David Perkins works as a composer, pianist, MD and music arranger. His specialization is writing and collaborating on musicals for the youth/schools market and shows aimed at young/family-orientated audiences. Published works include Shake Ripple & Roll, Pandemonium! (a Greek Myth-adventure) and Skool & Crossbones with lyricist Jenifer Toksvig. Also adaptations of The Nutcracker, The Selfish Giant, The Happy Prince, The Wind in the Willows and Arabian Nights, all commissioned by Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre, where all David's musicals have received their premiere performances.