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Dog Man: The Musical Prepares for European Premiere

Updated: 11-07-26 One of the biggest children's publishing sensations of recent years is heading to UK stages, with Dog Man: The Musical set to make its European premiere at the Southbank Centre this summer. Following multiple sold-out Off-Broadway runs and successful US tours, the family musical will bring Dav Pilkey's hugely popular graphic novels to UK audiences for the very first time. Based on the bestselling Dog Man series, which has sold more than 70 million copies worldwide and been […]

todayJuly 11, 2026

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson brings acclaimed Truman Capote play Tru to the Menier Chocolate Factory

10-07-26 Fresh from a critically acclaimed New York run, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is set to make his Menier Chocolate Factory debut this autumn as celebrated author Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen's award-winning play Tru. The Modern Family star will reprise his acclaimed performance when the production opens at the London venue on 27 September, with previews from 19 September, running until 14 November 2026. Directed by Tony Award winner Rob Ashford, the production arrives in London following its successful […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

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Brian Conley returns as Doc Brown

09-07-26 Brian Conley is set to step back into one of his most celebrated stage roles, returning as the eccentric inventor Doc Brown when Back to the Future The Musical arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre next February as part of its first ever UK tour. The stage and screen favourite, who previously earned praise for his performance in the West End production at London's Adelphi Theatre, will star opposite Australian performer Axel Duffy as Marty McFly during the Milton Keynes […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

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Full cast revealed for West End revival of RENT as booking extends to March 2027

08-07-26 The full principal cast has been announced for the highly anticipated West End revival of Jonathan Larson's RENT, with a host of rising musical theatre stars joining Stranger Things actor Gaten Matarazzo when the production opens in London this autumn. Producers have also confirmed that, due to overwhelming demand, booking has now been extended until 27 March 2027, just days after tickets first went on sale. Joining the previously announced Matarazzo as aspiring filmmaker Mark are Travis Ross as […]

todayJuly 8, 2026

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Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry announce final performances in The Devil Wears Prada musical

07-07-26 The West End's most glamorous office is preparing for a major shake-up, with Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry MBE both set to leave The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical later this year. Williams, who has won acclaim as the formidable Miranda Priestly since the production opened in London, will play her final performance at the Dominion Theatre on 19 September 2026. Matt Henry, who stars as the loyal Creative Fashion Director Nigel, will remain with the production until 17 […]

todayJuly 7, 2026

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Hairspray the Musical to embark on a major national tour

03-07-26 You can't stop the beat... The producers of Hairspray have announced that the feel-good musical will return for a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, opening at Manchester's Palace Theatre before visiting theatres across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Neil Hurst will reprise the role of Edna Turnblad, while Brenda Edwards returns to co-direct the production alongside Paul Kerryson. Olivier Award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie also returns to the creative team. Edwards knows the show better than most, having […]

todayJuly 3, 2026

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First Look: Divina De Campo joins Ride the Cyclone as record-breaking musical returns to London

02-07-26 One of the UK's most celebrated drag performers is joining the cast of one of musical theatre's fastest-growing cult hits. Following its record-breaking, sold-out UK premiere in 2025, Ride the Cyclone returns to Southwark Playhouse Elephant this month, with Divina De Campo taking on the role of The Amazing Karnak. The musical, which runs to 22 August, became the venue's fastest-selling production when it premiered last year, before breaking its own box office record when tickets for this return […]

todayJuly 2, 2026

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Disney releases live-action Moana soundtrack ahead of cinema debut next Friday

Updated 04-07-26 With days to go until Disney's live-action Moana sails into cinemas, the film's original soundtrack has been released. Available now on all major streaming platforms - and playlisted on Matinee Musicals - the album reunites the creative team behind the beloved 2016 animated classic, with original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia FoaŹ»i and Mark Mancina. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_dOXTpwV5s&list=RDD_dOXTpwV5s&start_radio=1 Alongside familiar favourites including How Far I'll Go, You're Welcome, We Know the Way and Shiny, the soundtrack also introduces brand-new song […]

todayJune 29, 2026

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New Alan Turing musical releases first music featuring Broadway and West End stars

Updated 29-06-26 We're always excited to discover new musical theatre writing at Matinee Musicals, and a brand-new concept EP inspired by the life of Alan Turing has certainly caught our attention. TURING, a new musical by Timothy L. Michuda and Ben Ward, is set to release a six-track concept EP over the coming months, with the first single, Amongst the Stars, now available now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm8tRzVyuEg&list=RDQm8tRzVyuEg&start_radio=1 The musical tells the story of pioneering mathematician and codebreaker Alan Turing, exploring not only […]

todayJune 29, 2026

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