Medusa
When you hear the name Medusa, what is the first thought that springs to mind? Mortal or Monster? Victim or Villain? Beguiler or Betrayed? This folk inspired, musical retelling of the ancient Greek myth, reclaims the narrative and gives Medusa the space to be the heroine of her own story.
The Writer
Parisa Shahmir (Book, Music & Lyrics) is an actress, singer and songwriter based in London. She began songwriting in 2014 while on tour with Mamma Mia and has since been writing, recording and releasing her own music for the past 10 years. In 2021, during the development run of Fisherman’s Friends the Musical, a show where Parisa also played the leading role, she wrote a song called “The Tidal Pool” which, after being heard by the creative team, was subsequently added into the show for the UK Tour (2022-2023). This experience sparked her desire to begin writing her first original musical project, Medusa.
Development History
The idea for Medusa was conceived in March 2023 while Parisa Shahmir was on tour with Fisherman’s Friends (UK) and, with the help of her London collaborators, she has been developing a concept album for the piece which continues to grow and shift as the show itself develops. Upon receiving funding from Help Musicians UK in February 2024, Parisa self-produced a showcase performance of Medusa to an industry audience in London.
Connect
itsparisamusic@gmail.com