Mini Musicals Go International
Alongside the 8 March World Premiere of The Sanctuary Stones, this year will also see performances of its companion pieces – The Moonrakers and The Story of the Great White Horse – around the world.
March: THAILAND
The finishing touches are in place for the premiere of The Sanctuary Stones in Bangkok commissioned by
Spotlight Performing Arts Festival supported by EduProgress and Trinity College London.
The Sanctuary Stones is the final part of The Wiltshire Trilogy by composer Nicholas Keyworth and writer Philip Jamieson. This piece follows The Story of the Great White Horse (2024) and The Moonrakers (2025).
These fully-staged musical theatre pieces are created for similar forces of young people working with professional performers. There is also a live 5-piece band, although the pieces can also be performed with backing tracks or with piano.
April: CHINA
Director of Performing Arts James Smale will bring The Story of the Great White Horse to life with a performance at Foshan’s Lady Eleanor Holles International School.
‘How appropriate to be bringing this piece to China this year – the Chinese Year of the Horse.’ Says James
July & August: MALAYSIA
Performances of The Story of the Great White Horse are planned as part of Performance Live! Fest in Borneo and Kuala Lumpur in August. In addition, a production of The Moonrakers is being planned in Penang in July as part of the Language Arts Festival 2026 with Director Sue Sudarak.
‘I am delighted to learn that these musical theatre pieces are taking off around the globe. Designed for young performers working alongside professionals, these pieces are the perfect introduction to the world of real musical theatre.’ Says Nicholas
September: SOUTH AFRICA
In South Africa, Elevate Education will present The Moonrakers in Greyton, Overberg near Cape Town.
‘I saw the premiere of this piece in Bangkok last year and really loved it – so I am delighted to be bringing it to South Africa.’ Says Director Francine Booysens
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