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The BEAM2025 delegate list can be found here.
Thursday morning panels (Studio 5)
From Page to Stage: Making Musical Theatre with BOOK Music & Lyrics (11.00-12:10)
BOOK, Music & Lyrics (BML) is a professional development programme for emerging musical theatre practitioners. Join them for a special taster workshop and experience the BML environment first-hand. Led by Rob Hartmann and Kate Golledge, this session offers an exclusive look inside a typical BML workshop. You’ll witness songs created by current members of our Advanced Group as they receive expert feedback and development guidance.
Hosted by Kate Golledge and Rob Hartmann.
Directing the Future of Musicals (12:20-13:25)
A panel of leading directors delves into the artistry, challenges, and triumphs of creating original musicals. Explore how directors shape new work, balancing creativity, collaboration, and innovation to bring fresh stories to life.
Chaired by Grace Taylor, with panellists Amy Hodge, Dean Johnson, Martha Geelan, Matthew Xia and Nikolai Foster.
Fabric 2 (Thurs 14:45 / 16:10)
Thursday Artist Spotlights (14:45 / 16:10)
Friday Artist Spotlights (11:00 / 12:20)
Patrick 4 (Fri 14:45 / 16:10)
Friday afternoon panel (Studio 5)
International Development Panel (14:45-15:50)
A discussion about developing new musicals internationally – evolving approaches, how local markets are shaping them, and opportunities for international collaboration. Our panellists from Asia, mainland Europe and the USA will share their insights on relevant development initiatives and how the global landscape is changing.
Andy Barnes will act as chair and panellists include Frankie Dailey (NAMT), Nahoko Yamazaki (TOHO) w Mariko Kojima as interpreter, Joanna Dong (Performance Infinity) and Tania Azevedo (Stage Entertainment).
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