MURRAY GRANT
An experienced Creative with a passion for connecting talent with opportunity, through the development of bespoke productions and experiences, insightful casting, exciting choreography and unique direction.
As Senior Creative and Theatrical Manager at MSC Cruises, Murray managed both creative and operational aspects of the multiple show and production partners that supply MSC cruise division. He drove the new creative content in line with future brand objectives and reimagined the legacy content already live across the fleet of 22 ships and 32 venues.
He worked through the concept creation, development and installation of a brand-new street theatre product, full-scale production shows, a Big Band at sea experience, new immersive experience concepts and venues, a critically-acclaimed Speakeasy and seasonally-appropriate content including complete digital content creation.
A highlight during his time at MSC included the project management of creative content and install on three new-build ships, including the first-in-class World Europa.
Senior Creative & Theatrical Manager – MSC Cruises, Geneva
Director and choreographer for multiple productions onboard P&O Cruises (CMC Ltd), MSC Cruises and Marella Cruises. Creative consultant, casting and director for Musical Starlights, Tonight From, 12 Tenors, Zanna Don’t, Great American Trailer Park and Guys Sing Dolls. Corporate clients include Ernst & Young, Prudential, Radisson, Hilton, Sheraton, National Museum of Scotland, Deutsche Bank, The Balmoral Hotel, Gleneagles Hotel, Baillie Gifford and Fairmont Hotels.
Freelance Creative Consultant, Director & Choreographer
Beyond Broadway Productions – Creative Director
Live and broadcast productions with acclaimed industry artistes including Adam Garcia, Kerry Ellis, Jeremy Jordan, Shoshana Bean, Telly Leung, Natalie Weiss, Katie Thompson, Scott Alan, Nikki Snelson, Ruthie Henshall, Louise Dearman, Zoe Tyler and Jon Lee.