I'm a songwriter and librettist, based in London and Wales.
Awards
The Rise and Fall of Vinnie & Paul was named one of the top 5 musicals of 2023/24 by Music Theatre International.
Wheatfield with Crows was one of the 12 finalists for the Stiles+Drewe Best New Song Prize 2022.
Sample videos
My musicals
Contact me
For commissions, co-writing, or anything else: mail@neilbastian.com
Interview
Listen to my Craft of Writing interview.
Praise
"Very accomplished... there's a great palpable energy in this show... very strong and moving. I'd produce it - 18/20. "
Music Theatre International award panel on 'Vinnie & Paul' - more judges' praise
"Justly recognised by the gods of musical theatre for his alchemical hook-making..."
Buchan & Barne - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
"Neil's talent at writing earworms is unparalleled..."
Hilmi Jaidin - My Neighbour Totoro, Shift+Alt+Right
"I cannot wait for what will happen next with the show. It needs a fully staged production..."
Tyrone Baptiste of Curtain Call Reviews on 'Vinnie & Paul'. Read the review.
Music Theatre International award panel on 'Vinnie & Paul' - more judges' praise
"Justly recognised by the gods of musical theatre for his alchemical hook-making..."
Buchan & Barne - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
"Neil's talent at writing earworms is unparalleled..."
Hilmi Jaidin - My Neighbour Totoro, Shift+Alt+Right
"I cannot wait for what will happen next with the show. It needs a fully staged production..."
Tyrone Baptiste of Curtain Call Reviews on 'Vinnie & Paul'. Read the review.
More
I'm a member of BML and Mercury Musical Developments.
My songs have been sung all over the West End:
- Above the Arts
- Crazy Coqs
- Iris Theatre
- Phoenix Arts Club
- Seven Dials Playhouse
- Soho Theatre
- The Other Palace