Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

First Look At The World Tour of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX0G2-4RdOA First Look At The World Tour of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular 30-09-24 First look images have been released for the World Tour of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, with upcoming UK performances in Glasgow, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Manchester and Newcastle. The cast includes Alfie Boe and Killian Donnelly, who share the role of Jean Valjean, Michael Ball and Bradley Jaden, who share the role of Javert, […]

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Show Announcements

Sparks Announce New Musical Release

Sparks to release the original 2013 recording of Annette 30-09-24 Sparks are set to release the original 2013 recording of Annette this October on Lil’ Beethoven Records as a limited edition 3LP vinyl boxset, with the original cast - Rebecca Sjöwall as Ann/Annette, Russell Mael as Henry McHenry and Ron Mael as The Accompanist / The Conductor. In 2013 Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, wrote and recorded Annette - a […]

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Cast News

Cast News: Figaro

Cast News: Figaro 30-09-24 Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award® and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have today announced initial casting for Figaro: An Original Musical which will receive its world premiere at the iconic London Palladium with two fully-staged concert performances on Monday 3 February & Tuesday 4 February 2025. Olivier Award nominated, Six: The Musical’s original Katherine Howard and musical theatre leading lady Aimie […]

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General

Tina Extends West End Run

Tina Extends West End Run 16-09-24 The hit West End production Tina - The Tina Turner Musical which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 25 October 2025 with tickets on sale now. The musical has been running in the West End for over 6 years, making it the longest running show ever to […]

September 16, 2024 84

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Review: Why Am I So Single?

Review: Why Am I So Single? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Garrick Theatre 13-09-24 by Jamie Griffiths Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the creative minds behind the smash hit (and Matinee Radio favourite) Six, bring their signature blend of sharp wit and emotional depth to Why Am I So Single?, a "big fancy" musical that’s as dazzling as it is relatable. The show delights with clever choreography, brilliant performances, and a strikingly familiar […]

September 16, 2024 62

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Cast News: A Christmas Carol

Cast News: A Christmas Carol 11-09-24 Musical Theatre star Claire Moore is to play ‘Scrooge’ in Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol at The Lowry, Salford for the 2024/25 festive season. Following their critically acclaimed production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in 2022, Hope Mill co-founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton will reunite to co-direct a new version of A Christmas Carol, with […]

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General

Cast News: Kinky Boots

Cast News: Kinky Boots 11-09-24 Producers ROYO and Curve have revealed that WhatsOnStage Award-winner, Courtney Bowman, will star as Lauren in the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. Courtney joins the previously announced Strictly's Johannes Radebe as Lola and Dan Partridge as Charlie Price. Kinky Boots The Musical features a score […]

September 13, 2024 48

General

Why Am I So Single: New Song Released

Just In Case: Second New Song Released from Why Am I So Single? 12-09-24 The brand-new big fancy musical Why Am I So Single? has released a second demo song, Just In Case. From Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the multi-award-winning writers of global hit SIX, this new musical comedy is a love letter to ‘the messy, magical lives of the city’s unmatched and unattached’ (Vogue). Following the release of […]

September 12, 2024 56

General

Review: Come Dine With Me the Musical

Review: Come Dine With Me the Musical 09-09-24 The Turbine Theatre by Gary Nicholls and Teresa Brown The Turbine Theatre’s latest production, Come Dine With Me: The Musical, offers a fresh, exciting take on the beloved reality show, proving that the small screen concept translates brilliantly to the stage. Created by the talented team of Sam Norman and Aaron King, this musical comedy follows a film crew as they document yet […]

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