32 British Musical Theatre Songs – By Vocal Type
These British musical theatre songs are written for characters who are typically performed with a British accent. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a song that fits your range or audition needs.
Altos
“If Mountains Were Easy to Climb” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“Pathetic” – Matilda
“Rain on Me” – Flowers for Mrs Harris
“Rise” – The Great British Bake Off Musical
Baritones
“After Today” – Doctor Dolittle
“Expectations” – Amazing Grace
“Never the Luck” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“Where Are All the People?” – Chaplin
Basses
“As Good As You” – Jane Eyre
“Everybody Loves the Windmill” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“Lucky” – Lucky Stiff
“Now Is Not the Time” – Mrs Henderson Presents
Contras
“Born to Boogie” – Billy Elliot
“Grandma’s Song” – Billy Elliot
“Poor Thing” – Sweeney Todd
“Shine” – Billy Elliot
Mezzo-Sopranos
“All That Matters” – Finding Neverland
“Loud” – Matilda
“No Way” – Six
“Somewhere in the Dough” – The Great British Bake Off
Sopranos
“I Still Believe” – Amazing Grace
“Moonfall” – The Mystery of Edwin Drood
“The Finer Things” – Jane Eyre
“Voices of the Angels” – Amazing Grace
Tenors
“A Bit of Earth” – The Secret Garden
“Flash, Bang, Wallop!” – Half a Sixpence
“Hold Me In Your Heart” – Kinky Boots
“Race You to the Top of the Morning” – The Secret Garden
Trebles
“Electricity” – Billy Elliot
“Naughty” – Matilda
“Quiet” – Matilda
“The Beautiful Day” – Scrooge!
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
