Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

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 […]

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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 57 2

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Vishnu’s Got My Back – The Pride Special

Vishnu’s Got My Back – The Pride Special at Tom Thumb Theatre 25-08-25 A trailblazing queer solo musical returns to its roots in Margate this August as Vishnu’s Got My Back – The Pride Special plays two performances at the Tom Thumb Theatre on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 August. Written and performed by Ash Mukherjee, with direction, dramaturgy and additional material by Jon Edgley Bond, the show journeys from […]

August 25, 2025 82 18 4

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Cast News: Paddington

Cast News: Paddington 21-08-25 Rehearsals are officially underway for the world premiere of Paddington the Musical, which opens at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday 30 November, following previews from Saturday 1 November. Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, StudioCanal and Eliza Lumley Productions this week confirmed the principal cast and creative team – with one key name still to be revealed. The Brown family will be played by Adrian Der Gregorian as […]

August 21, 2025 64 16

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Review: The Diana Mixtape

Review: The Diana Mixtape 19-08-25 Lowry, Salford Quays by Jamie Griffiths The Diana Mixtape bills itself as part musical, part concert and part party, but it’s also something else: a riotous, heartfelt and gloriously camp love letter to the People’s Princess. After a buzzy London premiere, the show has arrived at the Lowry, and it’s a Di-light from start to finish. Five queens step into Diana’s kitten heels, Courtney Act, […]

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Review: The Addams Family

Review: The Addams Family – The Musical Comedy 12-08-25 The Lowry by Jamie Griffiths Some nights at the theatre you just want to sit back, relax and be dazzled. No heavy themes to unpack, just a cast clearly enjoying themselves, great melodies in the air and staging that fills the auditorium. The Addams Family at The Lowry delivered exactly that as part of its 2025 UK tour. Matthew White’s production […]

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Review: Anne Boleyn the Musical

Review: Anne Boleyn the Musical 06-08-25 Hever Castle by Teresa Brown Some shows bring history to life. This one invites it to sit beside you, whispering in your ear, galloping past on horseback, and echoing through the very walls where its heroine once lived. This world premiere from Historalia Productions isn’t just another retelling of Anne Boleyn’s rise and fall. It’s a haunting, glorious homecoming. Staged on the grounds of […]

August 6, 2025 46 1

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Review: Burlesque

Review: Burlesque ★★★★☆ 04-08-25 The Savoy Theatre - by Jamie Griffiths Much has been made of Burlesque The Musical’s arrival in the West End after its record-breaking runs in Manchester and Glasgow. The truth is, this Savoy staging is lavish, ambitious and just a little bit crazy, and somehow it all comes together on the night. What emerges is an energetic tour de force that’s impossible to take your eyes […]

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West End Woofs Returns to Covent Garden

West End Woofs Returns to Covent Garden 02-08-25 West End Woofs (and Meows) returns to St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden next Saturday. The adoption event brings together theatre names, rescue charities and four-legged guests for its third annual live edition. On Saturday 9 August, West End Woofs (and Meows) will take over the churchyard at St Paul’s from 10.15am. The event is co-hosted by Dame Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters, […]

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