All works are full length except * which are one act

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.

 

 

 
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

 

 

 
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")

 

 

 
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)

 

 

 
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.

 

 

 
Sweeney Agonistes (Orch.)* (1998)
Joanna MacGregor & Sound Circus
First Performance: Bridgwater Hall, Manchester, Jan 1998

 

 

 
Joseph Justus (1998)
Blewbury Opera Company
First Performance: Blewbury 1998. Libretto by Andy Rashleigh

 

 

 
Slump (1996)
Selfmade Music Theatre
First Performance: Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, April 1996 Libretto by Andy Rasheligh based on the comic strip by Will Self.

 

 

 
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.

 

 

 
Aesop (1991)
National Youth Music Theatre
First Performance: London & Edinburgh Festival, 1991

 

 

 
The Ladies of the Vale (1989)
Comus Music Theatre
First Performance: Princeton University, Dec 1989

 

 

 
The Government Inspector (1986)
Banff Arts Centre
First Performance: The Banff Centre & Tour

 

 

 
Killing Time* (1986)
Banff Arts Centre
First Performance: The Banff Centre, September 1986

 

 

 
The Secret Garden (1985)
Comus Music Theatre
First Performance: Toronto, December 1985

 

 

 
Bible Bill (1983)
Banff Arts Centre
First Performance: The Banff Centre, December 1983

 

 

 
Peking Dust* (1981)
Banff Arts Centre
First Performance: The Banff Centre, October 1981

 

 

 
Lulu (1981)
Contact Theatre
First Performance: Manchester, March 1981

 

 

 
The Doctor and the Devils (1980)
Contact Theatre
First Performance: Banff Centre, Canada, February 1983/Manchester 1980

 

 

 
The Bargain (1979)
South West Music Theatre
First Performance: Exeter/Tour 1979

 

 

 
The Ballad of Aucassin & Nicolette (1979)
South West Music Theatre
First Performance: Exeter/Tour/Radio 4 1978-80

 

 

 
In the Unlikely Event of an Emergency* (1979)
South West Music Theatre
First Performance: Exeter 1979/London 1989