About

Flynn Sturgeon is a musical director, orchestrator and accordionist who enjoys a busy career working in musical theatre. He is also a specialist in folk traditions, and is a choir director.

 

Flynn was recently the MD of 42 Balloons by Jack Godfrey, which premiered at The Lowry in April 2024. The show is heading to Chicago's Shakespeare Theater later this year. He is also the music director and orchestrator of the sell-out and critically acclaimed Roles We’ll Never Play, London’s ‘miscast’ concert series. The show has recently played the Apollo, Lyric and Vaudeville Theatres, and is a staple at West End Live every year.

 

His work regularly includes developing new musical theatre writing, playing for auditions, teaching, orchestrating, and depping on shows.

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In education, Flynn has taught at many of London's top drama schools including ArtsEd, Urdang, Trinity Laban, London Theatre Runway, London Studio Centre, Performance Preparation Academy, Mountview and Associated Studios.

 

Flynn is a winner in the 2020 Creative Courage for Life Awards, in the category of Outstanding Singing Teacher for his work as a children’s vocal coach and teacher.

 

He read music (BMus) at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he was awarded a first-class degree with honours. Flynn specialised in orchestral conducting, orchestration and Orientalism/race studies within musical theatre and opera.