I'm Ashley M. A. Walsh, a composer, music supervisor, and musical director with a career spanning stage, film, and cruise productions. I have overseen multiple cast changes while traveling the world, installed numerous company shows, and contributed to the development of new productions. I thrive in multicultural, international collaborations and enjoy shaping musical direction from concept through performance, always aiming for high-quality, accurate scores and performances. I trained at prestigious UK institutions and have a track record across theatre, film, and live tours. My work includes composing for Closets - The Musical (Hope Mill Theatre, 2018), The Jury - A Musical Drama (Brindley Theatre, 2018), Gate House (2020), The Long Walk Back (short film, Best Score at Halifax Film Festival), The Witching Hour (Orange Tree Theatre, 2023; UK Tour 2024), The Orphanage (Orange Tree Theatre, 2022), A Queer’s Guide (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2024), and Talk To Me (Documentary, 2021). I currently serve as Music Supervisor for AIDA Cruises and as Resident Musical Director and Music Supervisor with Anton Benson Productions Ltd., combining leadership, composition, and production skills on a global scale.…

Ashley M. A. Walsh

I'm Ashley M. A. Walsh, a composer, music supervisor, and musical director with a career spanning stage, film, and cruise productions. I have overseen multiple cast changes while traveling the world, installed numerous company shows, and contributed to the development of new productions. I thrive in multicultural, international collaborations and enjoy shaping musical direction from concept through performance, always aiming for high-quality, accurate scores and performances. I trained at prestigious UK institutions and have a track record across theatre, film, and live tours. My work includes composing for Closets - The Musical (Hope Mill Theatre, 2018), The Jury - A Musical Drama (Brindley Theatre, 2018), Gate House (2020), The Long Walk Back (short film, Best Score at Halifax Film Festival), The Witching Hour (Orange Tree Theatre, 2023; UK Tour 2024), The Orphanage (Orange Tree Theatre, 2022), A Queer’s Guide (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2024), and Talk To Me (Documentary, 2021). I currently serve as Music Supervisor for AIDA Cruises and as Resident Musical Director and Music Supervisor with Anton Benson Productions Ltd., combining leadership, composition, and production skills on a global scale.…

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I’m Ashley M. A. Walsh, a composer, music supervisor, and musical director with a career spanning stage, film, and cruise productions. I have overseen multiple cast changes while traveling the world, installed numerous company shows, and contributed to the development of new productions. I thrive in multicultural, international collaborations and enjoy shaping musical direction from concept through performance, always aiming for high-quality, accurate scores and performances.

I trained at prestigious UK institutions and have a track record across theatre, film, and live tours. My work includes composing for Closets - The Musical (Hope Mill Theatre, 2018), The Jury - A Musical Drama (Brindley Theatre, 2018), Gate House (2020), The Long Walk Back (short film, Best Score at Halifax Film Festival), The Witching Hour (Orange Tree Theatre, 2023; UK Tour 2024), The Orphanage (Orange Tree Theatre, 2022), A Queer’s Guide (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2024), and Talk To Me (Documentary, 2021). I currently serve as Music Supervisor for AIDA Cruises and as Resident Musical Director and Music Supervisor with Anton Benson Productions Ltd., combining leadership, composition, and production skills on a global scale.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Supervisor at AIDA Cruises
January 1, 2022 - Present
To date, I have overseen 11 cast changes whilst travelling the world, installing 15 of the company’s current shows and participating in the development of new productions, broadening collaborations to an international scale. Responsibilities include teaching the ensemble vocalists, advising on vocal technique and choices, overseeing soundcheck for the main theatre productions, ensuring productions are of high quality and accurate to scores, people management on ship life, analyzing close harmonies within a small group of vocalists, and advising sound technicians on levels and EQ.
Resident Musical Director at Anton Benson Productions Ltd
January 1, 2018 - Present
Long-term collaborations with production companies, handling logistics and high-pressure decision making. Musically directed 10 productions, supervised over 20 productions, and created a model for the music department which is now integral to the company, aiding cohesive operation.
Music Supervisor at Anton Benson Productions Ltd
January 1, 2020 - Present
Musically supervising productions; continuing long-term collaboration development; overseeing production material timelines and coordination with creatives and theatre management.
Music Supervisor at AIDA Cruises
January 1, 2022 - Present
Overseeing 11 cast changes while travelling the world, installing 15 company shows and participating in the development of new productions; responsibilities include teaching the ensemble vocalists, ensuring each show is sung in the right characteristic, advising on vocal technique and choices, overseeing soundcheck for the main theatre productions, ensuring productions are of high quality and accurate to scores, providing people management on ship life, analyzing close harmonies within a small group of vocalists, and advising sound technicians on levels, EQ, and other production elements.
Resident Musical Director at Anton Benson Productions Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Musically directing productions, mentoring and selecting musicians, negotiating contracts, working within budgets, producing click tracks, arranging scores in Sibelius, recording backing vocals, mixing and mastering vocals and tracks in Logic Pro, overseeing quality control, managing high-profile cast members, collaborating with creatives and theatre management, working closely with the executive producer, programming main stage and Q-Lab for productions, and problem solving.
Music Supervisor at Anton Benson Productions Ltd.
January 1, 2020 - Present
Musically supervising productions, directing music for multiple shows; responsibilities include hiring musicians, negotiating contracts, budgeting, producing click tracks, arranging scores in Sibelius, recording backing vocals, mixing and mastering vocals and tracks in Logic Pro, overseeing quality control, managing high-profile cast members, collaborating with creatives and theatre management, and programming for main stage and Q-Lab.
Composer at Various theatre and film productions
January 1, 2018 - Present
Composition work for Closets - The Musical (Hope Mill Theatre, 2018), The Jury - A Musical Drama (Brindley Theatre, 2018), Gate House (2020), The Long Walk Back (short film; winner of Best Score at Halifax Film Festival), The Witching Hour (Orange Tree Theatre, 2023; UK Tour 2024), The Orphanage (Orange Tree Theatre, 2022), A Queer’s Guide (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2024), Talk To Me (Documentary, De Creative Media Group, 2021).

Education

Training at Guildford School Of Acting
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Training at UCLan
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Acting Training at Guildford School Of Acting
January 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025
Acting Training at UCLan
January 1, 2014 - October 6, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper The Jury - London 2020

    Twelve strangers collide in a controversial case that will change them forever. The pressure is on to unanimously decide on a verdict but they are stuck in a deadlock. Putting their personal morals to the test, they find themselves lost in a labyrinth of circumstantial evidence confusing fact with fiction. Breaking almost every rule in the process, they finally conclude on a verdict… But is it the right verdict? They learn that the truth will soon come out as a secret past comes to a conclusion. This intense musical will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you questioning your own moral compass.

    Composer & Lyricist: Ashley M A Walsh
    Book & Additional Lyrics: Amy Fletcher
    Addition Lyrics by: Timothy Vest
    Director: Joseph Meighan
    Producer: Anton Benson
    Producer: Jessica Ramsey
    Producer: Ashley M A Walsh

    paper Broken Wings

    A short film about grief and loss, and how different people try and cope with this - be it for better or worse.

    Cast: Joshua Wichard & Henry Lawes
    Produced by: Ollie L Green
    Script by: Jess Nesling
    Score by: Ashley M A Walsh
    Cinematographer: Will Austin

    paper Tethergiest

    Entry to the Indie Game Music Contest 2025

    paper Grizzly Business

    Entry for the Indie Film Music Contest 2025