Andrew Fisher

Composer/Lyricist

Professional Writer

Anne-Marie Fraser

Lyricist/Bookwriter

Writer

Athene Fielding

Lyricist/Bookwriter

Professional Writer

I read drama at Manchester University, then acted, simultaneously fiction reading for Penguin Books, and gradually turned to writing. I wrote the narration for a nine part short documentary series Russia 1800 for PBS (WGBH, Boston), and collaborated on the narration from Tieck's novella for Brahm's Die Schone Magelone song cycle which Simon Callow went on to perform at the Oxford Lieder Festival. As a dramatist I wrote for television Turgenev's Fathers and Sons (BBC), and for radio Fathers and Sons and Edna O'Brien's Johnny I Hardly Knew You (BBC). I've also written the book and lyrics of three musicals: Kiss and Pray, music Billy McGee, The Kiosk, music Andrew Peggie, which was showcased at Her Majestys supported by Arts Council England, now reworked as Mariyam, and Chasing The Romantics... Ewen Caden Moore collaborating on that book. As a published lyricist I've worked with various jazz and rock artists in the UK and Europe including Mort Shuman, Gianna Nannini, Liane Carroll and Rod Argent. I wrote the title song for the film Magic Moments (ITV/Showtime, USA), several tracks on That's Life (Jazz Art), three concerts of children's songs at London's Purcell Room performed by Mick Ford and Jim Norton, lyrics for new songs and scats for the musical Save The Last Dance For Me, book Ray Connolly, music Mort Shuman, and the lyrics for the cabaret Those Good Old Days (two seasons at the Merlin International Theatre, Budapest). To contact me please email athenefielding@yahoo.co.uk

http://www.nextcat.com/Athene

David Foster-Smith

Composer/Lyricist

Writer

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James Frewer

Composer

Writer

James is a composer, musical director and sound designer who holds a MMus degree in conducting and composition from the University of Hull. Most recently, James provided the score and the sound design for Red Ladder Theatre’s touring show, ‘The Thing About Psychopaths.’ James worked as an assistant to Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck on the critically acclaimed This House by James Graham at the National Theatre’s Cottesloe and Olivier Theatres providing music preparation and appearing as deputy bass guitarist. In 2011, James created Red Cloak Productions and was producer and musical director for their debut show, Forever Young at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012. The show went on to win a commendation from NSDF for musicianship. James’s musical direction, composition and arranging credits include Dick Whittington, Sweeney Todd and The Snow Queen with Middle Child Theatre, Hull, with whom he has worked extensively. James is also active as a copyist, working with composer Sam Watts and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales for CBBC’s Wizards vs Aliens, and with composer Alex Baranowski for a special one-off gig with The XX, BBC Radio One and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

John Farndon

Bookwriter/Lyricist/Composer

Professional Writer

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John French

Lyricist/Bookwriter

Professional Writer

Kate Ferguson

Bookwriter

Professional Writer

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Lizzie Freeborn

Bookwriter/Lyricist/Composer

Professional Writer

Marc Folan

Composer/Lyricist

Professional Writer

http://www.marcfolan.com/

Maria Friedman

Patron

Maria Friedman is one of Britain’s leading musical stars. She has appeared on stage in many West End shows and also on Broadway. Maria started her career in 1980 in the chorus of the national tour of Oklahoma! She has since starred in numerous West End musical hits including Chicago, Passion, The Woman in White, Ragtime and the National Theatre productions of Lady in the Dark also Sondheim shows, Funny thing happened on the way to the forum, Merrily we roll along, Follies concert, A Little Night Music, Passion, with a recording and concert of Sunday in the park with George. Hosted by Stephen Sondheim and Barbara Cook, Maria appeared at The Café Carlyle where she played 3 seasons and took the show internationally.With her career spanning theatre, television, film and radio productions Maria made her critically acclaimed Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Woman in White, winning her the award for best debut performer on Broadway. The heart of Maria’s career has been centred around the love and work of her dear friend Stephen Sondheim and in May 2010, Maria was honoured to sing for Stephen at his 80th birthday celebrations in New York and Washington.

Martin Floyd

Composer

Writer

Michael Feakes

Bookwriter/Lyricist/Composer

Writer

Oliver Fenwick

Bookwriter/Lyricist/Composer

Writer

Peter Fineman

Board Member

Peter spent 17 years in Edward Erdman’s retail offices and business space Departments, becoming Head of their Agency Division. He was joint founder of Fineman Ross with Clive Ross. Peter concentrates on the more creative type of opportunity and on extending the firm’s client base, Peter has concentrated latterly on Central London advising such clients as Land Securities and Standard Life. He has built a strong relationship with Barclays Wealth whose clients the firm have advised on a series of high profile acquisitions. Married to Sarah with three adult children and two grandchildren, Peter lives in Wiltshire and enjoys all types of country activities. He is a trustee of charities Mercury Musical Developments and the House of Illustration.

Richard Free

Bookwriter/Lyricist/Composer

Professional Writer

http://www.shrubshallandfree.co.uk/

Stephen Fry

Bookwriter

Professional Writer

Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at Stout's Hill, Uppingham and Queen's College, Cambridge. At Cambridge he joined the Footlights where he first met Hugh Laurie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, most notably A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Jeeves and Wooster, Blackadder and QI, and is a regular contributor to radio shows including Just a Minute, I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue and The News Quiz. Major film roles include Peter in Peter's Friends (1990) and Oscar Wilde in Wilde (1997). He is the author of the best-selling novels The Liar, The Hippopotamus, Making HIstory and The Stars' Tennis Balls, as well as the highly acclaimed autobiography Moab is my Washpot and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, The Ode Less Travelled. The second instalment of his autobiography, The Fry Chronicles, was published in September 2010. It was the Sunday Times bestselling hardback of 2010.

http://www.stephenfry.com/

Stuart Field

Composer/Lyricist

Writer