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Come along for a lively evening of 'contemporary, gorgeous musical theatre' (The Radio Collective 3) as London-based songwriters Barlow & Smith make their American Debut.

The evening will include a selection of their best songs from various projects, under the expert musical direction of Manuel Bagorro, and featuring special guest performers.

Songwriters Bella Barlow and A.C. Smith have been making their mark on the UK Musical Theatre Scene. Last year, they were shortlisted for the Sondheim Society's Best New Song Prize, and premiered their new show 'Lock & Key' at VAULT Festival ('Song after song impresses...an absolute little gem of a show' - The Musical Theatre Review). They have previously developed new work through the West End's Criterion Theatre and Old Vic New Voices.

Previous UK Cabaret engagements include The Globe Theatre, London Festival of Cabaret, Upstairs at the Arts, Theatre Royal Stratford East, The Pheasantry, The Other Palace/St James Theatre, and even the Queen's 90th Birthday Gala at Theatre Royal Haymarket, where their song was performed by two-time Olivier Award winner Janie Dee.

Their album of original holiday music 'Christmas in the City' was produced by two-time BBC Jazz Vocalist of the Year Ian Shaw, and is available on iTunes.

They are Co-Founders (with London Playwrights' Workshop) of the Women's Musical Theatre Initiative, which aims to support women creating musical theatre and improve equal representation.

Join us for some great music and British humour - a debut night to remember!

$20 Ticket in Advance & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre $25 Ticket at the Door (plus service fee) & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre

Hear Her Song is a musical celebration of distinguished female leaders worldwide, commissioning new songs inspired by their words from female composers from around the world. Hear Her Song covers a number of genres including pop, musical theater, classical, world music, and more.

The project engages a variety of participants and partners worldwide, including United Nations Decade of Women, Mercy Beyond Borders, Malala Fund, Her Village Foundation (China), University of Wolverhampton (United Kingdom), San José Office of Cultural Affairs, and Berklee College of Music. Participants include honorees Secretary Hillary Clinton, Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Malala Yousafzai, and composers Sheila Atim, Emily Estefan, Shaina Taub, and Georgia Stitt among others. We are furthermore continuing to build our catalogue of commissioned songs, with efforts to reach 50 songs before the end of 2020.

A new musical by Barlow & Smith. Directed by Adam Lenson. 14-18 March @ 6.15pm, Saturday matinee at 3.15pm.

"Jess can’t resist peeking into her boss’s secret files. But is she ready for the consequences? A musical thriller about the twisted relationship between two complicated women."

In the past 10 years, 90% of musical writers have been men (The Stage, 2017) - and yet, there has been an explosion of female talent in the British new writing scene. Hosted by songwriting team Barlow & Smith, this concert celebrates female songwriters past and present, for an evening of fun and brilliant music. This event is a fundraiser for a new programme currently in development with London Playwrights' Workshop, which will support female songwriters at different levels of their careers. They will be joined by songwriters including Zara Nunn (PRS For Music Foundation Award Winner, In Versions), Susannah Pearse (Jabberwocky), and others to be announced.

Musical theatre writing team Barlow & Smith host a night of musical festivities featuring songs from their debut album Christmas In The City, alongside Christmas classics, joined by West End guests.

Barlow & Smith will bring you into December with a bang, returning with our annual Christmas cabaret! Following two years of sell-out shows, we are back with songs from our debut songwriting album 'Christmas in the City' (produced by Ian Shaw) alongside traditional favourites. Featuring an eclectic evening of songs from lighthearted comedy to moving ballads, a talented group of West-End guests will get you in the seasonal mood!

Barlow & Smith will be presenting a 30-minute excerpt of their new musical project 'Vanya's', which was shortlisted for the 2015 Kevin Space Foundation Artists of Choice Awards.

directed by Adam Lenson (winner 2016 Kevin Spacey Artists of Choice Awards for 'Wasted'; 20th Anniversary Production of Songs for a New World, St James Theatre). Cast includes Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet; The Krays - film), Zoë Rainey (Kenneth Branagh Season, Garrick Theatre), Siobhan Athwal (Bend It Like Beckham), Gabriel Fleary (Faustus, RSC) and Richard Evans (Conspiracy - BBC).

The Criterion New Writing Showcases are organised by Greg Mosse for the Criterion Theatre Trust. Open to the public. FREE.

Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick-fire speed and performed for the HighTide Festival, RE:act brings together emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within each HighTide Festival production. Tickets £5.

Press: http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Writers-Stars-and-Directors-Set-for-ST-JAMES-REACT-at-HighTide-20160906

Written in 24 hours, rehearsed at quick-fire speed and performed for the HighTide Festival, RE:act brings together emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within each HighTide Festival production. Tickets £5.

Press: http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Writers-Stars-and-Directors-Set-for-ST-JAMES-REACT-at-HighTide-20160906

RE:act – The Pianist of Willesden Lane brings together four emerging writers, directors and a group of actors to respond to the story, themes and characters within the Mainstage production at the St James Theatre.

Tickets: £10 (£7.50 for under 26's)

A new site-specific musical led by Olivier-Award winning actress Janie Dee and Laurie Kynaston (BBC2's Cradle to Grave). The evening is a charitable event designed to support the church, which was reduced to rubble during WWII and rebuilt by the community, with all proceeds going towards a new organ. Tickets £25.

SOLD OUT - to join the waiting list please contact 0845 6027 017.

This evening of Christmas songs features new music alongside traditional favourites, performed by a talented cast of performers and some exciting special guests. Come and hear exciting new tunes from their debut album guaranteed to awaken the holiday spirit!

Featuring: Rhiannon Drake, Calum Melville, Emma Ralston, Fed Zanni.

With special guests: Gary Wood & Tony Greenlaw.

Doors 6.30pm, show at 8.30pm. Tickets £15. Two nights only! Advance booking recommended.

SOLD OUT - To join the waiting list, please contact 0845 6027 017.

This evening of Christmas songs features new music alongside traditional favourites, performed by a talented cast of performers and some exciting special guests. Come and hear exciting new tunes from their debut album guaranteed to awaken the holiday spirit!

Featuring: Rhiannon Drake, Calum Melville, Emma Ralston, Fed Zanni.

With special guests: Janie Dee & Gary Wood.

Doors 6.30pm, show at 8.30pm. Tickets £15. Two nights only! Advance booking recommended.