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Composer, lyricist, arranger and record producer Steve has worked with some of the biggest names in British television, radio and theatre for over 30 years. Numerous TV shows include SPITTING IMAGE, RORY BREMNER, THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER, LENNY HENRY GOES TO TOWN, BRIAN CONLEY SHOW, SM;TV (for which he wrote the classic WONKY DONKEY theme), DEAD RINGERS, SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAY, NEW TRICKS, MY PARENTS ARE ALIENS, NOT GOING OUT, MY DAD’S THE PRIME MINISTER, SCRAMBLED and many others.

He has worked extensively with STEVE COOGAN including playing the role of Glen Ponder in the ALAN PARTRIDGE KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU series, acting as MD and composer on THE TONY FERRINO PHENOMENON (BBC) and also completing 2 UK tours as Coogan’s musical director.

Music has often been combined with stints as a performer in TV as well as on radio including IN ONE EAR (R4), BRUNCH (CAPITAL RADIO), JAMMIN’ and THE LEE MACK SHOW (R2) Steve has had a long term working friendship with HARRY HILL completing several UK tours and providing all music on TV BURP, THE ALL NEW HARRY HILL SHOW (ITV) and recently TEATIME! for SKY. He recently composed the songs and score on HARRY HILL THE MOVIE.

Both are currently under commission to write a new, large-scale musical. In the theatre he has written music and lyrics for the musicals SPEND SPEND SPEND (Evening Standard and Critics’ Circle Awards for Best New Musical), the X Factor musical I CAN’T SING! at the London Palladium and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, a collaboration with Francis Matthews (New Wolsey, Ipswich).

Steve produced the triple platinum album SEASONS OF MY SOUL by RUMER for ATLANTIC records, followed by the acclaimed MOBO winning artist LAURA MVULA debut SING TO THE MOON for RCA, having discovered both artistes. A recent production debut with American singer SARAH WALK is due for release on ONE LITTLE INDIAN.

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Mischief's MIND MANGLER Will Embark on UK Tour Following West End Premiere

Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and BBC TV’s The Goes Wrong Show, are heading back out on tour with Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle. Learn more about when and where to catch the show here!

West End Premiere Of Mischief's MIND MANGLER Opens in March

Get ready for the West End premiere of Mischief's Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle, a mind-bending new comedy starring Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. Don't miss this six-week season at the Apollo Theatre from March 14 to April 28, 2024.

MIND MANGLER to Play Final NYC Performance in January Before West End Run

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will play its final performance on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 7PM.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MIND MANGLER at New World Stages

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion officially opened on Sunday, November 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) for a limited 16-week engagement through March 3, 2024. Check out opening night photos from Mind Mangler here!

MIND MANGLER: A NIGHT OF TRAGIC ILLUSION to Offer $39 Tickets as Part of Digital Lottery & Rush

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will launch digital lottery and rush policies. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: MIND MANGLER Company Is Getting Ready to Hit the Stage

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion is getting ready for the start of previews, which begin this Friday, November 10. Check out pics ad the company meets the press!

MIND MANGLER Releases $30 Tickets For First Few Preview Performances

Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion has released a limited number of $30 tickets for performances from November 10 – November 13.

Mischief's MIND MANGLER: A NIGHT OF TRAGIC ILLUSION Will Open Off-Broadway in November

Following Mischief’s critically acclaimed Broadway run of Peter Pan Goes Wrong and the ongoing production of The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway, Mind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion will begin performances on Friday, November 10 at New World Stages. Learn more about the play here!

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at TAFE-Theatre Arts For Everyone

Overall, the cast delivers a charming, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable performance.

Amando Iannucci and Sean Foley Seek Shape-Shifting Comic Actor for DR. STRANGELOVE

In an interview with BBC News, Sean Foley said: “They’ve got to be a great comic actor, of which we have very many. They’ve got to be of that shape-shifting kind of quality.'

Stage Production of Stanley Kubrick's DR. STRANGELOVE to Open in London in Autumn 2024

Stanley Kubrick's iconic work will be adapted for the first time ever, when a world premiere stage production of his timeless classic Dr. Strangelove opens in the West End in Autumn 2024.

Photos: First Look at TONY! THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA at Theatre Royal Brighton

Following its run in London’s West End at the Leicester Square Theatre, Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] is currently on a UK tour. The production will be stopping off in Brighton at Theatre Royal Brighton from 27 June to 1 July. Check out photos from the production here!

Photos/Video: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] Reveals New Tour Dates, Plus New Photos and Video

New dates have been added to the UK Tour at Derby Theatre (12-16 September), Bromley Churchill Theatre (21-23 September), Eastbourne Devonshire Park Theatre (26-30 September) and Liverpool Playhouse (10-14 October, the same week the Labour Party Conference is in Liverpool).

Photos: Inside Opening Night of TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA]

Harry Hill and Steve Brown's musical TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] opened last night, 25 April, at the Leicester Square Theatre. All new photos have been released from the big night.

Photos: First Look at TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] in London's West End

TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] will play a limited season in London’s West End at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May, with a press night on 25 April.  Check out all new photos here!

Full Cast Announced For the UK Tour of TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]

The full cast has been announced for the London run and UK Tour of Harry Hill and Steve Brown's hilarious musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera].

New Tour Dates Added to TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA]

New dates have been added to the UK Tour of Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s hilarious musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], including four weeks at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following a limited season in London’s West End at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May. 

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at TAFE - Theatre Arts For Everyone

This creative adaptation of A Christmas Carol runs a little long, but the sheer joy of the cast members as they bring this story to life draws the audience in and highlights the show’s message of joy, love, hope, and compassion.

Harry Hill and Steve Brown's Musical TONY! Comes to Leicester Square Theatre Ahead of UK Tour in 2023

Following its critically acclaimed, sold-out world premiere at Park Theatre this summer Harry Hill and Steve Brown's musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], will run in London's West End at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May. 

Corinne Bailey Rae Announces 'Black Rainbows'

Joined by regular musical collaborators keyboardist and producer Steve Brown and drummer and percussionist Mikey Wilson, Bailey Rae also welcomed guests to the stage including The Black Monks, the experimental musical collective who bring life to the everyday objects and artworks collected by Gates at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago.

Steve Brown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Steve Brown has written 6 shows including The Contrast (Lyricist), Fashion (Lyricist), Castaways (Lyricist), Strider (Lyricist), It's a Wonderful Life (Composer/Lyricist), I Can't Sing: The X Factor Musical (Composer & Lyricist).

Steve Brown has been nominated for the Radisson Edwardian Award for Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for "Spend Spend Spend" and Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for "Strider."

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