Helping Cancer Research
Below Stairs musical is available royalty-free to amateurs: instead we ask only that money be raised for Cancer Research UK Ltd, since composing the show helped keep Alan sane through three major cancer operations.
Below Stairs is available as a piano score or a three-part arrangement for piano, electronic keyboard (variously brass, string, woodwind, etc. as appropriate) and double bass. And by 2010, a full orchestral arrangement will be available for hire.
The solo When I'm alone at night is performed to a back-projected newsreel of WW1, a DVD of which can be supplied free of charge for use in the production.
Like to know more?
If you would like more information on Below Stairs, a printed copy of the 48-page lib or copies of the show DVD, please contact Alan Lewis:
Email bestmusical@btinternet.com
Tel 01494 564512
Download lib (293kb PDF)
Below Stairs DVDs of the 2002 premiere, 2004 Staines and 2007 Cumbria productions are available at £4 each including postage and packaging. Please make cheques payable to Below Stairs. The Cumbria production was filmed at dress rehearsal but does show you how much can be achieved on a modest budget in a small venue. You can view snippets of this on the Shows page of this websiteBelow Stairs is in a class of its own... a splendidly entertaining musical production... Trevor Pilling and Alan Lewis have provided for Lucy’s triumphant progress from rags to riches a wondrously woven tapestry peopled with believable characters, full of humour, human tenderness, and a number of very enjoyable songs. Euro Weekly News, 3–9 April 2003
Below Stairs DVDs