Radical Jack (2003)
'Radical Jack', a musical performed by the National Youth Music Theatre, was Gary's first major community arts project.
Radical Jack was written from scratch in 5 days, with and by the company. This project was a collaboration between theatre and musical practitioners specialising in puppetry, musical theatre and contemporary and traditional folk music.
A series of workshops led to a live performance of the musical at Durham University.
Creative Team
Director Clare Prenton
Musical Director Gary Miller
Indonesian Shadow Puppet Specialist Tony Valberg
List of Songs
It's Friday!
The Fishing Song / The Women's Church Song
Jack's Leaving
Alice Alone (Alice's Lament)
If We Should Kill the Beast
The Monster
Starry Night
The Chant of the Sprites
Battle Song (Jack Attack!)
Feedback/Comments
Director
Gary - it's been fantastic - Hope I haven't been too much of a nightmare!
Love, Clare
(Clare Prenton, Director)
Chaperones
Dear Gary,
We've enjoyed the experience just as much as you have.
Lots of love, Judith
(Judith Lobendhan, Head Chaperone)
So happy to have met you, Gary.
You're the best.
With love, Marion
(Marion Knowles, Chaperone)
Thank you for inspiring the children and getting so much out of them.
I hope we work with you again.
June
(June Shepherd, Chaperone)
Thank you for your friendship,
Isobel
(Isobel Tripney, Chaperone)
Participants
Hi Gary
Thanks a lot for bein such a star wif all of us and 4 gettin my song in da show
Thanks again
Luv
Em
X
(Emily Thompson-Worrel, Scarborough, Age 13)
Gary! Gary! Gary! Gary!
Thanks for helping us out, we couldn't have done it wothout you!
I've hada great time, you're an 'absolute legen'!
Love
Biddy
xxx
(Elizabeth Griffiths, Leeds, Age 17)
Gary!
You kick ass.
I had a great time. I think this has been a great experience for everyone!
You made it really special and I loved it all.
Cheerybye
Fae Alyson McKechnie
(Alyson McKechnie, Glenrothes, Age 14)
Gary
U have made this lab SO fun. U have been fun good luck in whatever u do next.
Be lucky!
Thanks 4 everything
Luv
x Sophie x
(Sophie Elizabeth Forrest, Leeds, Age 14)
Gary, Gary, Gary!
The week wouldn't have been half as good without you! You're a star! Good luck and have fun whatever you do
Take care, love u!
Claire
(Claire Kilbride, Chesterfield, Age 16)
Dear Gary,
Thanks for everything, it's been SO great. Thank you so much for help with my song.
Lots of love
Rachel (Big Rach)
xxx
Gary, Gary, Gary, Gary... !!!
Hiya Gary,
U R an absolute legend! Thanx 4 all u'r hard work and helping us put on such a BRILL show.
Luv ya
Amy
(Amy Suzanne Larcombe, Dendron, Age 15)
See ya
You were Great
Love
Rachel
(Rachel Teate, Middlesbrough, Age 15)
Hey Gary!
Thanks Soo much.
We love U
U've shown me so much
Franky
(Francesca Salt, Chesterfield, Age 15)
Dear Gary,
Been great working with you this week., hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have.
Love
Charlotte
(Charlotte Ramsbottom, Bishop Auckland, Age 16)
Hey Gary!
Hada great time working with you!
See ya!
Caeley
(Caeley Elcock, Northumberland, Age 15)
Hi Gary
Thanks for doin' all the songs with us. It's been a great week.
Joe
(Joseph Taylor, Age 12)
