Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

Gerónimo Rauch announces rare UK Performance

Gerónimo Rauch announces rare UK Performance 17-01-25 Renowned Argentine artist Gerónimo Rauch, celebrated for both his solo career and his outstanding achievements in international musical theatre, continues to captivate audiences with his talent and versatility. He has unveiled his latest single, "Never to Love," and announced a rare UK solo performance in London this March. This release is part of his album Chapter One (English Version), a project that marks […]

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Cast News

Cast News: Midnight Cowboy

Cast News: Midnight Cowboy 29-01-25 ADAMA Entertainment have revealed that EastEnders star Max Bowden, WhatsOnStage Award nominee Paul Jacob French and Tori Allen-Martin will star as Rico ‘Ratzo’ Rizzo, Joe Buck and Cass respectively in the world premiere of Midnight Cowboy - A New Musical which will open at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 4 April 2025. This powerful adaptation has a book by Bryony Lavery (writer of the Tony-nominated play […]

February 1, 2025 59

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Review: NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Review: NOW That's What I Call A Musical Opera House, Manchester 28-01-25 by Jamie Griffiths "Now That’s What I Call A Musical" unashamedly embraces the jukebox musical genre, delivering hit after hit in a fast-paced, high-energy production. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the show exudes a real sense of fun, with the cast clearly enjoying themselves on stage. At the heart of the production is Nina Wadia, whose […]

January 29, 2025 65

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First Look: Hope Mill’s NINE

First Look: Hope Mill's NINE 21-01-25 Rehearsal images have been released for Hope Mill Theatre’s new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at Lowry, Salford next month. The concert will be in celebration of Hope Mill’s 9th Birthday – and will play for two performances only at Lowry, on Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd February 2025. Joining Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables, The […]

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Matilda Tour To Hold Auditions

Matilda Tour To Hold Auditions 21-11-24 The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book will hold auditions for Matilda and her classmates in Manchester in February and March 2025. This is for the upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland which opens in Leicester on 6 October 2025 and runs until June 2026, including performances at Manchester Palace from 26 March […]

January 6, 2025 180

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First Look: Bat Out of Hell

First Look: Bat Out of Hell 03-01-25 The producers of the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits have revealed the full cast joining the 2025 UK tour. Performances will begin on 6 January 2025 at Edinburgh Playhouse, running through to 20 September 2025 in Northampton. Joining the previously announced Glenn Adamson as Strat, Katie Tonkinson as Raven, Rob Fowler as […]

January 4, 2025 102

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Better Man: Out Now

Better Man: Out Now 26-12-24 From visionary director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) Better Man looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams – one of the UK’s bestselling artists of all time. Gracey shines light on the incredible highs and lows of celebrity and the journey to stardom in a unique way, inspired by Williams’ life and how he sees himself. With stunning visual effects created by […]

January 1, 2025 60

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Sister Act Album Released

Sister Act The Musical Releases Live Cast Album 23-12-24 Following a smash-hit limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical are delighted to announce that the live cast album of the show has been released and is available now across all streaming platforms. The recording features Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier, Ruth Jones as Mother Superior, Lesley […]

January 1, 2025 89

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Matinee’s Top 40 of 2024

Matinee's Top 40 of 2024 31-12-24 We count down our 2024 musical highlights including our most requested musicals and the most highly reviewed productions. 40 An Officer and A Gentleman The Musical An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical" brings the beloved 1980s film to life on stage (thanks to a great cast) with a smart blend of romance, drama, and iconic 80s anthems. 39 The Color Purple Released in […]

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