Musical Theatre Writing
What D’ya Say? (Going Out)
A song from Max’s own original show, Going Out.
Performed by Holly Marks.
After meeting an enigmatic club-goer, a group of friends are persuaded to sample a mysterious, reality-altering substance.
Inside (Matilda the Musical)
Max’s own original contribution to a production of Matilda The Musical, performed by Bethany-Hannah Winteringham, Leeds Conservatoire, MA Company.
Max aimed to create a new song to fit the show’s narrative, and decided to focus on Matilda’s ordeal in The Chokey, and how she found inspiration in iconic literary prisoners from her books.
Section 82 (Losing the Plot)
A finale song Max contributed to Losing the Plot, an original queer comedy musical by Beki Maxfield.
A reference to the infamous anti-LGBT+ legislation Section 28, the song posits a dystopian world where prime minister Margaret Thatcher is an evil robot space empress.
Who’s Laughing Now?
A demo written for an production based on the parable of The Emperor’s New Clothes
Scoring
One Year
A collaboration with filmmaker Kitty Camilleri exploring the trials of a young doctor working in an ICU during the Covid Crisis.
Featured in the 2021 SMart: Film Festival.
Chloe’s Animal Adventures theme song
One of Max’s proudest works – a title theme for his niece’s short-lived animal-centric YouTube series.
The only contract he’s ever accepted that was paid in hugs.
Max’s work is a total joy to bring to life.
Bethany-Hannah Winteringham
His material is consistently full of heart, boundary-pushing, and electric.
Performer & Writer