TWO ACTS MUSICAL
Music by Tibor Zonai
Lyrics by Shaun McKenna
Book by Tibor Zonai & Shaun McKenna
Set in 1960s Ireland, the world of Gilroy and his fellow band members is turned inside out by the arrival of the Chinese circus, the beautiful aerial artiste Xing and the mysterious, powerful Qiang Chan.
Romantic, exciting, dramatic and funny, “Two Worlds” takes us to a new place in musicals as Gilroy and Xing fight for a way to be together when everything is against them.
The Main Characters of Two Worlds
In a small Irish town in 1960, there’s nothing for Gilroy to do but form a band with his friends.
Until the day the Chinese circus comes to town.
Gilroy meets Xing and the world changes for both of them.
Two worlds meeting, two cultures clashing… and love driving everything.
The pair try to elope, but it’s harder than they expect.
Then events take a very surprising turn indeed.
SONGS
WANT TO SEE A MIRACLE?
(Kun Che, Qiang Chan, Xing, Sheng, Chinese Circus Artists)
The Chinese Circus arrives in town with a display in the streets.
LEAVE THIS BEHIND
(Mam)
Gilroy’s Mam struggles with the idea of leaving the world behind.
I'M ASKING THE SKY
(Xing)
Xing knows that her life needs to change but doesn’t know how.
HERE WE ARE
(Xing, Gilroy)
Gilroy and Xing acknowledge their love for one another.
WHAT HAPPENED?
(Gilroy)
Gilroy tries to make sense of a terrible turn of events.
LET'S JOIN TOGETHER
(Carey, Felim, Jamison, Torin, Alastair, Marjorie, Maggie, Kathleen)
Gilroy’s last song lyric, now set to music by the Band of Six. A joyful, romantic celebration and dream of the future.