Clarke and Gehm
Past and Current Works
THE EXTRAS STRIKE BACK
The show came about when Glenn would use 'throw-away' Star Wars lyrics to emphasise where beats and rhymes would come in a new song. Sharing a love of the movie franchise, the pair decided to write some Star Wars inspired songs but from the perspective of the background characters. It became evident that by joining these new songs together there was the potential for a new show. The Extras Strike Back is the retelling of the story so many people know and love but with the added twist of hearing it from the smaller characters point of view.
SFX Magazine
"Star Wars meets Wicked meets Victoria Wood."
ThreeWeeks Edinburgh
"You don't need to be a geek to enjoy this daft, excellently written and performed cabaret."
MusicalTalk
"A brilliant and cheeky show, and incredibly well written. A superb piece which excited me with its quality."
For too long the supporting characters of Star Wars have been overshadowed by the popularity of the beloved heroes. Well… no more. Who really was Roger, Roger? Was the Wampa actually mean? And why is that Imperial officer always being choked? Original songs, questionable characters, out of this world stupidity. Discover the untold stories behind the galaxy’s background characters in this uplifting, comedic, musical cabaret as we finally give the extras their long-overdue leading moment in the twin suns.
Upcoming Shows
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Other Projects
One-Minute-Musicals
One Minute Musicals are exactly that. Mini musicals that make a satirical comment on current affairs all whilst keeping to a 1-minute maximum length. Sometimes the news can be such an eye roll with politicians dodging a straight answer. The aim of these songs is to flip the script and sing what the public were really thinking. The characters portrayed in the song varied from Boris Johnson to Kim Kardashian and the aim of each and every post was to make audiences laugh.
The Edge of Time
The Edge of Time was a song recorded for the 'A Song For Our Time' competition. The song was written and recorded within 48 hours and included a cast of friends and family spread out throughout the country. The song is an enduring symbol of people’s strength and resilience in such an isolating time and 100% of the proceeds were donated to the British Red Cross in aid of those who had faced loneliness during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is available on all major platforms and can be watched here.
Confessions of a Superhero
Is it a bird? Is It a plane? No, it’s someone with superpowers who could probably use some therapy. Confessions of a Superhero follows a therapy group dedicated to the members of society who have been blessed with extraordinary powers. Weekly they discuss the curses that come with their gifts, the mistakes they make and inevitably, the thing they all share, their humanity. As a new member joins their group having only just received her powers, our superheroes try to explain what it really means to be a hero and to guide this new member towards her superhero destiny. However, blinded by their self-righteousness and their god-like statuses, will they be able save this new member from the darker side of her burgeoning powers?
A-Major Catastrophe
It’s the end of the world. A virus with no known cure. Four characters: A nerd, A Cheerleader, a grumpy British dude and the nerd's scientist father are all stuck in a bunker after the collapse of civilization. It’s been five years of staring at the same walls, having the same conversations and dealing with the ever-dwindling hope that they will ever leave. Fortunately, the scientist they are stuck in the bunker with happens to be the leading researcher on vaccines and has found a cure. However, after becoming accustomed to their new home, one member of the group has decided that they don’t want to go back to the real world, a decision that will have a knock-on effect that could ultimately lead to the end of the human race.
Contact Us
We are on the lookout for collaborators! We're keen to write new work from different sources and to continue to develop the way they write. If you have any interest in collaboration or in winning a Tony Award please do not hesitate to reach out.