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WEBSITE UPDATE FOR 2024!
Thank you for visiting our site. We've had a busy few years with external projects as well as keeping the 'Handful Of Keys' projects going. We're in the midst of updating the website and refreshing our project lists.
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2022- Busy Year!
This year has been filled with workshops, new writing, teaching and performing. Matthew is back in the West End serving as Musical Director for 'Les Miserables' and Laura has been performing in productions of 'Dracula', 'Little Shop Of Horror's, 'Sound of Silence' and collaborating with new writers in 'Scriptwriters & Co'.
2021- New Work Session
With aid from Bristols Tobacco Factory performance space, we spent time workshopping ideas for a new family musical. We look to start the demo tracks in 2022.
2021- WORKSHOPS
As Music Colleges and Theatre Schools began to reopen we provided workshops and theatre classes for a range of institutes. Laura began work at 344 Theatre Academy in Bristol, Matthew worked with BSPA and Urdang London.
2021- HANDFUL OF DISTRACTION SERIES
We completed the handful of distraction series to great success. Using an array of west end talent, we produced some wonderful performances which were not only important to ourselves as creatives, but to the whole industry who were struggling so much during the pandemic. An example can be seen here, and to watch the full series please see our YouTube channel.
www.youtube.com/@handfulofkeystheatrecompany
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August 2020 - Workshops Announced
Our MD and Producer Matthew Loughran is joined by West End Choreographer Chris Whittaker (Judy, Top Hat, Wind in The Willows) and Performer Gabriella Williams (Miss Saigon, Grease, Mamma Mia) to deliver summer workshops producing digital performances of songs from Seussical and Mamma Mia.
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May 2020- New Musical
Exciting news to follow soon on a new musical currently in creation, with an aim for a workshop this autumn.
April 2020 - COVID lockdown - HANDFUL OF DISTRACTION SERIES
Due to the current safety measures imposed by the government, we are launching our Digital Platform with a collection of work entitled 'A Handful Of Distraction.' Ten pieces will be uploaded week by week using performers from across the globe, celebrating our industry and highlighting the changes we now face.
March 2020- Website Update
We've been working hard to update the website with a new look and updated content, including a new 'Gallery' section.
17th June 2019 - Liverpool's Royal Court Studio Theatre
We are pleased to announce that our new piece, 'Tell My Daddy I'm A Soldier,' from the musical VALl will be performed at 'Let Me Sing,' a musical cabaret celebrating the work of British musical theatre writers, as part of AMT Fest.
18th June 2019 - John Fosters Studio Theatre
Laura and Matthew will be presenting a selection of material and the story behind the musical VALI, supported by the wonderful Gabriella Williams as, 'Vali.'