"Prof Ashley Brown, a consultant at St Mary's, expressed the challenges of balancing clinical responsibilities with rehearsals, stating, 'singing is good for the heart.' He believes that 'everyone should sing more often' and suggested that singing could be prescribed on the NHS to cure various ills."
"Dr Mainga Bhima shared insights on managing the demands of a doctor's rota while performing, noting, 'It's kind of energising in a different way. I never feel tired when I leave the theatre, even if I felt tired when I came in.'"
"Producer Robin Hiley acknowledged the unconventional nature of antibiotic resistance as a musical subject, stating, 'On the face of it, a musical about the failure of antibiotics might seem unusual.'"
Lifeline, a musical exploring antibiotic resistance, premiered in London with a chorus of 60 NHS healthcare workers. It intertwines Sir Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin with a modern narrative about a junior doctor in Edinburgh. The production emphasizes the urgent issue of antimicrobial resistance, a concern Fleming raised decades ago. Medical professionals involved in the production balance their clinical duties with rehearsals, finding the experience energizing. The musical previously performed at the United Nations General Assembly and has had successful runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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