DR Matt - while I seem to be one of the only people here who have an over-fondness for ALW's musicals, I must say you are not missing much having not heard "Whistle Down the Wind" don't waste your time. However, while "The Beautiful Game's" score is different than most ALW shows, the lyrics are not great. Granted, I haven't seen either on stage, but I can't see much that can help the "Whistle Down the Wind" score, not even brilliant effects!!!