Henry Brennan
Orchestrator, arranger, keyboard programmer, and vocal coach. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, working across the UK and internationally.
Henry is a classically trained pianist who moved from Australia to the UK in 2012. Over thirteen years in London he built a portfolio spanning UK tours, concerts at the London Palladium and Cadogan Hall, off-West End shows, and international productions.
He recently toured the UK with Bill Kenwright's Blood Brothers as Assistant Musical Director, creating new keyboard programming still in use nationally. Other highlights include Brass and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (both earning award nominations) and co-producing In the Wings, a web series on shows affected by COVID-19.
Now based in Glasgow, Henry is available for UK and international projects.
"Musical Director Henry Brennan gives a bravura performance"
Sam Marlowe — The Times
"Henry Brennan, the musical director and new orchestrator gave us a beautiful classical chamber sound that caressed both our senses and ears"
John Yap — London Box Office
Recent Theatre Credits
| 2021–26 | This One's for You — International Carter West LTD | MD, Additional Orchestration & Arrangements |
| 2025–26 | Jack and the Beanstalk — Liverpool Everyman Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse | MD, Keys, Additional Arrangements, Programming |
| 2023–25 | Blood Brothers — UK Tour Bill Kenwright LTD | Asst. MD, Keys II, Programming |
| 2024 | Sunday Night at the London Palladium — London Palladium Bill Kenwright LTD | Additional Orchestration, Programming, Keys I |
| 2024 | Marie Curie — Charing Cross Theatre Aria Entertainment | Deputy MD, Rehearsal Pianist |
| 2024 | Snow White — Chelmsford Theatre One From the Heart | MD, Keys, Additional Arrangements, Programming |
| 2022–25 | Disco Inferno — UK Tour Veritas Entertainment | Musical Director |
Media
A selection of live performances, and concerts.
Available for
Musical Direction
Taking productions from the rehearsal room to the stage. Managing orchestras and bands, and keeping the show alive, night after night.
Henry has worked on UK tours, off-West End runs, pantomimes, concerts, and international productions, with bands ranging from solo keys to full orchestras. Recent credits include Jack and the Beanstalk at Liverpool Everyman and the UK tour of Bill Kenwright's Blood Brothers.
Orchestration & Arranging
New orchestrations, reductions, and arrangements for any production,including full-scale shows, chamber revivals, solo cabarets, and cruise entertainment.
Henry writes for everything from full orchestras to three-piece chamber ensembles, and has orchestrated for off-West End, touring, and international productions. His orchestration for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes earned an award nomination.
Keyboard Programming
Building MainStage rigs, programming patches, and creating reliable playback setups for live productions.
Henry's keyboard programming for Blood Brothers can be heard across the UK on tour. Every rig is built for the real world, designed to be reliable under show conditions.
Vocal Coaching
Finding and preparing material, developing technique, and helping performers walk into auditions with confidence.
Henry works with performers at all levels, from drama school students preparing for showcases to professional actors tackling new roles. Available in-person in Glasgow, or online anywhere, sessions cover technique, interpretation, musicianship, and the practical side of what panels are actually looking for.
Backing Tracks & Cuts
Custom piano accompaniment tracks, sheet music cuts, and annotated scores for auditions and rehearsals.
Every track is recorded to a professional standard and tailored to the performer's key, tempo, and specific requirements.
Notebashing
Accurate notebash recordings for learning parts, tailored to tempo, key, and your own specific needs.
Useful for performers preparing for rehearsals, auditions, or new roles — delivered quickly and ready to work from.