Brand-new musical comedy Bluff, written exclusively for radio by Matt Cavendish and Ed Zanders is available to download on Monday 18 October from www.bluffmusical.com, following a full studio recording with West End cast and musicians at Masterchord Studios London. The full radio-play, complete with foley sound effects, is designed to take the listener on a vivid journey through a larger-than-life world, accompanied by a live studio orchestra.
Completing the creative team alongside Ed Zanders (Producer and Composer), Matt Cavendish (Book Writer), Ellie Coote (Director) is Charlie Smith (Sound Designer). Ellie Coote directs Alex Young¸ Alan Cox, Ryan Kopel, Bobbie Little, Jeremy Lloyd, Paula James and Matt Cavendish.
Bluff is a madcap, surreal, musical comedy about one honest man who grows up in a world where everyone lies about everything. We follow his journey as he navigates this strange and colourful universe, full of larger-than-life characters and peculiar situations. Amidst all the madness, it becomes clear that our hero must come to terms with his own dark secret, as the world starts to unravel around him…
Composer and Lyricist Ed Zanders says today “As a composer of musicals, you rarely get the opportunity to write something this large in scope – the sounds produced by our orchestra are truly epic. To also have it performed so brilliantly by this amazing cast, who charmingly bring this strange and funny world to life, is a real thrill. I can’t wait to share it.”
Matt Cavendish, Book Writer, says “Writing for radio has allowed Ed and I to take on the epic world of musical storytelling without the limitations that usually apply when working in live theatre; large sets and endless scene changes no longer pose a challenge. This, coupled with the natural intimacy you get from working with microphones, has resulted in the creation of a unique piece of ‘theatre’ that feels fresh and very exciting.”
Ellie Coote, Director, adds “Creating Bluff as a radio musical was exceptionally fun. From recording a live orchestra to improvisation and learning how to create foley sounds, the whole experience was a wonderful, creative whirlwind. The cast all gave powerhouse performances, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”
Bluff is available to download for free at www.bluffmusical.com from Monday 18th October 2021 for a strictly limited 2-week period for free.
