Peter is singing in the Stiles and Drew Best New Song Prize 2025 as part of Mercury Musical Developments, this year taking place at The Other Palace. He is singing a song written by Sam Norman and Eliza Randall from their musical The Debutantes.
Join him for an unforgettable evening of showstopping new musical theatre. It is brought to life by a sensational cast of West End stars.The Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize is produced by Mercury Musical Developments. It collaborates with PW Productions. The event returns for its 18th year. It spotlights the UK’s most exciting emerging songwriting talent.
Twelve outstanding new songs from the musicals of tomorrow will take Centre stage. These songs were selected from 230 submissions. They offer a first look at the future voices of British theatre. Curated and championed by the celebrated writing duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, Half a Sixpence, Honk!), this prestigious prize continues to elevate the next generation of musical theatre creators.
Peter will sing Reason and Love by Sam Norman and Eliza Randall
This one-night-only gala, hosted by Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Oliver! Only Fools and Horses), will also celebrate recent and upcoming new British musicals, featuring songs from hit shows including Hot Mess, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and Ballad Lines. The concert is directed by Kate Golledge, with music direction by Flynn Sturgeon. A panel of industry judges, including Melanie La Barrie, Pippa Cleary, Joanne Benjamin, George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, will award the prize for the winning song.
These are the Twelve Finalists
As the UK’s membership organisation for musical theatre writers, Mercury Musical Developments (MMD) is committed to nurturing new voices and supporting bold, original work. Every ticket sold helps secure the future of British musical theatre. This event is generously supported by PW Productions, Dorico and Tarento Productions.
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