Richard Thomas is an Olivier Award-winning composer and writer, renowned for creating "Jerry Springer: The Opera," the first musical to win all four major British 'Best Musical' awards. Co-written with Stewart Lee, the show enjoyed a successful run of 609 performances in London and continues to be staged globally, including at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Thomas also penned the lyrics for the West End musical "Made in Dagenham" and the libretto for the opera "Anna Nicole" at the Royal Opera House. His diverse career spans television, with the BBC2 series "Kombat Opera Presents...," and dance, with the two-act show "Shoes" at Sadler's Wells. Currently, he is developing new musicals and choral works, showcasing his versatility and enduring impact on the performing arts. ([richardthomascreative.com](https://www.richardthomascreative.com/bio?utm_source=openai))