THE STARS THAT REMAIN

A contemporary musical drama exploring both the endurance and the erosion of love,

the fragility of life and the nature of addiction.

Revolving around the trials and tribulations of the tightly-knit Hartson family and set in a humdrum British town, the show combines elements of gritty, ‘kitchen sink’ drama in tandem with an uplifting, life-affirming score.

A diverse cast of 11 actors play the 13 main characters serving a relatable, multi-threaded plot which addresses prevalent themes in modern society whilst never losing sight of hope, beauty and our place within the everyday community as well as our connections to the wider universe.

'... the music is melodic, hitting emotions hard ... witty lyrics too... the plot and subplots are wide ranging and relevant.'

The Reviews Hub

'A great story, very well told and with such voices and harmonies.

I believed the actors were their characters...'

Jan Watts – former Birmingham poet laureate

'... bold, brave work, I wouldn’t bet against it making the transfer from the West Midlands to the West End...'

Adrian Goldberg - BBC Radio 5 Live, 4, WM etc.

'I had a great evening watching this brand-new musical, a fantastic achievement.'

Roz Laws – Birmingham Post & Mail

'... clearly a new contender, making Mr. Kimberlin one to watch.'

Behind The Arras

'Kimberlin has crafted some beautiful music, there’s a real spark in these numbers.'

Love Midlands Theatre

Audience Comments

'Totally captivating, a terrific storyline with awesome music and lyrics that are not only entertaining but thought provoking.'

'A cracking show, very entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable.'

'It was amazing, so simple yet so brilliant in the way it was crafted.

I would love to see it again.'

'It had everything - drama, love and romance, comedy, goodies, baddies, tragedy, keeping us engrossed from start to finish.'

'A beautiful new musical, I thought the songs were gorgeous, as was the singing.'