About this episode

The episode discusses the future of new musicals with insights from industry professionals at the Musical Theatre Conference 2026.

Alex Wood comes to you from the Musical Theatre Conference 2026 at the Soho Theatre Walthamstow - a huge event that saw writers, producers and venue owners come together to mull over trends and issues facing the world of new musicals. We hear from Jethro Compton, one of the masterminds behind The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, about how his global perspective on making work has informed his process and helped him build a career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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