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24-02-26 Lowry, Salford Quays by Jamie Griffiths ★★★★★ There is a certain pressure that comes with seeing Operation Mincemeat in 2026. The show arrives at Lowry at the start of its first ever UK tour with a mountain of awards, universal acclaim and more five star reviews than most productions see in a lifetime. I will admit, I was reluctant. No one wants to be the sheep following the flock. But it is impossible not to fall for its charms. […]
24-02-26 The full cast and creative team have been confirmed for ROSIE, a new musical which will make its West End debut in a one-night-only semi-staged gala performance at the Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 17 March 2026. Produced by Cavendish Productions, Paul Morrissey Ltd and Darren Bell Productions, ROSIE has been in development for more than a decade. The musical features an original concept, book, music and lyrics by composer Chris Broom. Lucy Thomas, known from The Voice Kids, leads […]
24-02-26 The casting news just keeps getting better for the West End’s most unhinged First Lady. Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning smash hit comedy Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre from 27 April 2026. Booking is now extended until 18 July 2026. She joins the production as Mason Alexander Park takes their final bow as Mary on 25 April. From 16 March 2026, Scott Karim will step into the role of Mary’s Husband, following […]
21-02-26 One of musical theatre’s most trusted voices is releasing brand new music. Cameron Richardson, the vocal coach behind leading West End and Broadway performers, will release his new single Whatever The Weather on 27 February. The track marks the latest chapter in a career that has shaped some of the industry’s most powerful stage voices. For years, Richardson has worked behind the scenes, helping elite performers sustain demanding eight show weeks and rebuild vocal strength through his intensely diagnostic, […]
18-02-26 Matinee favourite Alfie Boe has released brand new music. The Tony Award-winning performer has unveiled ‘Meanwhile Gardens’, the first single from his forthcoming studio album Face Myself, due for release on 10 April 2026. The track is out now and offers the first glimpse into a deeply personal new chapter in Boe’s recording career. Produced by Tim Bran and Roy Kerr, the acclaimed duo behind MyRiot, Face Myself marks the first time Boe has released a collection built predominantly […]
13-02-26 After KPop Demon Hunters landed in Matinee's Top 5 of 2025, the film’s breakout music is now heading to one of the biggest stages in British music. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the vocal forces behind HUNTR/X in Netflix’s global phenomenon, have confirmed a special performance as part of The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard. The trio are nominated for International Group and International Song of the Year for ‘Golden’, and will deliver a specially filmed performance outside […]
13-02-26 First look images have been released of Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, ahead of the revival’s run at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May to 21 June 2026. Written by Peter Quilter, End of the Rainbow is a theatrical portrait of Garland during the final chapter of her life. Set against the backdrop of her London comeback concerts, the play pulls back the curtain on one of Hollywood’s most adored icons, revealing the fragility […]
12-02-26 - Sale Waterside Arts Centre by Jamie Griffiths There is something very special about seeing Barbara Dickson in a stripped-back setting. At Sale Waterside Arts Centre last night, she appeared with her long-time pianist Nick Holland for a beautifully intimate acoustic set, part of an ongoing run of dates across this year and next. This was not a greatest hits show in the obvious sense. Instead, Dickson and Holland allowed the songs to breathe. Words and melody took centre […]
12-02-26 Production images have been released from the brand-new Made at Curve staging of Legally Blonde The Musical, now playing at Curve. The show opened in Leicester on 7 February 2026 and continues its UK and Ireland journey through to 2 January 2027. The newly released images, credited to Marc Brenner, offer a vibrant first look at the production’s bold palette, slick choreography and high-gloss staging. From courtroom showdowns to Delta Nu sparkle, the visuals capture the show’s confident, contemporary […]
