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Birth Place: Wales, ENGLAND

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STAGE CREDITS

King's Rhapsody
[West End]
Original London Production, 1949
Performer
Arc de Triomphe
[West End]
Original London Production, 1943
Performer
Careless Rapture
[West End]
Original London Production, 1936
Performer
The Truth Game
[Broadway]
1930
Max Clement
Symphony in Two Flats
[Broadway]
1930
David Kennard

Productions

Jack and Jill
 
[Broadway, 1923]
Composer (Additional Music)

Writing

The Truth Game
Playwright
Fresh Fields
Playwright
A Party
Playwright
The Rat
Playwright
A to Z
Composer
Arc de Triomphe
Composer
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Arlette
Composer
The Bing Boys Are Here
Composer/Lyricist
Careless Rapture
Bookwriter/Composer
The Dancing Years
Bookwriter/Composer
Gay's The Word
Bookwriter/Composer
Glamorous Night
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
King's Rhapsody
Bookwriter/Composer
Perchance to Dream
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
A Southern Maid
Composer/Lyricist

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MAD ABOUT THE BOY to Return to Untermyer Park and Gardens with Tom Gold Dance
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Tom Gold Dance will perform Mad About the Boy in the open-air Amphitheater at Untermyer Park and Gardens in Yonkers, NY, featuring dancers from New York City Ballet and live musical accompaniment.
ONCE IN A WHILE Musical Will Make World Premiere at London's Union Theatre Photo
ONCE IN A WHILE Musical Will Make World Premiere at London's Union Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

ONCE IN A WHILE, a new British musical 43 years in the making, will receive its world premiere in semi-staged performances at the Union Theatre, Southwark, led by Greg Castiglioni and Jenny Perry.
Midge Ure Will Bring A MAN OF TWO WORLDS Tour to Bradford Live Photo
Midge Ure Will Bring A MAN OF TWO WORLDS Tour to Bradford Live
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

Ultravox frontman Midge Ure will bring his A MAN OF TWO WORLDS Tour to Bradford Live, blending iconic hits with atmospheric instrumentals from his solo albums, many of which have never been performed live.
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY Musical in Development; Dwayne Johnson to Produce Photo
FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY Musical in Development; Dwayne Johnson to Produce
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

A stage musical adaptation of FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY is in development with Seven Bucks Productions, co-founded by Dwayne Johnson. The project will feature a book by Jon Brittain and music by Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler.
World Premiere of FOLDING SONGS by Martin Green Will Come to the Perth Theatre Photo
World Premiere of FOLDING SONGS by Martin Green Will Come to the Perth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Ivor Novello Award-winning composer Martin Green's FOLDING SONGS will receive its world premiere at Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, featuring vocalist Svetlana Spajić, guitarist Graeme Stephen, and a newly invented instrument called the Syndrone.
Noël Coward's Own Piano Will Be Featured in Reading Rep's PRIVATE LIVES Photo
Noël Coward's Own Piano Will Be Featured in Reading Rep's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

A Bluthner baby grand once owned by theatre producer Binkie Beaumont and played by Noël Coward and Ivor Novello features in Reading Rep Theatre's production of PRIVATE LIVES, on loan from the family of composer Ted Dicks.
Review: RAYE Balances Power and Emotional Honesty in Sold-Out Vancouver Show Photo
Review: RAYE Balances Power and Emotional Honesty in Sold-Out Vancouver Show
by Alyson Eng - Apr 7, 2026

RAYE’s THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC North American run made its Vancouver stop at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on April 2, 2026, following a series of sold-out arena shows across Europe and the UK, including six nights at London’s The O2.
Rufus Norris’s First Directing Job Since the National Theatre Will Open In Turkey T Photo
Rufus Norris’s First Directing Job Since the National Theatre Will Open In Turkey Today
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Rufus Norris will return to directing this evening as his production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman premieres at Zorlu PAC in Istanbul. Learn more here!
Review: Lorna Dallas Resplendent In THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo
Review: Lorna Dallas Resplendent In THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 21, 2026

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Miller Theatre Concludes Composer Portraits Series With HANNAH KENDALL Featuring Inte Photo
Miller Theatre Concludes Composer Portraits Series With HANNAH KENDALL Featuring International Contemporary Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Miller Theatre at Columbia University will present a Composer Portrait of Hannah Kendall on April 23, showcasing her acclaimed compositions. The event will feature Kendall's innovative works, performed by a selection of contemporary musicians.
MADNESS Schedules Additional Show at Brighton Beach Following High Demand Photo
MADNESS Schedules Additional Show at Brighton Beach Following High Demand
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Brighton's iconic beachfront is set for an unforgettable summer takeover as Madness have announced an extra Brighton Beach date for Madness Presents ‘Madrophenia', as part of the On The Beach Festival.
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by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

Join Robin Ince and Professor Jen Gupta for an evening of music and astrophysics with THE EXOPLANETS at Hackney Empire. Learn more about the event here!
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell is Coming to ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre Photo
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell is Coming to ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

Having already announced their initial 2026 shows, UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have added a stop of their Big Love Tour to ATG San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theatre.
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag Photo
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
Diana Ross and RAYE to Headline Brighton & Hove Pride Photo
Diana Ross and RAYE to Headline Brighton & Hove Pride
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026

UK favourite RAYE and Tony Award-winning icon Diana Ross are set to headline this year’s 35th anniversary Pride on the Park. The two-day community fundraiser will take place at Preston Park on Saturday August 1st and Sunday August 2nd, 2026.
Arts Foundation Reveals Winners Of £115,000 Awards Photo
Arts Foundation Reveals Winners Of £115,000 Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

The Arts Foundation has revealed the five recipients of The Arts Foundation Futures Awards at an Awards Ceremony at Kings Place, London. The Awards support the UK's most promising artists and creatives at a pivotal moment in their career.
Phil Daniels Joins Cast of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES Photo
Phil Daniels Joins Cast of David Hare's TEETH 'N' SMILES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the 50th Anniversary West End revival of David Hare's rebel play TEETH 'N' SMILES. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Cabaret Roundup: December 29-January 4- Sandra Bernhardt, Charles Busch & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: December 29-January 4- Sandra Bernhardt, Charles Busch & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 29, 2025

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Uncovered Herbert Kretzmer Letter Reveals He Felt His Work on LES MISERABLES Was Unde Photo
Uncovered Herbert Kretzmer Letter Reveals He Felt His Work on LES MISERABLES Was Undervalued
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 14, 2025

Letters from the late Herbert Kretzmer, recently donated to Cambridge University Library, reveal that the writer, who famously wrote the English-language lyrics for Les Miserables, felt he didn't receive enough credit for his work on the musical masterpiece.
34 Composers and Librettists Revealed as Ivor Novello Award Nominees Photo
34 Composers and Librettists Revealed as Ivor Novello Award Nominees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

The Ivors Academy has announced the 34 composers and librettists who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. The winners will be announced at The Ivors Classical Awards in November, celebrating the best of contemporary classical music.  
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ivor Novello been in?

Ivor Novello has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Ivor Novello been in?

Ivor Novello has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Ivor Novello's first West End show?

Ivor Novello's first West End show was Careless Rapture which opened in 1936

How many shows has Ivor Novello written?

Ivor Novello has written 19 shows including The Bing Boys Are Here (Composer/Lyricist), Theodore and Co (Composer), Arlette (Composer), A Southern Maid (Composer/Lyricist), A to Z (Composer), André Charlot's Revue of 1924 (Composer), The Rat (Playwright), Charlot Revue (Composer), Symphony in Two Flats (Playwright), The Truth Game (Playwright), A Party (Playwright), Glamorous Night (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Fresh Fields (Playwright), Careless Rapture (Bookwriter/Composer), The Dancing Years (Bookwriter/Composer), Arc de Triomphe (Composer), Perchance to Dream (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), King's Rhapsody (Bookwriter/Composer), Gay's The Word (Bookwriter/Composer).

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