MEDUSA

When you hear the name Medusa, what is the first thought that springs to mind? Mortal or Monster? Victim or Villain? Beguiler or Betrayed? This folk inspired, musical retelling of the ancient Greek myth, reclaims the narrative and gives Medusa the space to be the heroine of her own story. Presented as part of the National Alliance of Musical Theatre’s 36th Annual Festivals of New Musicals.

The idea for Medusa was conceived in March 2023 while Parisa Shahmir was on tour with Fisherman’s Friends (UK) and, with the help of her London collaborators, she has been developing a concept album for the piece which continues to grow and shift as the show itself develops. Upon receiving funding from Help Musicians UK in February 2024, Parisa self-produced a showcase performance of Medusa to an industry audience in London.