Monochrome photo of Musical Director Debbi Clarke in the band pit playing keys.

Debbi Clarke – Musical Director


“The numbers come up covered in blue grass-tinged glory as played by Debbi Clarke’s exquisite seven-piece band, visible throughout the show in a little marquee just behind the main stage.”
What’s on Stage


Debbi Clarke, Musical Director, London. Head and shoulders shot.
Debbi Clarke is a freelance Musical Director, pianist, accompanist and teacher based in London and Surrey.

A finalist in the 2024 Offies as Musical Director for the Lavender Theatre production of “Annie Get Your Gun”, she completed an MA in Musical Direction at Mountview, graduating with merit in September 2021. A graduate of the London College of Music, she achieved a distinction in her MMus in 2017 in piano performance and accompanying.

As a Musical Director, Debbi has extensive experience of a variety of genres. Her professional approach and ability to put fellow musicians and performers at ease is as important to her as anything else. This creates an excellent working atmosphere, helping to create high quality performances.

Musical Director

Current production:

I Wish You Well – The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical

Musical Director for: Paul Taylor-Mills - I Wish You Well - The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski-Trial Musical.

Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly
11 September – 12 October 2024.

Recent productions include:

Musical Director for: Blair Russell Productions - Diva: Live from Hell!MD for The Good Enough Mums Club tourMusical Director for: Institute of Arts, Barcelona - Oklahoma!Musical Director for: The Vaults Theatre - Stranger Sings (The Stranger Things parody)London's Most Wanted Musical: Bonnie & Clyde at the Arts Theatre, London.

For the full list, please see Past Work.

She is also a proficient Mainstage programmer, arranger and orchestrator.

Logo for "The Offies" - The Off West End Theatre Awards

Finalist for the 2024 Offies Category Musicals: Musical Director for Annie Get Your Gun Lavender Theatre

Contact

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