010 “It makes for a buoyant evening that displays the satiric strengths, as well as the occasional limitations,…
Melodrama, Parody and Paradox
Opera North 2010 programme essay to accompany Jo Davies’ production of Ruddigore.
Arabian Nights
The star of Dominic Cooke’s adaptation of Arabian Nights is Shahrazad whose bewitching tales include those of Ali Baba and Es-Sindibad. The…
The Man of Mode
RADA production, London 2009 Director: William Gaskill Composer: Gary Yershon
The Norman Conquests
At the Old Vic and on Broadway Drama Desk Nomination : Outstanding Music in a Play Old Vic website : The Norman…
Far From The Madding Crowd
English Touring Theatre Far from the Madding Crowd at the English Touring Theatre website
Reading Room
Turtle Key Arts production, 2008 “a gem of choreographic ingenuity” The Guardian “seamless in finish” The Observer Choreographer & director: Jonathan Lunn
Happy-Go-Lucky
Film4 / Ingenious Film Partners / Thin Man Films Director: Mike Leigh Producer: Simon Channing Williams Starring: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis…
Ma Vie En Rose
Young Vic Theatre director Pete Harris designer Liz Cooke choreographer Ayse Tashkiran composer Gary Yershon Each year the Young Vic puts on…
A Brief History of Theatrical Juxtaposition
Garsington Opera 2007 programme essay to accompany Martin Duncan’s production of Ariadne auf Naxos.
Gawain and the Green Knight
a new verse translation by Simon Armitage, narrated by Ian McKellen. with music composed by Gary Yershon http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007721h
The Theban Plays
translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker music composed by Gary Yershon directed by Nadia Molinari for BBC Radio 3 www.bbc.co.uk pressrelease
The Crucible
directed by Dominic Cooke RSC March 2006 “Arthur Miller’s The Crucible has long been mistaken for one-dimensional allegory. It’s true Miller used the hysteria,…
The Yellow Wallpaper
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman A woman is taken to the country by her husband in order to cure her of an unnamed…
The Eve of St Agnes
this setting of La Belle Dame Sans Merci was part of the adaptation… singer Daniel Evans lutenist Jacob Heringman La Belle Dame Sans Merci…
Two Thousand Years
National Theatre written and directed by Mike Leigh National Theatre written and directed by Mike Leigh https://garyyershon.com/wp-content/uploads/5-2000-Years-2005-excerpts.mp3
If Not Now, When?
To mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, a radio adaptation by Jeremy Howe of Primo Levi…
Trial & Retribution IX – The Lovers
Isle of Man Films Directors: Tristram Powell Producers: Christopher Hall, Lynda La Plante, Starring: Michael Feast, Marcia Warren
Trial and Retribution, Part X – The Sins of the Father
La Plante Productions, ITV 2005 Synopsis: Michael is arrested and charged with her murder. He’s not very cooperative with his barrister and…
The House in the Trees
a play by Nell Leyshon, directed by Susan Roberts Words by Nell Leyshon Music by Gary Yershon Sung by Carly…
The River Girl
Written in verse, in the traditional fairy-tale style, Wendy Cope’s play looks at love and loss through Isis, a magical river girl…
The Odyssey
Homer’s epic poem, dramatised by Simon Armitage with music composed by Gary Yershon. directed by Janet Whitaker. BBC Radio 4
The Winter’s Tale
BBC Radio 3 produced by Nadia Molinari Michael Feast (Leontes), Emma Fielding (Hermione), Toby Jones (Autolycus) Kenneth Cranham (Polixenes), David Fielder (Camillo),…
Ebb and Flo
Ebb and Flo is an animated children’s television series of 26 five minute episodes. It aired on Five in the UK and…
The Taming of the Shrew
Kathryn Hunter as Katherine Janet McTeer as Petruchio picture: Donald Cooper all-female company directed by Phyllida Lloyd, new prologue by Gary Yershon.…
The Home Field
A drama documentary by Nell Leyshon BBC Radio 3 The Home Field by Nell Leyshon A drama documentary using poetry and prose…
The Water Babies
Chichester Festival Theatre Book : Gary Yershon / Music & Lyrics : Jason Carr / Directed by Jeremy Sams
The Fight for Barbara
by D.H. Lawrence directed by Thea Sharrock Theatre Royal, Bath – repetiteur
Yeats and Margot
BBC Radio 4 Afternoon play A portrait of the three-year relationship between WB Yeats and Margot Ruddock, told through their letters and…
The Duchess of Malfi
National Theatre Director : Phyllida Lloyd / Designer : Mark Thompson / Lighting : Mark Henderson / Music : Gary Yershon cast:…
Plasticine
The Royal Court Theatre’s production of Vassily Sigarev ‘s play in which Maksim is a tormented young man trying to survive in…
Autumn Journal
by Louis MacNeice read by Samuel West music composed by Gary Yershon directed by Susan Roberts for Radio 4 Silver Sony Radio…
Wild Orchids
Chichester Festival Theatre writer Jean Anouilh translator Timberlake Wertenbaker composer Gary Yershon director Edward Kemp
Plasticine
by Vassily Sigarev, translated by Sasha Dugdale directed by Dominic Cooke. Royal Court Theatre Upstairs
The Play What I Wrote
Wyndhams Theatre, London : Lyceum Theatre, New York : starring Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Toby Jones. directed by Kenneth Branagh
The Magic Toyshop
dramatised by Bryony Lavery. directed by Rebecca Gatward. Shared Experience.
Remembering Mum
Using a mixture of drama and interviews with children who have lost a parent, poet and novelist Lavinia Greenlaw ‘s play is…
The Emigrants
Adapted and directed by Edward Kemp; from the award-winning book by W.G.Sebald. The life of a lost relative leads to a journey…
Robin Hood in Cheltenham
essay in Robin Hood in Popular Culture, edited by Thomas Hahn, published by D.S. Brewer
The Wasting Game
Philip Gross gives a father’s perspective on his daughter’s near-fatal struggle with anorexia in a frank and moving sequence of poems. Five…
Topsy-Turvy
Thin Man Films / Goldwyn Films Director: Mike Leigh Producers: Simon Channing Williams Starring: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville
The Taming of the Shrew
Royal Shakespeare Company Flute: Clare Louise Appleby Mandolin: Nick Lee Guitar: Liz Larner
Ruslan and Lyudmila
a dramatisation of Pushkin’s poem starring Pam Ferris, Kate Fleetwood, Alex Jennings, Toby Jones, Chris Langham, Kevin McKidd, David Ryall and Donald Sinden. BBC Radio…
Alexander Pushkin – The Place of the Poet
Pushkin is the father of Russian literature and, arguably, the creator of modern literary Russian language. His poetry is still recited in…
Histriomastix or The Player Whipped
Histriomastix or The Player Whipped by John Marston playreading co-ordinated by Martin White The Globe Education Centre
In the Solitude of the Cotton Fields
By Bernard-Marie Koltes, translated by Jeffrey Wainwright. Two men, the Dealer and the Client, meet at night in an empty industrial space…
People Come Here to Cry
A humorous monologue by Char March about the counselling industry. Fortysomething Deborah Smith comes to an emotional watershed. During the vacuuming, a…
Room of Leaves
Using poetry and prose, Amanda Dalton ‘s poignant story tells of how a jilted woman, aged 70, is found dead in a…
The Unexpected Man
by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by Matthew Warchus : Royal Shakespeare Company at The Pit, London : The Duchess Theatre, London :…
Macbeth Taped
Actors and directors explore scenes from Macbeth. The film uses elements of the play as a springboard for telling stories without using…
Dark Matter
‘First of four collaborations between storytellers and musicians. New tellings of old narratives combine with music from the forefront of the avant-garde…
Stanza on Stage
Simon Armitage introduces a poem for radio by a poet new to the medium. The Red Field by Graham Mort. Isolated by…
Doña Rosita the Spinster
directed by Phyllida Lloyd designed by Anthony Ward Almeida Theatre
The Red Field
A poem for radio by Graham Mort; Isolated by a troubled childhood, twins Hannah and Leonard reach out to each other across…
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Everyman Theatre Cheltenham Book, Music and Lyrics by Gary Yershon Directed by Sheila Mander
The Hypochondriac
and Le Médecin Volant : West Yorkshire Playhouse : translated by Edward Kemp : directed by Toby Jones
The Government Inspector
West Yorkshire Playhouse Toby Jones as Klestakov Directed by Phelim McDermott Designed by Julian Crouch
Who Shall Bind The Infinite?
William Blake , poet and visionary, conversed with angels as readily as with his wife and friends. Simon Rae ‘s compilation explores…
Hunting Scenes from Lower Bavaria
by Martin Sperr Act of Faith (@ The Gate, Notting Hill) , London directed by Dominic Cooke
The Threepenny Opera
Donmar Warehouse – Music Supervisor Phyllida (Lloyd)’s ideas for The Threepenny Opera included Kurt Weill’s music being performed by actor-musicians, such as were…
Getting It Straight
Birmingham Rep Studio : starring Lorna Laidlaw : written by Jon Trevor and Lorna Laidlaw : directed bv Jon Trevor
Playboy of the Western World
by J.M. Synge. Crucible Theatre, Sheffield – Composer & Arranger
A Memory Lost
The Peasant Poet of Northampton, John Clare shot to poetic fame and met the literary giants of his day, including Coleridge and…
Of Mice and Men
Nottingham Playhouse This was the first time I composed music for one of Dominic Cooke’s productions. We’d met at the RSC in 1992.
Death of a Salesman
by Arthur Miller director, Matthew Warchus : designer, Rae Smith : lighting, Paul Constable : music, Gary Yershon : sound, Mic Pool…
The Iron Man
Pete Townshend’s Rock Opera based on the story by Ted Hughes directed by David Thacker musical director Gary Yershon at the Young…
The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tailor of Gloucester Theatre in the Downs – Composer, Lyricist, Writer
Artists and Admirers
Таланты и Поклонники by Alexander Ostrovky adapted by Kevin Elyot / directed by Phyllida Lloyd Royal Shakespeare Company
As You Like It
directed by David Thacker. Royal Shakespeare Company This production represented a huge leap forward for me as far as composition was concerned. Not…
Crimewatch UK
Police forces around the country appeal for viewers’ help to solve serious crime. Presented by Nick Ross and Sue Cook with Supt…
Death and the King’s Horseman
Sound designer/arranger Director PHYLLIDA LLOYD Designer ANTHONY WARD Choreographer & Nigerian Advisor PETER BADEJO Musical Director & Composer MURAINA OYELAMI Lighting RICK…
Tiger! Tiger!
Gulliver Foyle survives abandonment in space to create vengeful havoc. Even the War Lords of the 24th century fail to stop him ……
The House of Eliott
The House of Eliott is a British television series produced and broadcast by the BBC in three series between 1991 and 1994.…
The Devil You Know
Acorn Young People’s Theatre (now Nottingham Youth Theatre) at Nottingham Playhouse Somehow, I came to the attention of Alistair Conquer, who ran Nottingham…
The Virtuoso
by Thomas Shadwell directed by Phyllida Lloyd : designed by Anthony Ward Royal Shakespeare Company
Looking for a Bluebird
by Joseph Wechsberg : abridged in seven parts by Gary Yershon : read by Peter Jones : produced by Susan Roberts
The School for Scandal
directed by Phyllida Lloyd Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester The School for Scandal (1990) Exit Music
Painted Tales
The Canning Factory/C4 A series for Channel 4 based on Kate Canning’s picture books about a shambolic art gallery. The international collection…
The Winter’s Tale
directed by Phyllida Lloyd : designed by Anthony Ward : lighting by Rick Fisher : sound by Paul Arditti : music by…
Tales of the Undead
Show of Strength Theatre Company at Croydon Warehouse written by Dominic Power directed by Martin White Show of Strength Theatre Company at…
Doña Rosita the Spinster
directed by Phyllida Lloyd designed by Anthony Ward Bristol Old Vic
Wodehouse on Broadway
Plymouth Theatre Royal/BBC TV Peter Woodward as P.G. Wodehouse Tony Slattery as Guy Bolton Gary Yershon as Jerome Kern The name Tony…
Moll Cutpurse
by Nick Stafford directed by Claire Grove Theatre in Bristol in the 1980s was more diverse than simply the Bristol Old Vic.…
In The Ruins
by Nick Dear starring Patrick Malahide directed by Paul Unwin Bristol Old Vic Nick Dear’s In the Ruins was a play about King George…
A Streetcar Named Desire
directed by Phyllida Lloyd designed by Anthony Ward Bristol Old Vic Phyllida’s next production was as remarkable as the previous one. Again,…
The Comedy of Errors
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I can now see this production as a kind of restart of my creative life. It seemed…
Inventing A New Colour
a new play by Paul Godfrey directed by Phyllida Lloyd Bristol Old Vic Luck was on my side again. Phyllida Lloyd became…
A Town in the West Country
A TOWN IN THE WEST COUNTRY Bristol Old Vic Writer Don Hale : Designer Sally Crabb : Musical Director Gary Yershon …
Independence Day
book, music and lyrics Everyman Youth Theatre, Cheltenham Among the staff at the Everyman Theatre Cheltenham was Sheila Mander. She ran the…
Much Ado About Nothing
directed by Phyllida Lloyd Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham This was the third production on which Phyllida and I worked together, and it could…
Bells Are Ringing
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham : transferred to Greenwich Theatre, December 1987: director John Doyle The run of The American Clock having ended, I…
The American Clock
by Arthur Miller Theatre Royal, York Working on The Decameron brought my confidence back to a level at which I could look for…
The Decameron
book and lyrics by Justin Greene & Steve Cooke music by Stephen Boxer Nuffield Theatre, Southampton Once Pickwick closed, it was evident I’d been…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
directed by Phyllida Lloyd. special contribution by sound sculptor Peter Appleton. Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham This was the second production Phyllida and I…
Zola’s Earth
dramatised by Caroline Oulton : directed by Phyllida Lloyd : Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Phyllida Lloyd and I met at the Everyman Theatre,…
Tomfoolery
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham directed by John Doyle choreographed by Sally Marshall Cast: John Griffiths, Simon Coates, Hilary Cromie, Gary Yershon The…
The Life of Galileo
The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht Translated by Howard Brenton Directed by Paul Unwin Designed by Sally Crabb Lighting by John…
The Rivals
Bristol Old Vic directed by Anthony Cornish designed by John Elvery cast: Bob Acres Sean Murray Captain Jack Absolute Martin Clunes Fag…
Mother Goose
Cast: Aiden Bell, Amanda Birchall, Victoria Blake, Philip Bond, Samantha Bond, Helena Breck, Simon Butteriss, James Cairncross, Martin Clunes, Derek Crewe, Andrée Evans,…
The Sword and the Potion
by Matthew Freeman directed by Mervyn Willis Edinburgh Festival Fringe In memoriam Paul Stephen Matthew Freeman, 1963-1988 https://garyyershon.com/wp-content/uploads/17-Final-Dance.mp3
The Heritage Game
Title music for this HTV-produced C4 programme set each week in a different stately home. For more information, see here The veteran…
The Canterbury Tales
adapted by Phil Woods and Michael Bogdanov : directed by Christopher Honer : music & lyrics by Gary Yershon : Derby Playhouse
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
by Bertolt Brecht : music by Colin Sell : musicians : Stephanie Nunn & Gary Yershon : director Christopher Honer : Derby…
Sinbad the Sailor
Theatre Royal, York : Book by Berwick Kaler & Andrew McKinnon : Music & Lyrics by Gary Yershon It was good to…
The Model Mill
Young National Trust Theatre directed by Dot McCree Back in 1976, I’d sailed out of full-time education into nine months of full-time…
James the Cat
My Bristol landlady, Sue Williams, eager, for some reason, to help me get more work, had heard that an animator friend of…
The Gondoliers
Nottingham Playhouse Assistant MD/Pianist Still based in Derby, and still seeking work locally, I was grateful to bag this job as MD…
Nicola Johnson
Capital Radio – Composed by Gary Yershon. Capital Radio was launched in 1973, a local commercial station for London. To add to…
The Innocent Mistress
Bristol University Drama Department directed by Martin White My friend Martin White, who became an international authority on Early Modern British theatre,…
Sweet Charity
Crucible Theatre, Sheffield musical director Because I was now based in Derby, I tried, as best I could, to find work locally.…
Iron Harvest
book, music and lyrics by Colin Sell Direct Current Theatre Co at The Old Red Lion, Islington 19 Apr – 14 May…
The Good Person of Schezuan
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School directed by Cyril Frankel Cyril Frankel had a fine CV as a director of popular films in…
The Gingerbread Man
Sleek the Mouse! This should have been a fun job. Back in the Bristol Old Vic’s studio theatre, the New Vic, where…
Awake and Sing!
by Clifford Odets : directed by Anthony Cornish at the Bristol Old Vic I was quite difficult to cast as a young…
Black Night Owls
book, music and lyrics by Colin Sell Direct Current Theatre Co Colin Sell had written a new musical. It was based on…
Mrs Worthington,You Were Warned
BBC Radio 4 Four years after its first appearance at the Chester Gateway, and three years after its London debut at the…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park Life is full of strange connections. In the cast of The Country Wife at Bristol there’d been Philippa Gail,…
When Can I Have A Banana Again?
verbatim theatre: Derby in the Second World War : Derby Playhouse (above): Alwyne Taylor singing, me at the piano. Chris Honer brought…
Cinderella
Derby Playhouse script Rony Robinson songs Gary Yershon Of my three Christmas ’81 shows, this was the one I felt closest to,…
Cinderella
Bristol Old Vic directed by Chris Denys Looking back at Christmas 1981, I’m astonished by my luck and the energy that sustained…
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
I’d already been tangentially involved in a production of this play, in Lancaster in 1975, by setting to a song lyric which…
Double-Up!
created by and starring Chris Harris and Nola Rae : directed by John David : music composed and arranged by John Gould,…
The Country Wife
Bristol Old Vic directed by Anthony Cornish Restoration comedy isn’t universally admired. It portrays a tiny segment of the society of its…
Kiss Me, Kate
KISS ME, KATE Bristol Old Vic musical director Neil Rhoden : directed by John David My principle memories of this production are…
Fallen Angels
by Noel Coward directed by Christopher Honer Derby Playhouse There’s a song lyric in this play which Chris Honer asked me to…
The Last Christmas
A seasonal comedy by Christopher Russell for BBC Radio 4 Sinning is winning, evil’s increasing, so Grum the Prince of Evil. should be…
The Bristol Twins
starring Chris Harris, directed by John David Writing songs — music and lyrics — for this production felt like a big break…
The Bed Before Yesterday
by Ben Travers directed by Christopher Denys Bristol Old Vic by Ben Travers directed by Christopher Denys Bristol Old Vic My October…
The Good Neighbour Show
Singer/songwriter on this HTV West local news/community programme. Chance encounters can lead to interesting developments. My first digs in Bristol were with…
The Tempest
Bristol Old Vic directed by John David Bristol Old Vic directed by John David Luck was on my side when John David,…
Leonce and Lena
by Georg Büchner, directed by Nick Hamm, at the Gate Theatre, Notting Hill. How it came about that I met with director Nick Hamm…
The Canterbury Tales
adapted by Phil Woods and Michael Bogdanov : directed by Christopher Honer : music & lyrics by Gary Yershon : Gateway Theatre,…
Guys and Dolls
GUYS AND DOLLS Bristol Old Vic musical director Neil Rhoden : directed by John David GUYS AND DOLLS Bristol Old Vic musical…
Just Before Midnight : Aladdin in 15 Minutes.
A radio pantomime by John Morley with Alfred Marks, Polly James, Hugh Paddick, John Bott, Jenny Twigge, Michael McStay, and Fenella Fielding…
The Relapse
by John Vanbrugh directed by Christopher Honer Gateway Theatre, Chester Chris Honer, still running the Gateway Theatre, Chester, asked me to compose…
Mr Puntilla and his hired man Matti
by Bertolt Brecht: directed by Jules Wright: music by Elaine Streeter: Tom Wilkinson as Puntilla : Reg Stewart as Matti If it…
Does This Train Stop At Southend?
by Rony Robinson songs by Gary Yershon Theatre Royal, Stratford East My six-month stint in Jesus Christ Superstar was drawing to a close. The…
Mrs Worthington, You Were Warned
music and lyrics by Colin Sell : written by Wendy Murray and the company : directed by David Carson Direct Current Theatre…
Dial Ten Amazing Little Boyfriends
a musical by Colin Sell Direct Current Theatre Company at the Arts Theatre, London. Colin Sell and I had met at Chester,…
All Our Loving
poster credits: Dave Weekes (design) Veronica Bennett (photo) My first project moonlighting from Superstar followed on from my having helped out as musical…
Jesus Christ Superstar
Palace Theatre, London Having spent three years in repertory theatre, I was on a steep learning curve to acquaint myself with…
Dick Whittington
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Directed by Ben Benison Pantomime, as a seasonal entertainment in the UK, is an unusual phenomenon. Over the years,…
Twelfth Night
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Directed by Chris Hayes Fabian is not one of this play’s great characters. He’s often cut, or merged with…
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Directed by Michele Hardy After a summer spent musical directing, it was good to get back to performing onstage.…
Cowardy Custard
Chester Gateway Theatre directed by Christopher Honer with musical direction by Colin Sell I much preferred doing this to Joseph…Dreamcoat. I was essentially…
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
I kind of got my wish: I stopped touring, at least for a while. But instead of a straight play, here I…
Down At Our School
Another verbatim-remiscence project, this time about people’s memories of their experiences in the education system. Not a particularly happy project, this one.…
Treasure Island
in a version by Rony Robinson : music & lyrics by Mervyn Stutter : directed by Christopher Honer : Gateway Theatre, Chester…
Oh! Mr Primrose
Theatr Clwyd I came to the attention of George Roman, the first artistic director of Theatr Clwyd, through the actor Leader Hawkins,…
Doctor Faustus
Gateway Theatre at Chester Cathedral James Hayes as Doctor Faustus Directed by David Thacker The principle joy here was wonderful James…
Cheshire Voices
verbatim theatre from the Gateway Theatre, Chester In the gap between leaving Lancaster and joining the EMMA Theatre Company, I’d auditioned for…
The Ned Ludd Show
EMMA Theatre Company on tour in the East Midlands About the only thing I can remember about this show is a short…
Robin Hood Lives!
E.M.M.A. Theatre Company on tour in the East Midlands After leaving Lancaster, I was out of work for a couple of months,…
The Curse of the Werewolf
Another Ken Hill riff on a popular title, in the same vein as his Phantom of the Opera which the company had performed…
Jack and the Beanstalk
Duke’s Playhouse, Lancaster Book & Lyrics by John Hartoch Music & Lyrics by Gary Yershon A year after our debut as a…
A Tale of Two Town Halls
A TALE OF TWO TOWN HALLS a new play by David Pownall This was a political satire based on the UK’s…
Phantom of the Opera
A Summer Horromime by Ken Hill : with songs by Ian Armit, Ken Hill and Charles Gounod : musical director Gary Yershon…
Cinderella
This fairly traditional pantomime was written by John Hartoch, one of the acting company at the Duke’s Playhouse. He also wrote the…
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Bertolt Brecht directed by Bob Carlton at the Duke’s Playhouse, Lancaster David Boyce as Arturo…
The Merchant of Venice
Duke’s Playhouse, Lancaster Director John Blackmore : Designer Claire Lyth : Lighting John Beckett : Music Gary Yershon Composing and playing music…