During the 2020 Lockdown Gurning Gnome Books ran a video literary festival, where published or unpublished writers shared their work face to face. Click the gnomefest logo below to see the results!
THE MUSIC
As well as novels, Gurning Gnome publishes piano/vocal scores and scripts of musical theatre productions. If you would like to stage your own production, please drop us a line to discuss hire arrangements.
VERITY
'A modern masterpiece'—The Mumble
Nia's musical VERITY won a 4-star review at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019—and it's now available for hire! The 90-minute show gives a glimpse into the chaotic life of an ordinary working woman – jilted at the altar, facing the sack and hassled by her family. Click the green buttons to see Youtube clips of the first production, at Oxford's Old Fire Station, in September 2014, or to hear recordings of the songs by the show's original cast.
Written for a cast of 11+ performers (piano accompaniment)
Vocal ranges:
5 mezzo—alto (including Verity)
3 soprano
1 tenor
2 baritone
DADDY'S GIRLS
Three half-sisters gather at the seaside cottage of their late father—summoned by a mysterious letter. Over a single day, they try and solve the puzzle of Daddy. Was he poet or charlatan? Rogue or romantic? Rebel or coward? And who's his favourite girl? This 90-minute musical follows the three women through one day of rivalry, recollections and revelations. Staged at Oxford's Burton Taylor Theatre and at the Old Fire Station.
Written for a cast of four (piano accompaniment)
Vocal ranges:
1 soprano
2 mezzo
MELODY
'A really compelling piece of theatre'—Oxfordshire Classical Music
MELODY is the most cheerful hotel receptionist in town—until a free singing lesson reveals the secrets and lies behind the smiley face. This 75-minute two-hander (plus keyboard) has had amazing feedback from audiences across the country and is due to play at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2021. After that run, you too can share MELODY's songs, scandals and digestive biscuits!
Written for a cast of 2 performers (plus piano accompaniment)
Vocal ranges:
1 mezzo/soprano
1 tenor/baritone
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