What is 10 Stories High?
10 Stories High is a 45-minute new musical, written and produced by members of Bristol University's Musical Theatre Society!Plot: Every day, they rush through life - commuters, lovers, colleagues...strangers. Brushing past one another without a second thought. Tensions simmer beneath polite nods and forced smiles. Frustrations build, but no one stops to listen. Until today. Just when they need to be anywhere but here, their routine ride takes an unexpected turn: the lift breaks. Trapped together for the next 45 minutes, time stops and the real journey begins. Within 45 minutes, '10 Stories High' explores the intricacies of human connection - our hidden struggles, unspoken conflicts, and the unexpected ways we impact one another. What do you discover about yourself when the world forces you to pause?
Who are we?
We are Music Theatre Bristol, a Bristol-based society known for bringing fantastic musicals to life—but this year, we’re taking on an even bigger challenge. For the first time ever, we’re heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
We’ve secured a performance slot at The Space @ Niddry Street from August 11th-16th, where we’ll debut 10 Stories High, an original musical created entirely by our talented team of directors, writers, musicians, producers, and marketing experts.
This isn’t just a show—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our society. Fringe offers an incredible platform to showcase new work, grow as artists, and bring a fresh, exciting musical experience to audiences from around the world.
Help us reach our £500 Goal!
Taking a musical to the Fringe is now more expensive than ever, and we need your help to make it happen! Our goal of £500 which will be matched pound per pound by the University will allow us to:
🎭 Subsidise accommodation so the festival is more accessible for all students on our team.
📣 Fund marketing and flyering—a must at the Fringe to make sure our show gets seen!
🎶 Support future productions—a successful Fringe debut means we can bring more original work to the festival in years to come.
Donor Rewards – Be Part of the Show!
💛 £25 Donation – Your name will be featured in our official programme as a thank-you!
✨ £100 Donation – Your name will be woven into the show itself—immortalised in our script and performed live at the Fringe!
Every donation, big or small, helps make this dream a reality—not just for us, but for future generations of Music Theatre Bristol members.
📢 Stay Updated! Follow us on Instagram for fundraising events and behind-the-scenes updates: 📍 @10storieshigh 📍 @musictheatrebristol
🎟 Support us today and be part of MTB’s first-ever journey to the Edinburgh Fringe! 🎟
