New musical 'GOD IS A DJ' is in development

Emmie Newitt 16 February, 2026, 09:01

The unique new musical, which will blend a live DJ, live band, and iconic dance hits, is being brought to life by a world class creative team and is currently in development.

Artwork provided for God Is A DJ The Musical.

God Is A DJ is written by Olivier Award winner Jessica Swale (Paddington the Musical), directed by former Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre Vicky Featherstone, and has music direction by BAFTA-winning Matthew Brind (Starlight Express).

The musical is a tale about the endurance of love and human connection, the ecstasy and pain of superstardom, and the power of music to heal across the dance floor. The production starts as a play but evolves into an energetic live DJ set, inviting audiences to dance as the story spills from the stage into the auditorium. God Is A DJ will share an intimate story about meeting across the divide of classical music and dance club culture.

Producer Irit Ten Hengel conceived the original concept for the show. It follows her work on the upcoming musical Obsessed, a show based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Diane Warren, who serves as Executive Producer for God Is A DJ.

On the news announcement today, Jessica Swale said:
“How could I resist the opportunity to join Vicky and Matthew, two such inspiring creative forces, in making a piece of work which truly challenges the boundaries of conventional playmaking. I’ve always loved collaborating with live musicians, but we’re exploding those boundaries to see what happens when you mix intimate storytelling with heart-stopping immersive sound. I can’t wait!”

Director Vicky Featherstone said: “Having fallen deeply in love with clubbing and dance music at the Haçienda and the Paradise Factory in the Manchester of the 90’s, the opportunity to bring that experience to the stage in a musical which celebrates our eternal search to belong and to exist as one, even for a moment, feels very special. Nothing can ever replace the feeling as we all raise our arms in the air, forgetting the world outside and are taken to a different place by the skill of the DJ and the music.

Fusing that with theatre alongside such great collaborators, where we can also explore the dark heart which lurks within that world, is a real adventure.”

Further details will be announced soon.