BARNABY SOUTHGATE

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Barnaby is an experienced Musical Director in a range of genres from Musical Theatre to Irish Folk. His work includes conducting pit bands, leading rehearsals, directing instrumentalists and vocalists as well as liaising with a creative team to ensure the highest quality and professional standard in any production or event.

Barnaby is currently Musically Directing "A Noble Cause" for Flying Bridge Theatre at The Riverfront Theatre, Newport having recently returned from a touring production of The Eye of The Storm in Hong Kong with Theatr Na Nog.

2019

GRANDMA SAVES THE DAY!

A new play with music written by Phil Wilmott and directed by Pete Rowe, performing in April 2019. Barnaby is Musically Directing as well as creating the Arrangements for the show.

2019

SLEEPING BEAUTY

The Riverfront Theatre's Christmas pantomime written and directed by Richard Gauntlett. Barnaby Musically Directed the show in performance alongside Dyfan Jones.

2018

nyrsys

A new Welsh language verbatim musical written by Bethan Marlow with original music composed by Rhys Taylor. Barnaby's work on this project includes Musically Directing and leading the band in the show.

2018

THE WHITE FEATHER

Written by Kieran Self with direction by Daniel Lloyd. Barnaby Composed the music for the production as well as Musically Directing the cast.

2017/2018

JABBERWOCKY

Directed by Luke Sheppard with music composed by Rebecca Applin for YMT UK. Barnaby Musically Directed and helped Orchestrate the music for this production as well as leading the band for the initial run at The Theatre Royal Margate before it's transfer to The Other Palace, London.

2017

THE EYE OF THE STORM

A new Actor Musician play written by Geinor Styles with original music composed by Grammy Award winning singer songwriter Amy Wadge. Barnaby's work on this project includes Musically Directing, Arranging and Performing the music for the show.

2017

THE GO BETWEEN

A new play with music written by Archie Maddocks and Directed by Anna Girvan. Barnaby Composed the music for the show as well as Musically Directing and performing in the run.

2016/2017

TREASURE ISLAND

Directed by Phillip Breen with Music Composed by Dyfan Jones. Barnaby worked as the Show MD and Actor Musician throughout the run.

2016

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Directed by Matt Cullum with original music composed by Rebecca Applin. Barnaby Arranged, Musically Directed and performed in the show.

2015/2016

holy mackerel

A new Musical Written by Harry Long with Music by Stuart McLoughlin. Barnaby worked as the Musical Director/Orchestrator.

2015/2016

THE Sword in the stone

Written by Pete Rowe with Musical Direction by Ben Goddard. Barnaby worked as the Assistant MD on the show as well as as an Actor Musician.

2015

little shop of horrors

Directed by Tim Baker with Musical Direction by Dyfan Jones. Barnaby worked as the Assistant Musical Director and Conductor on the show.

BARNABY SOUTHGATE

Cardiff, UK