“I wrote a piece they all want to play”
Mark Glentworth composes the world-famous percussion piece ‘Blues for Gilbert’ and becomes long-time musical collaborator with celebrated actor/writer Steven Berkoff. So what next?

SEVEN and a half YEARS reveals the extraordinary and uplifting true story of Mark’s life in this award-winning autobiographical musical. Join Mark on a journey from success to despair to a new beginning as he tells his touching, humorous and emotional story through the power of music.

★★★★ “Glentworth rises to the challenge of the role magnificently... Directed by Julia Stubbs the result is a moving piece of theatre.” ReviewsGate
★★★★ “a biographical work like nothing I have ever seen... There are several very well-crafted songs in the show: songs not only from the heart but touching the heart of the listeners.” Musical Theatre Review
“This music is very, very moving” Actor/Writer Steven Berkoff
Runner-Up BEST MUSICAL “a highly unusual biographical piece of musical theatre that is genuinely touching” Musical Theatre Review’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Awards