Robert began his career playing for dance classes and eventually became Musical Director for Performances with London Contemporary Dance Company, on tour and seasons at Sadlers Wells. As composer, as well as writing the original score for “Y” and the Dance score for Budgie, Robert collaborated on ballets and dance for DASH with Wayne Sleep. Robert wrote four musicals for The Annual Brighton Festival, including The Brighton Belle, with Roger Stennett. Robert has set The Happy Prince and The Remarkable Rocket by Oscar Wilde as short operas. A new musical Gorgeous George is in preparation.