Julian Butler
Butler wrote the script, lyrics and co-wrote the music for "Space Family Robinson", a musical starring Hannah Waddingham. It premiered at the Pleasance Theatre, London in 2002. As a composer and lyricist, he has specialised in work for young audiences, most notably on the Charlie and Lola stage shows "Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play" and "Charlie and Lola's Extremely New Play". He has worked for Polka Theatre, providing music, lyrics and sound design to over 50 productions, including "The Wind in the Willows", Julia Donaldson's "The Everywhere Bear" and "The Paper Dolls". From 2003-2011, Butler was lead singer with rock band Viper Squadron, who released their debut album "Attack of the Vapours" in 2006. In 2011, he wrote music and lyrics for a new musical version of "Red Riding Hood" with Mike Kenny which premiered at the Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham on 10 December 2011. In 2013 he wrote and recorded the song "Time Stands Still" featuring vocals by David McAlmont. In 2015, he wrote the book, lyrics and music for "Neverland", a musical based on J.M. Barrie's 1904 play "Peter and Wendy". It premiered at the Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham on 4 December 2015. Butler was given the ACA Members Award for his contribution to children's theatre at the 2016 JM Barrie Awards.
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He is best known for his work in children's theatre.