Robert Gould taught history and wrote history textbooks before beginning to write librettos and lyrics for musical theatre. With Christopher J. Orton, he has co-written the musicals “Based On A True Story” (a workshop production of which was presented at the Jermyn Street Theatre in 2010), “My Land's Shore” (which received its world premiere production at Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre, London in February 2017, garnering an Off West End Award nomination as Best New Musical), and “Grace Notes” (a finalist in the Leicester Square Theatre New Musical project in 2014).
He also writes songs with Joe Sterling (including lyrics for the album "Somewhere In My Mind - the Songs of Joe Sterling") and with Alex James Ellison (including songs for their EP, “Favourite Sins”). With composer Rob Eyles, he has written the musical “A Pebble For Aaron” (a finalist for the 2016 Stiles And Drewe Mentorship Award), and a musical based on the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale, “The Wonderful Musician” (which was work-shopped at the Arts Educational School in April 2017). Eyles and Gould staged a sell-out concert – “I Wasn’t Thinking At All” – at The Pheasantry in 2015 and their debut album “As Long As I Have Music” was released in June 2016.
An album of songs with Robert Gould’s lyrics, “Words Shared With Friends”, was nominated for a 2014 BroadwayWorld Album Award as Best Compilation Album.
ANDERSON & PETTY: Creating Songs Across The Atlantic
July 10, 2012
July 10, 2012
Robert Gould reports on the new American/British songwriting partnership of Barry Anderson and Mark Petty, whose songs are beginning to gain a great following on both sides of the Atlantic.
GIGGING FOR IT Cabaret To Feature The Work Of Dougal Irvine At Freedom Bar, Soho on July 1
June 25, 2012
June 25, 2012
Robert Gould reports on the latest monthly Gigging For It cabaret at Freedom Bar, Soho, showcaing the songs of Dougal Irvine.
SimG Records Releases Studio Cast CD Of New Stiles And Drewe Musical THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
June 11, 2012
June 11, 2012
BWW reports on SimG Records' release of the studio cast album of the new Stiles and Drewe musical, 'The Three Little Pigs'.
SNAPPY TITLE 4 : THE MEANING OF HAPPINESS to Showcase New Musical Theatre Writing at The Pheasantry, July 1
June 10, 2012
June 10, 2012
Robert Gould reports on the upcoming charity concert of new musical theatre writing at The Pheasantry, produced by the New Musical Network and A Stage Kindly, in aid of the Myasthenia Gravis Association.
WE ONLY DO IT TO GET GIRLS, Featuring Songs By Sterling and Orton, at the Freedom Bar, Soho, June 3
May 19, 2012
May 19, 2012
The next of the monthly Gigging For It cabarets at Freedom, Soho, on June 3, features the brand new original songs of Joe Sterling and Christopher J. Orton.
OLIVIERS 2012: Did MATILDA Deserve All Those Awards?
April 17, 2012
April 17, 2012
I guess all awards are purely subjective and depend on the tastes of those who are responsible for choosing the winners. So it's no real surprise that those choosing the Olivier Award winners do not always come up with the same choices as I would make!
Michael Rees Is 2012 Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer Of The Year
April 17, 2012
April 17, 2012
Robert Gould reports on the 2012 final of the Principality Building Society Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer Of The Year final at the Taliesin Theatre, Swansea on April 14th.
Slovick, O'Reilly & Stott to Perform Live At Dress Circle Showcase Of Debut Album SOMEWHERE IN MY MIND - THE SONGS OF JOE STERLING, April 21
April 14, 2012
April 14, 2012
BWW reports on the live showcase and album signing event at Dress Circle on April 21, when Jos Slovick, Rosa O'Reilly and Ben Stott will perform songs from Joe Sterling's debut album, 'Somewhere In My Mind'.
Doyle, Perry, Stott and White will star in SimG Productions' EASTER WITH THE COMPOSERS on the Battersea Barge, March 25
March 6, 2012
March 6, 2012
Robert Gould reports on the newly announced cast for SimG Productions Easter With The Composers on the Battersea Barge.
2012 Welsh Musical Theatre Young Singer Of the Year Finalists Announced
February 28, 2012
February 28, 2012
Robert Gould reports with news of the prestigious Welsh Musical theatre Young Singer Of the Year contest in Swansea.
Brunger, Cleary, Passey, Miller and Sterling to feature in SimG Productions' EASTER WITH THE COMPOSERS
February 16, 2012
February 16, 2012
Robert Gould reports on upcoming SimG productions cabaret on the Battersea Barge featuring some of the best of the UK's new generation of musical theatre songwriting.
Iris Theatre's Work In Process 3 Blind Date at Actors' Church, Covent Garden, Feb 19
February 10, 2012
February 10, 2012
Robert Gould reports on Iris Theatre's exciting new musical theatre writing event 'with a twist' - Work In Process 3.
West End Stars GIGGIN4GOOD at Actors' Church, Covent Garden, Feb 5
January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
Following the success of the 2011 Giggin4Good showcase, a follow-up charity concert will take place at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on Sunday February 5th, 2012 with an all-star cast.
Jonathan Eio Presents LOVE LOVE LOVE With Jodie Jacobs & Dan Clews At The Pheasantry, Feb 5
January 7, 2012
January 7, 2012
Singer/songwriter and musical theatre performer Jonathan Eio will present a special Valentine's treat at The Pheasantry in Chelsea on Sunday February 5th. "Love Love Love" will be a musical evening of love related songs old and new - an eclectic mix of pop and musical theatre, 80s "cheese" and classic pop songs!
Cameron Mackintosh & Mary Hammond Take On New Roles At The Stephen Sondheim Society
October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh and internationally acclaimed vocal coach Mary Hammond have accepted roles at The Stephen Sondheim Society.
The Stephen Sondheim Society Presents Sarah Lark Cabaret at The Pheasantry, October 17, 2011
October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Sarah Lark will make her debut at The Pheasantry on Monday October 17th in a cabaret evening presented by The Stephen Sondheim Society.
SUMMER WITH JACK SHALLOO Plays Battersea Barge, August 28
August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011
The final evening in SimG Productions' 'Summer With.....' Cabaret season at The Battersea Barge on Sunday August 28th will feature Essex-born actor/singer/songwriter, Jack Shalloo 'and Friends'.
The Stephen Sondheim Society Launches New Website
July 26, 2011
July 26, 2011
The Stephen Sondheim Society, which counts Mr Sondheim himself amongst its patrons, has announced the launch of its new website, to coincide with the new Charitable Trust status for the Society.
Leanne Masterton Announces Jerry Herman Birthday Cabaret, Jermyn Street, July 10
July 4, 2011
July 4, 2011
Robert Gould reports on London's sole theatrical celebration of Broadway legend Jerry Herman's 80th birthday.
BWW Reviews: THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT - THE SMELL OF THE CROWD, Finborough Theatre, June 22, 2011
June 23, 2011
June 23, 2011
Robert Gould reviews Ian Judge's London premiere of Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's 1965 Broadway musical.
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