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June 2021 Fallen Angel receives its first preview at an all-new drive-in theatre in Manchester. Angel Keeley is played by Naomi Stirrat, and Zach is played by Callum Hughes The preview performance is given in aid of Kidscan, a Salford-based charity that funds research into cures for children’s cancers. Artwork: Tom Enderby |
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April 2021 Sara and Giles are shortlisted for the Stiles & Drewe Best New Musical Award, run in conjunction with MTI Europe and Mercury Musical Developments Fellow shortlisted writers are: Omar Baroud; Bella Barlow & A C Smith; Kurt Kansley & Oliver Lidert; Adam Wachter; Jordan Paul Clarke & Francesca Forristal; Pippa Cleary & Kieran Merrick; Tim Connor & Susannah Pearse; and Adam Dickinson, Jacob Darrell & Tom Ling |
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December 2020 Concept Album for Fallen Angel is released Fallen Angel is new two-hander, actor-musician musical about love, redemption and conquering your past. Angel Keeley is tasked with taking failing musician Zach to Heaven. But as the moment to get him onto a doomed flight draws near, she’s aware of her feelings for him and the unfairness if he dies. She begs Boss to spare Zach’s life until she is left with only one choice. Zach’s life or hers. |
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May 2020 Sara and Giles write a new song for the On Hope song cycle, a series of 3 concerts during lockdown hosted by The Other Palace, entitled Hope Never Dies |
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February and March 2020 New musical, Score, developed with the University of Winchester and their Musical Theatre students. Score is the story of U18 England footballer Harley Cope who battles the FA to be able to play football against men in the Premiership. Showcase directed by Adam Rush, featuring Jade Ralph, Georgina Eagles, Megan Hayes, Charis McCobb, Connor Gould, Emma Hague, Kathryn Wright, Abbie Machin, Ella Singer, Niamh Jackson, Tyler Convery, Sarah Kate Stoll and Lily Giles-Donovan |
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February 2019 Barcelona! is featured at MT Fest UK at the Other Palace Sara and Giles (in a rare public performance!) sing the opening number Barcelona! |
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November 2018 Barcelona! is showcased at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly. The musical book was developed with assistance from the Criterion Trust and Greg Mosse The showcase is directed by award-winning director, Adam Morley. Cast as follows: Cat - Lucy Anastasia Jordi - Sam Makepeace-Beach Pilar - Siobhan Athwal Santi - Jacob Goodchild Louisa - Georgia Carr Antonio - Elliot McNulty |
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June 2018 Stars, from Country Dream, is one of 12 finalists in the Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize. The song was performed live at a gala performance at the Savoy Theatre by Sabi Perez, one of the finalists in SSSOTY best performer |
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March 2018
Country Dream is one of the musicals showcased at BEAM 2018 at Theatre Royal Stratford East. Cast: Donna Mae Travers - Lindsay O'Mahony; Ashleigh Dayton. - Jenaya Nicole Robertshaw |
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November 2017 A version of That Bottle Ain't Your Friend, from musical Country Dream, is recorded by Shane Richie for his new album, A Country Soul The album A Country Soul tops the UK country album charts |
