Arranged by David George Harrington for Luke Hereford's show 'Grandmother's Closet (And What I Found there...)', here is a short excerpt of the backing track put together for a mashup of Madonna's 'Dress You Up' and 'Material Girl'.

Myself and David played all parts, with David on piano, keys, bass and me on guitar and drum sequencing. Recorded, mixed and mastered by myself.
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An autobiographical musical adventure that promises mischief and mashups, dresses and divas, and a whole lot of heart.

“I’m not just your Nan. I’m your friend too.”

On his first tentative steps down the yellow brick road Luke Hereford takes on Broadway, experiences his very first pride event and finds his perfect shade of lipstick – all to the tune of Madonna, Kylie, Kate Bush and all of his favourite pop divas.

Join Luke as he stumbles along his journey of queer self-discovery through the glamorous spirit of his Nan, capturing their brightest memories – before they start to fade forever.

Dress You Up / Material Girl Excerpt

A selection of music from Mess Up The Mess's production of 'The Not So Fun House'. I was sound designer and composer on this project, working alongside the young people to create some of these pieces.

The Doorway

Big Wigs On Hold

Hell Theme

New-Wave Birthday Party

Selection of music from Theatr Cymru's production of 'Brên. Calon. Fi.'.

Dwi'n Gweld Hi (Ruth)

Gwenllian Hefo Pram

Llundain

Gwenllian (With Sound Design)

Y Gymraes Lesbiadd

Cardiff Boy by Kevin Jones
Red Oak Theatre + The Other Room 
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It's 1996 in the capital. Cardiff Boy is a dynamic one-man show that explore’s the 90’s in Cardiff. It follows a group of young lads, desperate to make an impression in an ever-changing city. Set to a mix of 90’s music, Cardiff Boy explores the effect music can have on our lives in both times of joy and sadness.
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Alongside the 90's fuelled soundtrack underpinning the play (The Prodigy, Super Furry Animals, Pulp et al.) were several moments of reflection for our 'Cardiff Boy' (played wonderfully by Jack Hammett). I created this ambient track to underscore 'The Beach' section, where our character stepped into a memory of being with close friends by the seaside, looking to their futures together beyond school and the implications of these changes to the teenagers.

The Beach - Cardiff Boy

Forgetting Heledd by Rhys J Edwards
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A raw and candid one-woman play following a fearless young carer coming-of-age in the South Wales Valleys.

Forgetting Heledd is a brutally honest and darkly comic account of a Welsh teenager whose dreams of becoming a doctor are hindered by her commitments to her mother, who has early-onset dementia.

Inspired by real-life accounts, the play highlights the struggles of young carers but finds joy in the face of tragedy, celebrating the endurance of an incredible young woman caught up in circumstances beyond her control.
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This 'theme' underpinned the whole production in various forms, gradually ebbing in and out at pivotal points for Heledd (played brilliantly by Hannah Dando). I wanted it to sound sensitive yet 'quietly proud' in a way as it would underscore the moments of maturity for our main protagonist.

Heledd's Theme - Forgetting Heledd

Davey has seen something he can never forget. Anita is hiding from the truth. Tonight, they come face to face and devastating realisations will be unearthed.

A contemporary tale of heartache, sexual identity and grief as a destructive and palpable weapon. This modern masterpiece by acclaimed playwright Philip Ridley is, in turns darkly comic, and deeply moving, and promises to stay with you, long after you leave.
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This track is a ‘medley’ of sorts, comprising variations and components of ‘Vincent’s Theme’ before leading into the full composition. The theme and main bulk of the play’s sound design acted as a subtle embodiment of the spirit of Vincent, becoming more vivid as the characters unveiled more of their personal histories with him.

Vincent's Theme - Vincent River

Hello! I am a Cardiff based sound designer / engineer and composer who enjoys making exciting, ethereal soundscapes that push emotion to the forefront.

Sound design & engineering highlights include: Brên. Calon. Fi. (Theatr Cymru), Martin Decker: Dad (Keiron Self / Kevin Jones), Huw Fyw (Theatr Cymru), Tidy/Taclus (Theatr Iolo), A Christmas Carol (Sherman Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood (Sherman Theatre), The Boy With Two Hearts (National Theatre / Wales Millennium Centre), The Other Boleyn Girl (Chichester Festival Theatre), Feral Monster (National Theatr Wales), Es & Flo (Wales Millennium Centre), The Not So Fun House (Mess Up The Mess), Grandmother's Closet (Wales Millennium Centre / Luke Hereford), Dance To The Bone (Sherman Theatre / Neon Candle), XXXmas Carol (Wales Millennium Centre), Miss Littlewood (WAVDA / University of Wales Trinity St. David), Forgetting Heledd (Rhys J Edwards / RADA), Crave (The Other Room / Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama), Cardiff Boy (Red Oak Theatre / The Other Room), Vincent River (No Boundaries), Dames (Siberian Lights / Pleasance), Where Do Little Birds Go? (No Boundaries Theatre), Golf Course War Machine (No Boundaries Theatre - UK Tour / Edinburgh Fringe), Llais/Voice - The Documentary (Cwmni Pluen), Llais/Voice (Cwmni Pluen / Sherman Theatre)

Josh Bowles

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