On May 14th 2012 Independent label SimG Records released the Original Cast Recording of A SONG CYCLE FOR SOHO, a writing project created for Mercury Musical Development members to practice the craft of songwriting, which was showcased at London's Soho Theatre in March 2012 to great reviews.
With a Book by Andrew Brinded, Musical Direction from Tony Winner Sarah Travis, Directed & Co-created by Simon Greiff; the cast album features 16 original songs from 24 writers including award winners Stiles&Drewe, Stuart Matthew Price, Tim Suttton and Richard Thomas, to the next generation Brunger&Cleary and Barnaby Race, to established writers Craig Adams, Alexander S. Bermange, Hamilton&Pearse, Dougal Irvine and more; sung by four leading West End actors: Michael Cantwell (Les Mis), James Gillan (Wicked), Claire Moore (London Road) & Niamh Perry (Love Never Dies).
"thoroughly entertaining, musical revue ..." Paul Vale, The Stage
"beautifully assembled ... a seriously talented quartet give heft and class." Mark Shenton
"You don't have to be a Soho-ite or even a Londoner to love it: love it, you will." Anita Butler, British Theatre Guide
"A set of edgy tunes that cleverly evoke both the grittiness of Soho and the humanity of its denizens." Andy Propst, TheaterMania
Proceeds from sales go directly to Mercury Musical Developments to help fund future projects.
Production shots by CLAIRE BILYARD
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Available to purchase from www.SimGProductions.com , www.DressCircle.com and from iTunes
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