The Detective’s Demise
This stellar musical written by Tom Rolph and Michael Rincon is as entertaining as it is insane. The playwright, Tom Rolph, says ‘We wanted to create a piece of escapism that would leave the audience in a great mood, with a song stuck in their head’. Reminiscent of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, this show has one set for the entire show. With similar comedy stylings to Clue and Operation Mincemeat. The Detective’s Demise is an original piece of musical theater returning for the third time to the Edinburgh Fringe
Songs:
– Man of the Moment
– What Do We Do?
– Who, What, When, Where, Why?
– I Wouldn’t Kill A Man
– Platonically
– Jealous
– Crave ‘em All
– Ben’s Diary
– Guilty or Crazy
– Reveal Rap
– No Happy Ending
Escape Room: The Musical
This jazzy new musical written by Tom Rolph and Michael Rincon has an exceptionally entertaining premise mixed with some real emotional beats . Reminiscent of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, this show is set on one set and not only must the characters escape, but the audience must too. Escape Room: The Musical was dreamed up at the 2024 Edinburgh fringe when Tom Rolph was inspired by all the absurd, fun ideas surrounding him.
Songs:
– Wait, Just A Minute
– Ellie Knows Best
– Our Kiss
– Fake
– Françoise’s Song
– Our Kiss (Reprise)
– Alone
– Friends Remade Along The Way
Design by Charlotte Connelly
Charming! The Musical
This is a show full of catchy tunes, one liners and references to all your Disney favourites. Writer/Performer Tom Rolph has been watching and listening to the Disney Princess films since he was a kid and in many ways this show is a love letter to the music and themes of those classic Disney films. After 2 years of being performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, this year the show is returning bigger and better, with new characters and new songs.
Songs:
– Opening Song
– ‘I Want’ Song
– ‘I Wish’ Song
– Sidekick Song
– Princess Song
– Villain Song
– Villain Song (Reprise)
– Transformation Song
– Finale Song
Milly’s Musical Adventure
The show includes magical illustrations and amazing new music. All the music is available online (at the Grownup Playhouse youtube channel) and all the illustrations are available in the book version of Milly’s Musical Adventure. The show was dreamt up at Fringe 2024. Writer and co-composer Tom Rolph says “I saw so many kids shows, but didn’t see a truly original musical for young children”.
Songs:
– To Be A Bird
– The Great Wide Blue
– Beavering Away
– The Snake Song
– When We’re Together
– Better Be On Your Way
Past and Present
Past Showings
The Detective’s Demise – Southampton 2024
The Detective’s Demise – The Other Palace 2024
To Be A Prince – The Other Palace 2024
The Detective’s Demise – Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (TheSpace Triplex)
To Be A Prince – Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Paradise in the Vaults)
The Detective’s Demise – Southampton 2025
Escape Room: The Musical – Southampton 2025
Milly’s Musical Adventure – Southampton 2025
Milly’s Musical Adventure – The Other Palace 2025
Escape Room: The Musical – The Other Palace 2025
The Detective’s Demise – The Other Palace 2025
To Be A Prince – The Other Palace 2025
Milly’s Musical Adventure – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Greenside Thistle Theatre)
Escape Room: The Musical – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Greenside Pickle Studio)
The Detective’s Demise – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Just the Tonic – Fancy Room)
To Be A Prince – Edinburgh Fringe 2025 (Just the Tonic – Fancy Room)
Future Showings
Milly’s Musical Adventure – Edinburgh Fringe 2026, 6th-30th August (Just the tonic – The Fancy Room)
Charming! The Musical – Edinburgh Fringe 2026, 6th-30th August (Just the tonic – The Fancy Room)
The Detective’s Demise – Edinburgh Fringe 2026, 6th-30th August (Just the tonic – The Fancy Room)
Escape Room: The Musical – Edinburgh Fringe 2026, 6th-30th August (Just the tonic – The Fancy Room)
Rincón and Rolph 