8pm Tuesday - Thursday

“I wrote a piece they all want to play” 

Mark Glentworth composes the world-famous percussion piece ‘Blues for Gilbert’ and becomes long-time musical collaborator with celebrated actor/writer Steven Berkoff. So, what next? 

SEVEN and a half YEARS reveals the extraordinary and uplifting true story of Mark’s life in this award-winning autobiographical musical. Follow Mark’s journey from success through despair to a new beginning as he tells his touching, humorous and emotional story through the power of music.

“This music is very, very moving”
Actor/Writer Steven Berkoff

★★★★ “polished performance… Since the short run of this show last year, a part of my memory was still wrapped up in this story…” 
Musical Theatre Review 2022 

★★★★ “Glentworth rises to the challenge of the role magnificently… Directed by Julia Stubbs the result is a moving piece of theatre.”
ReviewsGate 

“Glentworth is a talented composer and this shines through… It’s a beautiful tale of hope”
LOST IN Theatreland 

★★★★ “a biographical work like nothing I have ever seen… There are several very well-crafted songs in the show: songs not only from the heart but touching the heart of the listeners.” 
Musical Theatre Review 2021 

“a highly unusual biographical piece of musical theatre that is genuinely touching”
Runner-Up ‘Best Musical’ in Musical Theatre Review’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Awards 2021

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Approx. Run Time 1 hour (no interval)

All tickets include a £1 booking fee

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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding and were unable to secure the Covid Arts Recovery Fund. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.