Imaginary is a moving, funny and inspiring new musical about the wonder of childhood, and the struggle to hold on to that wonder as you grow up. Chaotic, open-hearted and imaginative Milo is Sam’s only friend. They do everything together. But as Sam’s first day at secondary school approaches, his mum is worried that the mischievous Milo is holding her son back, stopping him from growing up. School turns out to be full of surprises – and secrets. Can Sam and Milo’s friendship survive in this new world, where a painful revelation threatens to change their lives forever? With book & lyrics by Timothy Knapman and music & lyrics by Stuart Matthew Price, Imaginary was commissioned, produced and performed by the National Youth Music Theatre at The Other Palace, London, in August 2017. Direction was by Shaun Kerrison, choreography by Anthony Whiteman and musical direction / orchestrations by Charlie Ingles.

 Since 1976 the award-winning National Youth Music Theatre has represented the very best in work with young people in musical theatre, leading Andrew Lloyd Webber to describe it as “the best youth music theatre in the world”. The NYMT is a small arts charity (registered educational charity number 281159) with no core funding and relies upon participants’ fees, ticket sales from productions and income generated through fundraising. Profits from the sale of Imaginary will go directly to them in order to continue providing opportunities for future stars for years to come.