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ABOUT

Colin Ross Waterson is a composer-lyricist from Glasgow working in Musical Theatre. He trained at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (junior programme) and London Studio Centre. He was a member of Royal Scottish National Orchestra (youth ensemble), performed in three seasons with Scottish Youth Theatre, and made his professional debut—aged thirteen—in Scottish Opera's Death in Venice.

He has recently completed work on new musical A Second Chance and gig-theatre piece One Night Only—both in collaboration with writer-choreographer Ben Hartley—and new sung through musical Two Susans. He is currently developing three new pieces of musical theatre The Mandate, Harris & Greta, and Disappearance of the Universe.

Prior to his career as a composer, Colin performed in dance companies, opera & musical theatre—in the West End, on tour, film, tv, and Broadway. 

He also recorded as Waterson for many years, making three solo albums—Dada, Basquiat Beats & Paris Still Burns—and a slew of underground classics including Scars with KDA on the [PIAS] label, Strip Down with Smokin' Jo on the Junior Boys Own label and Ego with Ashley Beedle on the Ramrock label. He has collaborated with: Black Science Orchestra, Kenny Dope, Honey Dijon, Terry Farley, and Severino.

Colin is an Associate with Pearson (Performing Arts: Theatre, Music, Dance).

© 2025 by COLIN ROSS WATERSON

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