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Review: Titanique 03-07-25 Criterion Theatre by Irene Christodoulou ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the absolute joy of attending the Titanique gala night at the Criterion Theatre last night, part of the Pride in London celebrations, and I’m still buzzing. This show is an absolute blast from start to finish. I laughed so much. I danced in my seat. I couldn’t stop grinning. It’s five stars from me. From the moment Luke Bayer stepped on stage as Jack, I was sold. He brings […]
Mean Girls Announce Tour 02-07-25 The Plastics are heading out on the road. After a hit West End run and a WhatsOnStage Award win, Mean Girls the Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from February 2026 to January 2027, starting at the Manchester Opera House. Based on the 2004 cult comedy film written by Tina Fey, Mean Girls has become a modern musical theatre hit in its own right. Packed with razor-sharp one-liners, ferocious choreography and a truly fetch […]
In Rehearsal: The Addams Family 02-07-25 The Addams Family are heading back on the road this summer, and the cast are in rehearsals. The much-loved musical comedy, based on Charles Addams’s iconic characters, will visit Birmingham, Leicester, Salford, Canterbury and Blackpool, with a sparkling new company and some familiar faces. Leading the cast, Alexandra Burke returns to the role of Morticia Addams, bringing her powerful stage presence and vocals after appearances in The Bodyguard, Sister Act and Curfew. Ricardo Afonso […]
Inside Rehearsals: Four Play Returns with Queer Chaos and Candid Conversations at King’s Head Theatre 25-06-25 Jake Brunger’s Four Play is returning to London this summer, bringing all the awkwardness, intimacy and honesty of queer relationships back to the stage. First performed at the Old Vic and later selling out Theatre503, this new revival opens at the King’s Head Theatre from 11 July to 17 August, directed by Jack Sain and starring Daniel Bravo, Lewis Cornay, Jo Foster and Zheng […]
Collabro Announce New Tour 07-06-25 *updated 20-06-25* Britain’s Got Talent winners - and Matinee Radio favourites - Collabro have officially reunited, surprising fans at their 11th-anniversary concert at Sheffield City Hall in June 2025. After parting ways in 2022, the quartet — Michael Auger, Jamie Lambert, Matthew Pagan and Thomas J. Redgrave — are back for an intimate cathedral tour in 2026. The group announced, “We’ve missed you so much that we’ve decided to do a tour,” responding to a […]
Anne Boleyn the Musical - World Premiere Announced 19-06-25 A new musical exploring the life and legacy of one of history’s most compelling women will make its world premiere next summer in an open-air production at Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Producers Eliane Astor-De Merode and Simon de Merode of Historalia Productions have announced that Anne Boleyn the Musical will run from 2 to 30 August 2025 in a specially constructed 1,800-seat outdoor auditorium in the castle […]
Titanique Welcomes New Cast Members as Olivier-Winning Splash Hit Sails On 10-06-25 A new cast boards the Ship of Dreams today as the Olivier Award-winning West End musical Titanique welcomes fresh performers to its company. Currently booking through Sunday 4 January 2026, the production continues its wave of success following its win for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play at the 2025 Olivier Awards. A hit with theatre audiences and a firm favourite among the musical numbers played on MatineeMusicals, […]
“Wicked: For Good” Trailer Drops — The Final Spell Begins 06-06-25 “And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend…” The witches are back—one last time. The highly anticipated trailer for Wicked: For Good has officially dropped, offering a glimpse into the emotional, spectacular final chapter of the most successful Broadway musical film adaptation ever. Following the record-breaking success of 2024’s Wicked, which soared to $750 million at the global box office […]
Review: Dear England 01-06-25 Lowry, Salford Quays - by Jamie Griffiths ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ James Graham's Dear England has made a triumphant transition to touring, and under Rupert Goold’s direction, this latest production feels as vital, sharp and emotionally rich as ever. Thoughtfully revised and brought right up to date, it rewards both newcomers and returning audiences, proving how successfully a piece rooted in recent history can evolve and deepen with time. At the heart of the production is Gwilym Lee’s outstanding […]
