Theo in Between
Music and Lyrics by Jordan Li-Smith
Book and Lyrics by Gareth Mattey
Directed by Dean Johnson
A new musical for anyone who's ever felt in between
It’s 1999 and the quaint Northern town of Dulberry prepares to deliver their best Harvest Festival yet, but Theo is focused on something else: will finding their absent father help them understand what it means to be a ‘man’?
Stuck in between the expectations of the town, their friends, and their Mum, Theo sets out to find their place in the world and work out who they are, and who they want to be. With a nostalgic 90s-inspired score, Theo in Between is a musical theatre coming of age celebration of gender identity, found community, and anyone who has ever felt a little bit in between.
★★★★"Theo in Between is full of melodies... with plenty of numbers that takes us on a musical journey." The Reviews Hub
"A bold, thoughtful and profoundly relatable musical. Theo in Between may have been set in 1999 - but it felt like a breath of fresh air." The Culture Vulture
"The main strength in the show is Jordan Li-Smith's songbook. The songs are toe-tappingly catchy and have a feeling of instant familiarity as they progress the narrative and propel the story forward." Musical Theatre Review
"The music shines throughout...and is of West End quality. The arrangements are well put together and perfect in tone." Theatre and Tonic
Theo in Between is currently in development.
It was nominated for 4 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, including Best New Musical.
The song "Earth to Theo" has been selected as a finalist for the
Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize 2026.
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