I’m Autistic - A New Musical
A new British musical written by Leonora Brooks, I’m Autistic - A New Musical aims to create a piece of accurate representation of some aspects of the experiences of autistic young adults.
We follow three autistic characters. Lauren is a university student, who discovers she may be autistic while researching for a project. Nat is unlucky in love until he meets neurotypical Sophie, who is everything he wants in a girl. Chloe is struggling with bullying at school, and a strain on her relationship with her best friend. We meet their families, friends, teachers, partners and more…
The show has been workshopped twice, once in 2023 and once in 2024. In February 2025, we performed a fundraiser concert of music from the show at The Other Palace Studio. In August 2025, the show was performed at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show received several 5 star reviews, and many glowing audience reviews.
Edinburgh Fringe Cast + Creatives:
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Nat - Gabriel Phelan
Lauren - Liberty Ashford
Chloe - Olivia Jenkins
Sophie - Laura Rachael Hayes
Mark/Dr Frazer - Jakob Creighton
Liv - Caroline Kane
Becca/Beth/Alanna - Leonora Brooks
Amy/Katie/Erin - Maisie Fogg
Adam/James - Morgan Phillips
Sarah/Claire/Mrs Hughes - Natalie Moore-Williams
Ellis/Harry - Travis George
Ryan - Christopher McFadden
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Co-Directors - Edward Turner & Leonora Brooks
Movement Director - Olivia Jenkins
Musical Director - Anto Buckley
Company Manager - Cara O'Brien
Lighting Designer - Matthew Arakcheev