From Now On is a contemporary musical exploring connection, climate consciousness, and the awakening of the human heart. Through music, story and powerful imagery it asks:
Will we continue as we are...
or choose a more connected way forward?
The Story
The modern world is fixated on speed, status, finance, and distraction… As humanity drifts further from its connection to itself and all other life, a diverse ensemble of seven characters encounters a series of crises and life-changing events.
Two mythic forces, a weakening Mother Earth and Kaos, the embodiment of human disconnection, fear, and illusion, strike a wager: whether or not the seven humans can confront their values and make conscious choices about whom they wish to become
As the planet’s fragile web of life begins to unravel, one question emerges:
Can humanity remember its role within nature before it is too late?
Why This Story Now?
We are living in a time of global uncertainty, ecological crisis, social division, and emotional burnout. Many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and powerless.
From Now On responds to this, not with fear, but with possibility.
It reminds us that change does not begin “out there” — it begins within.
Creative Intention
The intention of From Now On is to create a theatrical experience that:
-entertains, uplifts, and musically inspires.
Musical Content, Staging and Audience
From Now On‘s 26 songs draw on a wide range of musical styles, from contemporary music theatre to pop, rap, classic ballads, and edgy rock.
Ultra contemporary dance and ingenious costume design, with laser light effects and beautiful projected images,
The musical will appeal to:
-Musical theatre audiences
-Environmentally conscious communities
-Educators and youth audiences
-Spiritual and wellness communities
-Socially engaged audiences
Families and intergenerational groups
Development Status
The musical is currently in development with:
• completed story structure
• multiple songs written, orchestrated and recorded
• ongoing script development
From Now On aims to:
• Tour nationally and internationally
• Be used in educational and community contexts
• Partner with environmental and wellbeing organisations
• Spark dialogue around conscious living
Listen to Music
This is not just a story. it's an invitation
Created By
Nigel Pegrum
Composer & Producer
Bringing compositional depth,
production vision and musical storytelling
to the development of the work.