About James Beal
Known for his groove playing, attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of music technology, Jim has played keys on over 100 productions of around 60 different published shows. He is currently playing the keys 2/AMD chair on 101 Dalmatians (UK tour, 2024-2025).
Jim is an experienced musical director and arranger, with a particular interest in family theatre and pantomime. He has most recently arranged and musical directed the 2022/3, 2023/4 and 2024/5 pantomime seasons for Norwich Theatre Royal. He was also a founding member of the ZinniPops YouTube channel, arranging, producing, animating and video editing their original songs for early-years audiences, before stepping away to focus on theatrical touring in mid 2024.
As a keys player: 101 Dalmatians (UK tour, 2024-2025), The Drifters Girl (UK tour 2023-2024), 9 to 5 the Musical (UK tour, 2021-2022), 9 to 5 The Musical (UK and Ireland tour, 2019), Jersey Boys (International Tour), Lipstick on Your Collar (UK tour). As a keyboard dep: 9 to 5 The Musical (Savoy Theatre, London), Dreamgirls (UK Tour), Avenue Q (UK Tour). As keyboard programmer: 9 to 5 The Musical (Savoy Theatre, London / UK tour), Bring It On The Musical (London and UK Tour), Falsettos (The Other Palace, London), Little Miss Sunshine (UK Tour), Jersey Boys (International Tour).
Musical instruments & styles
Instruments
Keyboards, Piano, Music Director, Arranger, Music Technology
Styles
Theatrical
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