We had such a great Christmas in Birmingham, working as music supervisors, orchestrators and music producers for this inaugural show developed by the amazing team at the Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musical Theatre Department. Penned by our pals Robyn Grant and Tim Gilvin, and directed by the brilliant Anthony Lau, we introduced the tiny people of the Midlands to the world of musical theatre, with an amazing multi-talented actor-musician cast.
In a cosy village nestled in the snowy mountains, the Shnootnoot Winter Festival is fast approaching. Astrid is busy practising to play with her school band. Everyone wants her to keep in time, but Astrid just wants to march to the beat of her own drum. Meanwhile, deep in the Winterwood, The Jingleclaw awakes, a mischievous monster who can’t STAND festive cheer and music.
We also had the joy of recording this incredible cast and mixing and producing The Jingleclaw EP, which is out on all major platforms.
“A spectacularly dazzling, foot-tapping, extravagant and original musical that is truly not one to miss”
Express and Star ★★★★★
“This family-friendly show is small but perfectly formed… and will hopefully have a life well beyond this Christmas.”
What’s On Stage ★★★★★
Book and Lyrics – Robyn Grant
Music and Lyrics – Tim Gilvin
Director – Anthony Lau
Movement & Puppetry Director – Laura Cubitt
Music Production, Supervision & Orchestration – Joe & Nikki Davison for Auburn Jam Music
Set & Costume Designer – Charlotte Henery
Lighting Designer – Sean Gleason
Sound Designer – Giles Thomas
Puppetry Designer – Mikayla Teodoro
Casting Director – Sarah Leung
Production Manager – Christopher Ball
Costume Supervisor – Caroline Mirfin
Company Stage Manager – Hannan Finnegan
General Managers – Grace Dickson & Ameena Hamid for HD General Management
CAST
Jingleclaw – Alexia McIntosh
Astrid – Isabella Gervais
Dad – Mpilo May
Jacob – Miiya Alexandra
Hans & Moon – Alex Cardall
Ms Whimsy – Sue Appleby
