March 2020 - the Theatre industry grinds to a halt and, like the rest of the world, composer Patrick Rufey finds himself at home with a clear diary and an abundance of time. Instead of watching Netflix, he finds hidden away an old treatment he had written for a new musical based around the events of the year 1066; something he had wanted to write but never had the time to fully commit to. Hence "1066" was born!

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Patrick sat in his office alone and wrote scene by scene, for months on end, until a first draft was finished in December 2020. Never imagining that the Pandemic would continue past 2020, Patrick found he had the opportunity to take the show to a further level. Upon hearing feedback from a small focus group of industry professionals, he began a second draft; with the book being re-written by talented new female writer Rosie Ward.

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The show can now be heard by the public, following a full album recording. Featuring a cast of West End professionals including: Tyrone Huntley, Sam Pope, Samantha Dorrance, Stephen Leask, Anna Simmons, Will Kenning, Pedro Lloyd Gardiner, Katy Hanna, Joseph Peters and Chloe Champken.

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This incredible story of British history is '1066 A New Musical'.

1066 A New Musical is available on all audio streaming platforms