Stephen Warbeck's musical journey began at the tender age of four, when he started studying piano and composing. His parents, both amateur musicians, encouraged him to nurture his talents, and by his mid-teens, he had developed a passion for rock 'n' roll and theatre.
He pursued his interest in drama and French at Bristol University, where he honed his skills as a performer and musician. His early career took off at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, where he worked as a musician and actor for eight years, refining his craft and building a reputation as a talented composer and performer.
As his career progressed, Stephen began to focus on writing music for film and television, a venture that has yielded a considerable body of work since the early 1980s. He has received numerous accolades, including five BAFTA nominations, for his work on over forty television projects, including the highly acclaimed series Prime Suspect.
Stephen's filmography is impressive, featuring scores for feature films such as The Other Man, Proof, Two Brothers, Mrs. Brown, Mystery Men, Quills, Billy Elliot, Captain Corelli's Mandolin, Birthday Girl, and Shakespeare in Love, for which he won an Academy Award.
In addition to his work in film and television, Stephen has made significant contributions to the world of theatre, with notable productions including the National Theatre's An Inspector Calls, John Madden's production of Proof, Sam Mendes' production of To The Green Fields Beyond, and The White Devil for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
He has also written music for several shows at the Almeida, including The Triumph Of Love, Parlour Song, and When The Rain Stops Falling, and collaborated with Ian Rickson on Jerusalem at the Royal Court.
Beyond his work in film, television, and theatre, Stephen has written music for numerous radio plays and is a founder member of the anarchic pub band The hKippers, for whom he composes and performs. He is also a member of his own ensemble and another small band called The Metropolitan Water Board.
In addition to his work in music, Stephen has written several concert pieces, including his first ballet score, Peter Pan.
