Delicate, their musical. Taylor Swift meets Greys Anatomy.

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Meet the creative minds behind "Delicate," a groundbreaking new musical emerging from Belfast that's already making waves across the UK theatre scene. In this captivating conversation, teachers-turned-playwrights Dermot and Victoria share their remarkable journey from classroom daydreams to sold-out performances in Belfast and London.

Their creation – described as "Grey's Anatomy meets Taylor Swift" – represents something rarely seen in Northern Ireland's theatre landscape: an ambitious, commercially-minded production that steps away from local themes to explore universal emotional experiences. The duo reveals how they navigated music licensing directly with Universal Music Group, assembled a talented creative team, and transformed Taylor Swift's lyrical storytelling into a compelling narrative exploring coercive relationships, grief, and self-empowerment.

What makes this story particularly inspiring is the grassroots, self-funded nature of their project. Without major backing or previous playwriting experience, they've created something that resonated powerfully with audiences in two cities. Their workshop performances have garnered enthusiastic reviews, with emotional audience reactions validating their creative choices. The conversation delves into the challenges they faced – from last-minute casting emergencies to technical limitations – and how each obstacle ultimately strengthened the production.

The passion these creators bring to their work is infectious, whether discussing the joy of seeing their words performed, the collaborative spirit of their cast and crew, or their plans to take "Delicate" to Edinburgh Fringe. Their story reminds us what musical theatre ultimately teaches us: that there's a unique community spirit among theatre people, and that for a few magical hours, we can escape into beautifully crafted emotional worlds. Follow their journey on Instagram and TikTok @delicatemusical to witness the next chapter in this remarkable Northern Irish success story.

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