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BIO

Phil was the original Music Supervisor/Arranger on the Olivier award-winning Our House (Cambridge) and was also the Original MD on the multi award winning Billy Elliot the Musical (Victoria Palace). Since then he has continued to specialise on new musicals and has worked with an eclectic array of composers and other artists.

Theatre includes:
Local Hero (Edinburgh Lyceum), The Man in the White Suit (Bath/Wyndhams), One Love (Birmingham Rep), The Lorax (Old Vic/Toronto), Bugsy Malone (Lyric Hammersmith), Made in Dagenham (Adelphi), I Can’t Sing! (Palladium), The Miser (Garrick), As You Like It, Hello Dolly!, Gigi (Regents Park Open Air), Human Comedy, My Dad’s a Birdman, Vernon God Little, After Miss Julie, Three Sisters (Young Vic), Present Laughter, She Loves Me (Chichester Festival Theatre), Imagine This (New London), Piaf (Sheffield Crucible), Return to the Forbidden Planet (UK Tour).

Film includes:
Kinky Boots (Singing Coach/Arranger), Cemetery Junction (Singing Coach).

TV includes:
Big Performance/Extreme School (Co-Composer for both CBBC series).

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Musical Supervisor
 
[West End, 2022]
Musical Supervisor, Arranger and Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2017]
Musical Director/Arranger
 
[West End, ]
Musical Supervisor
Musical Director

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Review Roundup: A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Young Vic

See what the critics are saying about A Face in the Crowd by Elvis Costello and Sarah Ruhl’s at The Young Vic. Read the reviews for the production starring Ramin Karimloo, and learn more.
Photos: Young Vic's A FACE IN THE CROWD Starring Karimloo and Lucas in Rehearsal

Check out rehearsal photos from A Face in the Crowd at Young Vic Theatre, starring Ramin Karimloo, with original music from Elvis Costello, and a book by Sarah Ruhl, here!
Photos: First Look at Todrick Hall, Jackie Burns, and More in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

All new photos have been released from the new stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s  Burlesque the Musical which is currently playing  at the Manchester Opera House. Check out the photos here!
Video: Jackie Burns and the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Show Off Their Best Burlesque!

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, is headed for the stage! See the cast of the show, featuring Broadway's Jackie Burns, as they show off their best burlesque moves ahead of their June opening! See the video.
Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas Will Lead the World Premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD With Songs By Elvis Costello

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.
Jackie Burns Joins the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, has announced final casting for the show.  Broadway star Jackie Burns will play Tess, the role of the club owner made famous by Cher in the film.
Further Cast and Creative Team Set For BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL

Rehearsals for Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque which starred Christina Aguilera have begun.  Further cast and creative team have now been revealed.
Todrick Hall Joins BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in the UK - Watch the Video Announcement

Todrick Hall has joined the cast of Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, as Sean. See who else is starring in the production, and learn where you can catch the show on stage!
VIDEO: See Jess Folley in New Teaser for BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in the UK

Get a first look at Jess Folley in a new trailer for Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.
Jess Folley to Star in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in the UK

Jess Folley will play Ali in Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.
BURLESQUE Will Make Scottish Premiere in September Ahead of Manchester Return and West End Run

Following a sold-out season at Manchester Opera House in June, producers of the World Premiere of Burlesque the Musical - the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque will make its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow in September 2024.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Will Hold Open Auditions in London

The producers of the first ever stage adaptation of Burlesque the Musical  which opens at the Manchester Opera House in June have announced open auditions in London in December 2023.
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Burlesque the Musical - the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci - will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House.
Photos: First Look at ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Get a first look at photos of Once On This Island at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Check out rehearsal photos for Once on This Island at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Sets Cast and Creative Team For ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Once On This Island.
Gabrielle Brooks and Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Will Lead ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced principal casting for their forthcoming production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Once On This Island (10 May-10 June, press night 17 May 2023), along with the creative team.
Video: BUGSY MALONE Releases Festive Christmas Video

Bugsy Malone The Musical is enjoying its Christmas season at Alexandra Palace Theatre! The production has released a new fun festive video featuring the cast, the ice, and Santa!
GET UP STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL Will Release Cast Recording Next Week

'GET UP STAND UP!”, the Original Cast Recording of the award-winning hit West End musical of the same name, will be released on 10 October 2022.
First Ever Touring Production of BUGSY MALONE is Coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in October

Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax revival of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s sell-out production of BUGSY MALONE will open at Milton Keynes Theatre on Tuesday 11 October.

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