Who we are

Goldspun Media is a new production company started in 2024, dedicated to developing, producing, and touring innovative new musicals across the UK.

Originated by a team from Bristol, it aims to unite early career writers, composers and directors to deliver bold, spell-binding, musical storytelling to new audiences.

Do you have a musical idea you’d like to develop further? We welcome submissions in any early form whether that’s a book, a theme, or a concept album.

A Musical Theatre performance with ten actors dancing with arms raised, colorful stage lighting, vintage costumes, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Three people singing into microphones in a recording studio, recording demo tracks for a musical theatre show, laughing and enjoying the moment.

Music has always been a powerful way to tell stories— and in musical theatre, music and words come together to create something magical.

But uniting the different strands of music, text, dance, and song into one seamless whole is an undertaking! At Goldspun, we bring music and stories together, whether it’s adding songs to a great script or creating a story to match a haunting score.

Thanks to our creative network of writers, composers, choreographers, designers and the support of our sponsors, we are able to bring these elements together, to create new musicals that everyone can enjoy.

What we do

Who we help

We support the development of original musicals from the earliest spark of an idea through to their first public production. Our process begins with early-stage research and development, including fundraising showcases, before moving into script and score refinement. Alongside this, we provide professional production support — from R&D and studio time to rehearsal infrastructure — guiding each musical towards its first run before an audience.

 In 2024, Goldspun Media developed Level Up! from concept through to its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe, where it received five-star reviews and strong audience responses.

Tomos Brace Jenkins performing a demo of Level up! The Musical

Our People

We are nothing without our team. Musicals are about bringing together different gifts, talents and voices and we believe passionately in the spirit and practice of collaboration. This takes time, effort and care and our core values of respect, integrity and courage are at the centre of everything we do.

  • Lucy Watson, Writer and Producer of Level up! The Musical

    Lucy Watson

    FOUNDER/PRODUCER

    Lucy Watson (Writer she/her) graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School with a Drama Writing MA and has written and produced numerous plays for the Edinburgh Fringe. Her satire play “The Kings New Clothes” won her a Fulbright award to work as a dramaturg at The American Repertory Theatre, Boston USA.  In addition to her writing and directing, she has a strong track record in organising events, performances and festivals. She is an experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of securing funding for charitable initiatives, creative projects, and commercial ventures.

  • Julian Kirk

    Julian Kirk

    COMPOSER/ARRANGER

    Julian Kirk (Composer, he/him) is Bath based founder of Atlas Audio, a composition, production & mastering company, with dedicated recording studios in the Chew Valley. With a strong compositional track record creating soundtracks for video games, Julian graduated in  Commercial Music at Bath Spa University. He is part of “Music Workshop’ a piano, music theory, group performance and songwriting school in Bathwhere he runs themed shows with multiple students of all ages at Bath Carnival, CarFest and Abbey Road Studios. 

  • Patrick Wilson, Director of Level Up! The Musical with wavy brown hair and a full beard, wearing a knit sweater, against a dark gray background.

    Patrick Wilson

    DIRECTOR

    Patrick Wilson (Director, he/him) is a freelance director and educator.  He graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School with a Masters in Drama Directing.  Patrick has been Director in Residence and Young Company Director in Cambridgeshire and has directed acclaimed productions for Fringe Festivals across the country. Among other credits, he has directed for the Edinburgh Fringe and VAULT Festival, winning an Innovation Award for his play "Rubber" at the latter.  More recently he was awarded the E Roberts Prize for Directing. He's interested in innovative new writing, experiential theatre, and has a penchant for alternative comedy. 

  • Stamatis Seraphim, Musical Director of Level up! The Musical, wearing a black leather jacket with a cream shearling collar over a black and white striped shirt, sitting against a green textured background.

    Stamatis Seraphim

    MUSICAL DIRECTOR/COMPOSER

    Stamatis (they/he) is a Greek-South African composer, performer, multi-instrumentalist and MD. Stamatis graduated from the Musical Theatre Academy (The MTA) in London and works as a drama/singing teacher, writing music for podcasts and short films, playing and performing in cabarets. Their music ranges from film and theatre soundtracks to R&B/Soul and jazz. They are Musical Supervisor for AIDA Cruises, and when not travelling, they are developing original work with actor and creative Olivier Sublet, in collaboration with Global Mosaic Foundation.

  • Jess Watson, designer for Level up! The Musical with curly brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a black shirt with white abstract line drawings and floral patterns.

    Jess Watson

    PERFORMANCE DESIGN

    Jess loves technically challenging and dynamic designs, which she explores in her own creative practice as a performance designer. Before studying at BOVTS, Jess worked as a Drama Assistant, designing and building sets for Reigate Grammar School and achieved a first-class BSc (Hons) in Product Design from Loughborough University. Her credits include the set design for A Very Expensive Poison (Circomedia) and the set and costume design for Hymns (Wardrobe Theatre).

  • Meadhbh Lyons, Choreographer of Level up! The Musical brown hair, smiling and wearing a colorful striped rugby shirt with purple, orange, yellow, and white stripes against a beige background.

    Meadhbh Lyons

    CHOREOGRAPHER

    Meadhbh (she/her) began her training at the University of Galway before studying dance at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She completed an MA in Movement Direction and Teaching at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama where she now works as a visiting lecturer in dance and movement. Theatre as Choreographer/Movement Director: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (The Mack), Spring Awakening (Phoenix Arts Club), Jess (Edinburgh Fringe), Romeo and Juliet (New Diorama Theatre), Carrie (PATS Studio Theatre),