Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

Youth Theatre Brings Footloose to the Liverpool Empire

Youth Theatre Brings Footloose to the Liverpool Empire 30-07-25 Liverpool Empire Youth Theatre returns this August with Footloose, a high-energy musical performed by emerging talent from across the city region. This weekend, the stage at the Liverpool Empire Theatre will be handed over to its in-house Youth Theatre for their latest production: Footloose. Performances take place Friday 8 August at 7.30pm, and Saturday 9 August at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Set […]

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Cast Revealed for RSC’s 15th Anniversary Tour of Matilda The Musical

Cast Revealed for RSC’s 15th Anniversary Tour of Matilda The Musical 29-07-25 The Royal Shakespeare Company has confirmed full casting for the 2025–27 UK and Ireland tour of Matilda The Musical, which marks the production’s fifteenth year on stage. The tour begins in October 2025 and will visit multiple cities across the UK and Ireland. A Manchester run at the Palace Theatre is scheduled for March 2026. Further cities include […]

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Songs for a New World: 30th anniversary celebration announced

30 Years On: Songs for a New World Celebrates Anniversary with One-Night London Concert 26-07-25 “It’s about one moment. It’s about hitting the wall and having to make a choice… or take a stand… or turn around and go back.” That’s how Songs for a New World begins. This September, the beloved song cycle returns to the London stage for a landmark concert event marking 30 years since its premiere. […]

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Fresh Faces in the Shadows: New Casting for The Phantom of the Opera

Fresh Faces in the Shadows: New Casting for The Phantom of the Opera 15-06-25 *Updated 26-07-25* New casting has been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre. From Monday 28 July 2025, Adam Rhys-Charles joins the company as Raoul, with Bradyn Debysingh taking on the role of Ubaldo Piangi. Rhys-Charles’s stage work includes From Here to Eternity at Charing Cross Theatre, Kiss Me, […]

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Marisha Wallace Drops ‘Cabaret’ and Launches a Vinyl Dream

Marisha Wallace Drops ‘Cabaret’ and Launches a Vinyl Dream 18-07-25 Today’s a big day for musical theatre fans. Not only has Marisha Wallace just released her brand-new single Cabaret, ahead of her Broadway debut as Sally Bowles next week alongside Billy Porter, she’s also inviting fans to help bring her biggest project yet to life — a deluxe three-disc vinyl edition of her upcoming Live in London album. The single, […]

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Matinee favourites to star in The Code

The Code: Tracie Bennett and John Partridge Lead New Hollywood Drama at Southwark Playhouse 18-07-25 A fading star, a rising heartthrob, and a sharp-tongued legend collide in The Code, a new play set in the golden age of Hollywood and heading to Southwark Playhouse Elephant this autumn. Running from 12 September to 11 October 2025, with an official opening night on 17 September, The Code is a bold and stylish […]

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From SIX to the Studio: Aimie Atkinson Releases Dance EP

From SIX to the Studio: Aimie Atkinson Releases Dance EP 07-07-25 If you’ve heard Aimie Atkinson’s powerhouse vocals in SIX the Musical, you already know she’s not one to hold back. Now, the West End star is turning up the volume again with her latest single Dare for Love, released as a high-energy Dance EP across all digital platforms. Originally a contender for San Marino’s Eurovision 2025 entry, Dare for […]

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Johannes Radebe to make West End debut in Kinky Boots

Johannes Radebe to make West End debut in Kinky Boots 07-07-25 Following a sold-out UK and Ireland tour, Kinky Boots the Musical will strut its way into the West End next spring for a strictly limited 17-week season at the London Coliseum. Stepping back into the iconic red boots is Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe. The Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical will run from 17 March to 11 […]

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Review: Titanique

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 […]

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