Awards
Vivian
Ellis Prize (with Kit Hesketh-Harvey) for young writers for
the musical stage.
Press
Orlando
“The
music has a hypnotic quality that makes one long to hear it
again. McConnel is clearly a composer to watch”
The Guardian
“A stirringly adult score, Orlando proves one of the
most exotically ambitious British musicals since
Valmouth”
The Listener
“The score is very strong indeed”
Sheridan Morley
Killing
Rasputin
“A
gripping tale of good versus evil”
Daily Mail
“ . . . the result is a musical with romance,
intrigue, humour, catchy tunes and moving moments”
The Times
“The music is delightfully powerful”
Sunday Times
“The writers have created a gripping tale”
The Stage
Inkle
& Yarico
‘Inkle and Yarico is a rare gem!"
Financial Times
"The Quintessential Edinburgh Experience"
The Scotsman
"The World Premier Performance of Inkle and Yarico was the
highlight of this year’s festival. The storyline and
the wonderful blend of musical styles took me far away from
the very cold Edinburgh to the heat of Barbados. The cast
of very strong singers included Michael McCarthy as Inkle
and Natalie Tinn as Yarico. This performance was brilliant
finish to the 1999 Edinburgh Festival." Musical Stage
Magazine
Another
Life
.
. . the opening reels, driven by James McConnel's lively
chamber score, succinctly sketch the atmosphere of
Edwardian London.
Variety