Roy Apps
Children’s Author - Scriptwriter - Dramatist - Lyricist
Children’s Author -
Theatre
& Music
& Music
Musicals
Roy’s most recent musicals for young performers are:
The Hunt for William Shakespeare
A musical for 8-13 year old performers by Roy Apps & Jenny Gould, Resident Composer with the Young Shakespeare Company
When brothers Edmund and John see a troupe of strolling players on the village green they are stage struck. Persuaded by their young friends Kate and Anne, they leave their bullying step-mother and set out on a dangerous journey to London to find the most famous player of all - William Shakespeare. Find out more and hear songs from the show.
The Fang Gang
A musical for 8-13 year old performers by Roy Apps & Christopher Wortley. Based on Roy's popular children's books. Junior Rocky Horror!
When Jonathan Leech is sent to stay with his grandad, he discovers -to his horror- that grandad is a vampire (albeit not a very successful one). Before he knows it, Jonathan is invited to join the Fang Gang, a gruesome collection of young ghouls, werewolves, zombies and vampires. At first Jonathan resists, but soon he embarks on an exhilarating, funny and touching journey of self-discovery. With a cast that includes young vampires, werewolves and ghouls -not to mention a headless teacher- this fun-packed musical will have all prospective spooks shivering with delight. To find out more and hear songs from the show click here.
Both The Hunt for William Shakespeare and The Fang Gang offer opportunities for children to add their own scenes or songs.
Reaction to The Hunt for William Shakespeare from St Mary's RC Primary School, London SE9, following their school production:
What the performers said:
‘One of the best things I’ve ever done at school..’
The music and lyrics were brilliant and funny at the same time.
What the teachers said:
‘The music scored very highly on the tingle-o-meter - everyone who heard it loved it instantly.’
‘The music scored very highly on the tingle-
‘The whole experience
was a joy.’
was a joy.’
The Hunt for William Shakespeare was staged by the Chichester Festival Youth Theatre in May 2010.
‘The writing, both script and music, really played to the strengths of the young cast. As the audience left humming the uplifting and memorable final song 'Now is My Time' , it was a fitting and joyous culmination of the term's work..’
Dale Rooks, Director, CFYT
The Fang Gang
What the performers said:
‘The songs are really catchy.’
Words & Music
What the teachers said:
‘The children were so alive. They can’t wait to do the next
one.’