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All works are full length except * which are one act |
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CLOCKWORK (2003)
Commissioned by the Unicorn Theatre in collaboration with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Libretto by David Wood based on the novel by award winning writer, Philip Pullman. First Performance: London premiere in March 2004 at the Royal Opera House Linbury Studio and on tour to Bury St Edmonds, Manchester, Oxford and Poole. |
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The Babysitter (2002)
A Theatre entertainment based on the poems of John Hegley. Two female, two male actor/singers and piano. (See also 'vocal Music' First Performance: BAC May 2002 |
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Matins for the Virgin of Guadalupe (2001)
Patricia Rozario & The Chamber Music Company (Piano, Clarinet, Violin & Cello) First Performance: Dartington/BAC August 2001 ("Stephen McNeff's moving tribute to the disenfranchised...always impressive, gaunt textures of piano, clarinet, violin and cello, twining canonic figures, harshly beautiful discordances and intervals") |
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Passions (2000)
Soprano, Male Chorus (Counter tenor, tenor, tenor, baritone), 'cello, pre-recorded voices. First Performance: Battersea Arts Centre, August 2000, May/Sept 2001 ("Passions was a heart-arresting event...accompanied by the plaintive tones of a solo cello with achingly beautiful choral interludes" Time Out) CDs of Passions are available for purchase online from Cantabile's website. (See 'links' for URL) |
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A Thousand and One Nights (1999)
Written for professional soloists and instrumental ensemble with the inclusion of many parts for community members. First Performance: The Anvil, Basingstoke, July 1999. Libretto by Jackie Kay. Directed by Daniel Slater with Rebecca Watson in the title role. |
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Sweeney Agonistes (Orch.)* (1998)
Joanna MacGregor & Sound Circus First Performance: Bridgwater Hall, Manchester, Jan 1998 |
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Joseph Justus (1998)
Blewbury Opera Company First Performance: Blewbury 1998. Libretto by Andy Rashleigh |
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Slump (1996)
Selfmade Music Theatre First Performance: Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, April 1996 Libretto by Andy Rasheligh based on the comic strip by Will Self. |
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The Wasteland (1994)
Modern Music Theatre Troupe Cast of 6. Orchestra of 5. First Performance: Donmar Warehouse, May 1994. Libretto by Andy Rashleigh adapted from Martin Rowson's comic-book version of Eliot's classic poem. |
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Aesop (1991)
National Youth Music Theatre First Performance: London & Edinburgh Festival, 1991 |
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The Ladies of the Vale (1989)
Comus Music Theatre First Performance: Princeton University, Dec 1989 |
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The Government Inspector (1986)
Banff Arts Centre First Performance: The Banff Centre & Tour |
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Killing Time* (1986)
Banff Arts Centre First Performance: The Banff Centre, September 1986 |
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The Secret Garden (1985)
Comus Music Theatre First Performance: Toronto, December 1985 |
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Bible Bill (1983)
Banff Arts Centre First Performance: The Banff Centre, December 1983 |
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Peking Dust* (1981)
Banff Arts Centre First Performance: The Banff Centre, October 1981 |
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Lulu (1981)
Contact Theatre First Performance: Manchester, March 1981 |
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The Doctor and the Devils (1980)
Contact Theatre First Performance: Banff Centre, Canada, February 1983/Manchester 1980 |
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The Bargain (1979)
South West Music Theatre First Performance: Exeter/Tour 1979 |
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The Ballad of Aucassin & Nicolette (1979)
South West Music Theatre First Performance: Exeter/Tour/Radio 4 1978-80 |
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In the Unlikely Event of an Emergency* (1979)
South West Music Theatre First Performance: Exeter 1979/London 1989 |
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