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BIO

Phil was the original Music Supervisor/Arranger on the Olivier award-winning Our House (Cambridge) and was also the Original MD on the multi award winning Billy Elliot the Musical (Victoria Palace). Since then he has continued to specialise on new musicals and has worked with an eclectic array of composers and other artists.

Theatre includes:
Local Hero (Edinburgh Lyceum), The Man in the White Suit (Bath/Wyndhams), One Love (Birmingham Rep), The Lorax (Old Vic/Toronto), Bugsy Malone (Lyric Hammersmith), Made in Dagenham (Adelphi), I Can’t Sing! (Palladium), The Miser (Garrick), As You Like It, Hello Dolly!, Gigi (Regents Park Open Air), Human Comedy, My Dad’s a Birdman, Vernon God Little, After Miss Julie, Three Sisters (Young Vic), Present Laughter, She Loves Me (Chichester Festival Theatre), Imagine This (New London), Piaf (Sheffield Crucible), Return to the Forbidden Planet (UK Tour).

Film includes:
Kinky Boots (Singing Coach/Arranger), Cemetery Junction (Singing Coach).

TV includes:
Big Performance/Extreme School (Co-Composer for both CBBC series).

Productions

 
[West End, 2026]
Musical Supervision
Additional Music
 
[West End, 2023]
Musical Supervisor
 
[West End, 2022]
Musical Supervisor, Arranger and Orchestrator
 
[West End, 2017]
Musical Director/Arranger
 
[West End, ]
Musical Supervisor
Musical Director

Videos

News


Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Noah Mullins will join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell to make their West End debut playing The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Watch a video of Mullins here!
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY Concept Album Will Be Released Ahead of West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025

Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY to Transfer to the West End In January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

The Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will transfer to the West End. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Full Cast Set for THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

The full company has been revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi-million-selling novel in the UK. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Young Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

See what the critics are saying about A Face in the Crowd by Elvis Costello and Sarah Ruhl’s at The Young Vic. Read the reviews for the production starring Ramin Karimloo, and learn more.
Photos: Young Vic's A FACE IN THE CROWD Starring Karimloo and Lucas in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

Check out rehearsal photos from A Face in the Crowd at Young Vic Theatre, starring Ramin Karimloo, with original music from Elvis Costello, and a book by Sarah Ruhl, here!
Photos: First Look at Todrick Hall, Jackie Burns, and More in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

All new photos have been released from the new stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s  Burlesque the Musical which is currently playing  at the Manchester Opera House. Check out the photos here!
Video: Jackie Burns and the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Show Off Their Best Burlesque!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, is headed for the stage! See the cast of the show, featuring Broadway's Jackie Burns, as they show off their best burlesque moves ahead of their June opening! See the video.
Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas Will Lead the World Premiere of A FACE IN THE CROWD With Songs By Elvis Costello
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas will lead the world premiere of A Face in the Crowd, directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah in his final production as Young Vic Artistic Director, designed by Anna Fleischle.
Jackie Burns Joins the Cast of BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, has announced final casting for the show.  Broadway star Jackie Burns will play Tess, the role of the club owner made famous by Cher in the film.
Further Cast and Creative Team Set For BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Rehearsals for Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque which starred Christina Aguilera have begun.  Further cast and creative team have now been revealed.
Todrick Hall Joins BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in the UK - Watch the Video Announcement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

Todrick Hall has joined the cast of Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s movie Burlesque, as Sean. See who else is starring in the production, and learn where you can catch the show on stage!
VIDEO: See Jess Folley in New Teaser for BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in the UK
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024

Get a first look at Jess Folley in a new trailer for Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.
Jess Folley to Star in BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL in the UK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Jess Folley will play Ali in Burlesque the Musical, the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing movie Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera.
BURLESQUE Will Make Scottish Premiere in September Ahead of Manchester Return and West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

Following a sold-out season at Manchester Opera House in June, producers of the World Premiere of Burlesque the Musical - the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque will make its Scottish Premiere in Glasgow in September 2024.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Will Hold Open Auditions in London
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 23, 2023

The producers of the first ever stage adaptation of Burlesque the Musical  which opens at the Manchester Opera House in June have announced open auditions in London in December 2023.
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by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023

Burlesque the Musical - the first ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci - will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House.
Photos: First Look at ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Once On This Island at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

Check out rehearsal photos for Once on This Island at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Sets Cast and Creative Team For ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Once On This Island.

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