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Paper Hearts Trailer

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Paper Hearts Trailer

Story

Set in a high street bookshop, this uplifting musical follows assistant Atticus Smith, a talented but lazy writer who lives avidly through his novel’s characters until the arrival of the spirited and audacious Lilly. Despite the instant dislike for each other, Lilly forces Atticus to face the reality he lives in and learn from the world he’s created in his novel. Set in two parallel worlds, 1940s Russia and modern day, the contemporary pop-folk score guides you through a tale of love passion and betrayal among books!

Sights & Sounds

Please click to listen to a taster…
Videos from workshop stage

Paper Hearts/Prologue recorded/mixed/mastered by Ross Arthur
www.soundmateproductions.com

Vision

Paper Hearts has come along way since its conception 3 years ago, and its been an extraordinary journey. The writer, Liam O’Rafferty imagined a show that people could engage with, particularly the characters and the story. But most importantly to fall in love with the songs, and come out of the theatre humming them!

Successful Crowd funding campaign for Edinburgh Fringe

Show History

2018 Writers showcase for BEAM – made it through to the last 57 of the best new talent emerging in British Musical Theatre

2017 Extended show for two acts. Played at Upstairs At The Gate House – 3 weeks in May. Played 10 days in Hamburg. Producer Denise Koch joins team.

2016 Secure top venue at Edinburgh Fringe; Underbelly. Casting starts May. Secure professional company to perform full production Leon Kay, casting director and Anna Driftmier, set designer join team. Daniel Jarvis MD joins team. Workshop new numbers and script.

2015 Concept album recoding in Bath studio – full band and quartet. Team up with theatre director Tania Acevedo.

 

 

Supporters

We are looking for supporters and investors who can help bring Paper Hearts to a wider audience. If you’re interested in working with us, or have a venue that you feel would be ideal for the production, please get in contact. Become part of the Paper Hearts journey, we need passionate and like minded people to support us.

email: liam@paperheartsmusical.com

Supporters

We are looking for supporters and investors who can help bring Paper Hearts to a wider audience. If you’re interested in working with us, or have a venue that you feel would be ideal for the production, please get in contact. Become part of the Paper Hearts journey, we need passionate and like minded people to support us.

email: liam@paperheartsmusical.com

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News

2018 BEAM Showcase – The theatre Royal Stratford East 
Got through to the last 57 of best emerging talent in new British Musicals with writing partner Dan Jarvis. Performed a well polished medley of songs from Paper Hearts and a new musical in development – Finding Hitchcock.
07.03.18 Writer 

2017 London run – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Our run at the Gatehouse is nearly here! With a extended 2 Act play and new songs don’t miss it. Book your tickets   now – 2nd – 20th May 2017.
26.04.17 Writer

International dates – Hamburg
Paper Hearts is going to Hamburg for a 10 day run – 30th May – 7th June. The First Stage is a lovely new theatre, right in the centre. We would love to see you there: Book your tickets 
26.04.17 Writer

Edinburgh Fringe 2016
The fringe was a complete success. 25 shows, 4 – five star and 9 – four star reviews later, and now I’m back to Swindon. I couldn’t of wished for a better show, the cast and creative team where fantastic. Special thanks goes to Tania, Dan and Mark who have been an inspiration.
I never thought a month could pass so quickly!
3.9.16 Writer/Producer

Our Reviews
We have had some fantastic Reviews, and will be putting up a page dedicated to all the 5/4 stars in the next week. Please come back to check them out!

News

  • Got through to the last 57 of best emerging talent in new British Musicals with writing partner Dan Jarvis. Performed a well polished medley of songs from Paper Hearts and a new musical in development – Finding Hitchcock.
    07.03.18 Writer