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October 2025 PROJECT: WALTER opened its Off-West End production

PROJECT: WALTER, a musical that I wrote the book, music, and lyrics for, opened its Off-West End production at the Bridewell Theatre in London to wonderful 4- and 5-star reviews. Running October 1-7.

“Project Walter, which has a book, music and lyrics by Filip Holacky, is a new musical that is both clever and ambitious in its storytelling approach. Directed by Liam Tiesteel, the musical employs dance and musical numbers as its voice; creating a show that is a treat for the senses. The musical takes audiences on a thrilling and emotional journey as it unpacks its innovative concept. […] The musical’s plot is an ambitious one. Holacky has crafted an intricate world that immediately grips the audience with the smaller moments of human resistance and larger revolution, amidst moments of love, fear and corruption. Holacky creates a vivid world that is fascinating and would make for an excellent book or film. […] Project Walter has a lot going for it, with a thrilling story that leaves audiences wanting to explore the world further. The story is cut short at a crucial moment, which is done excellently and leaves audiences as devastated as the characters, in a moment of boldness that is rarely written. Project Walter has the ingredients to become a best selling YA story, and theatre goers are fortunate enough for writer Holacky‘s desire to bring this story to life as a musical. It’s a masterful debut that needs a little more polish, but currently still stands as having the potential to be the next big thing. Audiences can expect a musical that makes them feel, think and enjoy.”

Full review here: https://www.adventuresintheatreland.com/post/project-walter-bridewell-theatre

July 2025 UNTANGLING THE PLOT on Substack

I’ve started a new Substack where I delve into the weirdness of being a theatre maker in the 21st century. You can read and subscribe to my short weekly essays here: https://untanglingtheplot.substack.com/

June 2025 PROJECT: WALTER to receive an Off-West End run in October 2025

The musical that I’ve written book, music, and lyrics for will debut this October. More announcements soon. Instagram: @projectwaltermusical

March 2025 New Scores Released on Youtube

In 2022, I released my first piano album, #the2022recital. Since majority of its music hasn’t been publicly published in form of sheet music yet, I’ve decided to make a few of the bigger pieces available on my Youtube channel.

December 2024 Kaleidoscope Revolution at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Summer Courses

Lydia and I are currently working on our second musical for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Summer Courses.

Created by Lydia Green and Filip Holacky, The Kaleidoscope Revolution is a quest musical that follows a young princess who, disillusioned with the shallow expectations placed on her, abandons the throne to travel through her kingdom in search of truth and change. Alongside her loyal knight, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, meeting a variety of eclectic and colourful characters who each offer a unique perspective on the decaying state of the realm. Throughout their quest, the characters—both main and secondary—shift roles, personas, and even allegiances, embodying the theme of adaptability as they face challenges that reflect real-world struggles for identity, purpose, and societal change.

More info: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/musical-theatre-new-musical/

November 2024 A Team Productions’ Elf

This month, I’m music directing Elf, a christmas musical produced by A Team Productions. Come see us!

October 2024 Cove Park Writing Residency

Supported by the RCS Innovation Studio, Lydia and I went to Cove Park to work on our musical Cracked.

August 2024 Selkie Theatre Company’s Spring Awakening at the Edinburgh Fringe

This August, I am music directing the first musical production of the Selkie Theatre Company in Edinburgh. Get your tickets here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/spring-awakening

May 2024 Innovation Studio Funding from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Absolutely delighted to have been awarded funding from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Innovation Studio.

Lydia Davidson and I have been working on “Cracked”, a musical inspired by the art of stained glass, and this gives us the time and space to fully dive into the creative process of developing what we’ve been working on for two years.

March 2024 The Recording of Arabesque Out!

My work Arabesque for string octet, the winner of the Oberton International Composition Competition, is now released on all major streaming platforms in the recording of the Oberton String Octet.

March 2024 The Lady Juliana Opens at the Montverde Academy Theatre Conservatory

The musical The Lady Juliana written by Elaine Cotignola with brand new orchestrations and arrangements created by me opens at the Montverde Academy in Florida and runs March 22-24.

June 2023 Into the Woods!

I’m delighted to join the production of Into the Woods produced by the Happy Sad Productions as a vocal coach. Running 14-18th of June 2023! https://fienta.com/s/into-the-woods

December 2022 #the2022recital is now out on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and other streaming platforms

November 2022 New Album #the2022recital Released On December 1, 2022

My first album – a compilation of my solo works – will be released on December 1, 2022 across all major streaming platforms. It consists of Piano Sonata, Street Preludes, and other stand alone piano works I’ve composed in the past two years.

In the meantime, the fifth track of this collection, Fairytale, is already available in digital pre-release on my bandcamp website. https://filipholacky.bandcamp.com/album/the2022recital

August 2022 Bare: A Pop Opera has opened to raving reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

The production of Bare: A Pop Opera produced by the Edinburgh Little Theatre with me as a music director opened at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to raving reviews from both professionals and the audience members.

“Chills the spine and tingles the senses. […] Musical Director Filip Holacky delivers spectacular vocals from especially from Kathleen Davie as ‘Sister Chantelle’ and Riona Bhreathnach as ‘Ivy’.” ScotsGay Arts

“The musical direction is on professional level that could easily compete with some West End productions.” EdFringe.com

Get your tickets for performance August 5-28 here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/bare-a-pop-opera

July 2022 A song of mine included in “A Little New Music”

A cabaret of brand-new songs from upcoming British musical theatre writers paired with familiar favourites. With performances from Lucy Brindle, Sebastian Harwood, Shona Masson, and Oliver Stockley. Tuesday 26th July 2022, 19.30 in Phoenix Arts Club, London. Tickets: https://phoenixartsclub.com/whats-on/eventdetails/?id=45201ARKHJCBNTTPVRDPLBGRLGJLSLDSJ

July 2022 I’m music directing the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee produced by Happy Sad Productions at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

August 11 – 28. The tickets are available here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee

June 2022 My works are now published by Two Bridges Music Press

I am delighted to announce that my works are published by Two Bridges Music Press and available on their website here: https://www.twobridgesmusic.com/catalog?Composer=Filip+Holack%C3%BD

June 2022 The World Premiere of Scottish Serenade for Bassoon and Strings by Ensemble Opera Diversa (Brno, Czech Republic)

The Ensemble Opera Diversa will premiere my Scottish Serenade for Bassoon and Strings on the 22th of June 2022 in Brno, Czech Republic. They’ve commissioned this piece that is hugely inspired by Scottish folk music – the central movement of it contains the echoes of my favourite Scottish song, The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond. Pavel Horak will perform the solo bassoon part under the baton of Patrik Cervak. More details here – https://www.operadiversa.cz/tance-v-zahradach/

April 2022 The full recording of “Arabesque” performed by the Oberton String Octet released

Recorded live in Palais Meran in Graz by @comploidaniel and @loric.demander

October 2021 The First Prize at the Oberton International Composition Competition