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Pit Stop and Wash
Pit Stop and Wash is a romantic comedy musical written by book writer Gaby Songui, lyricist Kristal Malin, and composer Tyriq Baker. It is set in a small, run-down laundrette in the middle of rural Brazil, with one exceptional feature: a magical washing machine. Bruna, our protagonist, is desperate to use the washing machine to find the woman of her dreams. Will her impulsive journey to the remote laundrette have what she is looking for?
Romantic Comedy Musical
First draft
Seeking venue and resources for a workshop in 2025/26. We are also seeking mentorship from theatre professionals in regards to workshopping and producing our musical.
No content warning, just light swearing in Portuguese
Cast of 5
Band of 5
Meet the Writers
Gaby Sonqui
Gaby Songui is a freelance writer, producer, and facilitator with a first-class degree in English and Creative Writing from the… Read more
Gaby Sonqui
Gaby Songui is a freelance writer, producer, and facilitator with a first-class degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham. She is the co-founder of community arts company Windswept Workshops, which runs events and workshops throughout Birmingham. She has also written commissions for various midlands-based organisations, including Aston Hall, Selly Manor, and Warwickshire Libraries.
Kristal Malin-Sheppard
Kristal Malin-Sheppard is a songwriter, lyricist and singer who has always found a home in musical theatre. She studied songwriting… Read more
Kristal Malin-Sheppard
Kristal Malin-Sheppard is a songwriter, lyricist and singer who has always found a home in musical theatre. She studied songwriting and singing at Italia Conti, and has showcased her own songs in small venues around London and Birmingham.
Tyriq Baker
Tyriq Baker is a musician and composer based in Birmingham. He has written music for City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra,… Read more
Tyriq Baker
Tyriq Baker is a musician and composer based in Birmingham. He has written music for City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Rep Theatre, 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, among other organisations, as well as for independent films.
Team
Gaby Songui – Book writer
Kristal Malin – Lyricist
Tyriq Baker – Composer
Cast:
Aynrand Ferrer
Get in Touch
Tyriq, Kristal and Gaby began working on Pit Stop of Wash as part of the Birmingham Hippodrome Musical Development Scheme under the mentorship of Tim Sutton and Victoria Saxton.