Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

Full cast revealed for Acorn Antiques the Musical in Concert

Full cast revealed for Acorn Antiques the Musical in Concert 18-09-25 Hope Mill Theatre has lifted the curtain on the full cast for its glittering fundraising revival of Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques the Musical. The concert production plays the Manchester Opera House on 2 and 16 November before a one-night-only trip to the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on 9 November. Heading back to Manchesterford, Katherine Kingsley will play Miss Babs, […]

September 18, 2025

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Sappho: The Poetess announced at The Other Palace

Sappho: The Poetess announced at The Other Palace 15-09-25 A new British musical is set to take the stage this autumn. Sappho: The Poetess, written and performed by Hayley Canham, will run in workshop form at The Other Palace from 29 October to 1 November 2025, produced by DEM Productions. Tickets are on sale now. The show tells the untold story of Sappho — lyric poet, queer icon, and history’s […]

September 15, 2025

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Southwark Playhouse Elephant Announces UK Premiere of Ride the Cyclone

Southwark Playhouse Elephant Announces UK Premiere of Ride the Cyclone 15-09-25 The full cast and creative team have been announced for the record-breaking UK premiere of Ride the Cyclone the Musical, opening at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on Friday 14 November 2025. The production has already broken the venue’s record for most tickets sold in a single day, and five additional performances have been added due to demand. The run continues […]

September 15, 2025

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National Treasures to headline landmark National Theatre events

National Treasures to headline landmark National Theatre events Updated 15-09-25 The National Theatre has announced two one-off events this autumn as part of its Next Chapter, marking the launch of Director Indhu Rubasingham’s inaugural season. On Thursday 23 October, multi award-winning British musician Wretch 32 makes his National Theatre debut in the Olivier theatre with HOME?, a live theatrical reimagining of his acclaimed album. Blending lyricism, drama and dance, the […]

September 15, 2025

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Back To The Future hits the road: UK tour confirmed!

Back To The Future hits the road: UK tour confirmed! 08-09-25 Great Scott indeed! Marty, Doc, and the world’s most famous DeLorean are finally going on tour. The multi award-winning Back To The Future The Musical has announced its first ever UK tour, launching at the Bristol Hippodrome in October 2026. The show has already smashed box office records at London’s Adelphi Theatre, where it enters its fifth year this […]

September 13, 2025

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The sparklejollytwinklejingley new ELF cast is revealed

The sparklejollytwinklejingley new ELF cast is revealed 11-09-25 Christmas is coming early to the Aldwych. From 28 October, Elf The Musical returns to the West End with what might just be its most sparklejollytwinklejingley cast yet, bringing Buddy, Jovie and the Hobbs family to life in a strictly limited 10-week run. Joel Montague (Hamilton, Waitress) will step into the candy-striped shoes of Buddy. Carrie Hope Fletcher, fresh from touring Calamity […]

September 11, 2025

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First Look: Blood Brothers 2025 Tour

First Look: Blood Brothers 2025 Tour 10-09-25 New production images for Bill Kenwright’s Blood Brothers Autumn 2025 tour have been released, shot by photographer Jack Merriman. The photographs spotlight a company bringing fresh energy to one of the longest-running and most acclaimed British musicals. Vivienne Carlyle returns as Mrs Johnstone, a role that has earned her nightly standing ovations in the West End and critical acclaim on tour. Sean Jones […]

September 10, 2025

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Darren Criss raises hell at Exorcistic opening night

Darren Criss raises hell at Exorcistic opening night 10-09-25 On September 8, Exorcistic: The Rock Musical opened at Asylum NYC with Darren Criss performing as guest star in “The Devil.” The production, written by Michael Shaw Fisher (book, music and lyrics), is a parody of The Exorcist and combines horror-comedy with 19 original rock numbers, audience interaction, and cabaret-style performance. The cast features Emma Hunton (Good Trouble), Ethan Crystal, Jesse […]

September 10, 2025

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Prada Musical Cast Recording Announced

Prada Musical Cast Recording Announced 27-08-25 Miranda Priestly would approve: The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical is getting its long-awaited Original Cast Recording, dropping 19 September on CD, digital, and LP via Island EMI. And yes, you can already hit pre-order. But fashion waits for no one, so today brings a taste of what’s to come: ‘Miranda Girl’, a new single performed by Georgie Buckland (Andy in the West […]

August 27, 2025