@mercurymusicals.bsky.social
Where new musicals begin. We are a membership organisation supporting writers of musical theatre in the UK and internationally. #MMD http://mercurymusicals.com
📚We're thrilled to announce the launch of the MMD Book Club! Every month we’ll come together online to dissect the librettos of celebrated musicals - our first session kicks off on 4th September with Ragtime, generously provided by MTI Europe. Register now via our website! ✨
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🎭 What really makes a musical work?
Join our online panel exploring the vital (and overlooked) role of dramaturgy in musical theatre!
🎙️ Deirdre O’Halloran, Kate Golledge, Jeremy Sams & Victoria Saxton!
📅 31 July | 7–8:30pm
📍 Online Event
🎟️ Free for MMD | £5 others
#Dramaturgypanel #MMD
The Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize Applications are now OPEN! #applynow 🎉 #MMD
20.05.2025 10:09 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0MMD Spotlight: @gusgowland.bsky.social 🎉 #ComeWhatMay
Sign up to this great Musical Theatre Writing Challenge - A prompt everyday throughout the month of May. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or just giving it a go, Come What May is for you! @ntsonline.bsky.social Sign up today! 😀
🎶 The Musical Theatre Writing Challenge returns for its fifth year, encouraging writers to keep writing #ComeWhatMay
Run by our resident composer Gus Gowland, the challenge is suitable for participants at any stage of their writing journey & is completely free
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨
The wait is over… we’re thrilled to reveal the 28 brand new musicals selected for #BEAM2025 🎭✨
HUGE congratulations to all the amazing writers & teams! 🎉 Join us at #BEAM on the 15th & 16th May - tickets are on sale now via the Birmingham Hippodrome website! 🤩
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨
We’re delighted to reveal the 12 incredible writers chosen for our Artist Sporlights at #BEAM2025 🎭✨
We can’t wait to celebrate their work! 👏 Catch the on the 15th & 16th May at Birmingham
Hippodrome - Book your tickets! 🤩
What's the best that can happen? A blog post from The Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize Winner 2024: @emmavieceli.bsky.social 🎉 #MMD www.mercurymusicals.com/whats-the-best-that-can-happen/
18.03.2025 10:21 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1🤩 #BEAM2025 Stay tuned for more announcements - big reveals are just around the corner! 👀
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🚨 Last chance! Applications for the Mercury Writers Barn close tomorrow, 5th March at midnight!
Facilitated sessions on Musical Theatre craft, time to reflect on your creativity, optional activities: country walks, yoga, river swimming, board games & more!
Apply now before its too late! ⌛️🤩 #MMD
SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR MUSICAL BITES!
The Other Palace & @mercurymusicals.bsky.social are excited to announce the submissions are open for the new season of 📚 Musical Bites. Apply before Sun 23 Mar, 6PM: www.mercurymusicals.com/musical-bite....
Please check the eligibility criteria. No fee to partake.
MMD are hosting another Open Mic Night! 🎤 7th April | 6:30pm @theotherpalace.bsky.social - an evening full of new music! Head over to our website to book or register your ticket (psst! It's free! 🤩) #MMD #OpenMic
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The UK’s Largest Showcase of New Musicals is Coming This May 15th & 16th! | Check out our new blog post talking all things BEAM on NAMT website #BEAM2025 🚀 namt.org/2025/02/beam...
25.02.2025 17:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Mercury Writers Barn 2024 📖✨
A creative retreat for female-identifying musical theatre writers in a stunning rural setting! 🌿🎶 Applications for the next Writers Barn are now open and close Sunday 2 March! Apply now via our website 🌟
Applications for The Mercury Writers Barn are open! ✨
Join us 9–13 June for a transformative retreat with inspiring professionals, communal meals, and time to reflect on your craft - all in a beautiful rural setting! 🌿🌞 Apply by 2 March! Open to members & non-members. Seize this opportunity!
