David Perkins

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.

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The Mystery Of Dumsey Meadow

David Perkins, Caroline Dooley
Full-Length Musical, Comedy

The Mystery Of Dumsey Meadow

David Perkins ,Caroline Dooley

Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 8w, 8m, 1any gender (adult)

Set deep in the heart of the English countryside in the 1930s, this musical for mystery lovers of any age will have you on the edge of your seat trying to work out “Why is it?”, “What is it?“ and “Whodunnit?”

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Pandemonium (a Greek Myth-adventure)

David Perkins, Jenifer Toksvig
Full-Length Musical, Comedy

Pandemonium (a Greek Myth-adventure)

David Perkins , Jenifer Toksvig

Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 7m, 10any gender (youth)

The perfect show for flexible casting with roles for as many actors as needed.
Welcome to Ancient Greece and the wedding of Pandora and Epimetheus! This mythical, fun-packed 90-minute musical adventure, from the authors of the successful Shake, Ripple & Roll, should prove an excellent choice for drama groups of all ages.

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Shake, Ripple & Roll: A Rock and Roll Musical

David Perkins, Jenifer Toksvig
Short Musical, Comedy

Shake, Ripple & Roll: A Rock and Roll Musical

David Perkins , Jenifer Toksvig

Short Musical, Comedy / 5w, 5m plus ensemble

The perfect show for flexible casting with roles for as many actors as needed.
This exuberant, fun-packed musical written for a large cast of young people features a glitzy rock ’n’ roll score and plenty of action.

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Skool & Crossbones

David Perkins, Jenifer Toksvig
Short Musical, Comedy

Skool & Crossbones

David Perkins , Jenifer Toksvig

Short Musical, Comedy / 2w, 4m, 4any gender (youth) plus ensemble

The perfect show for flexible casting with roles for as many actors as needed.
Sizzling with Caribbean-style music, this show is a fun, toe-tapping treat for the whole family.

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