Next Door's Baby

David was Musical Director for the premiere production of this exciting new musical play, at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond from 6th February to 8th March, 2008.

About the show

Music and Lyrics by Matthew Strachan. Book by Bernie Gaughan

A newspaper baby competition in 1950's Dublin highlights the tension between two very different neighbouring families, both convinced their little bundle of joy will triumph. Orla, eldest daughter of the noisy, numerous O'Briens, glances with envy across the garden wall at Miriam Hennessy's sedate and genteel home life. As the matriarchs feud, the two girls find that they have something in common: they both hide a shameful secret. On the eve of the final they collude on a daring plan that will change their lives and their

Working with David were:

Louise Gold, Vincent Shiels, Clare Louise Connolly, Stephen Carlile, Riona O'Connor, Brenda Longman, Emily Sills, Robert Gill, Elinor Lawless and  Peter Basham