Jamie Griffiths, Author at Matinee Musicals

Bonnie & Clyde Cast Recording Is Out Now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeCg5ZeOpAs Bonnie & Clyde Cast Recording Is Out Now 28-07-23 The West End Cast Recording of Bonnie & Clyde The Musical is out now, produced by Katy Richardson and Sam Featherstone, released through Broadway Records. Recorded at Livingston Studios in London, the upcoming cast recording will feature Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie Parker), Jordan Luke Gage (Clyde Barrow), George Maguire (Buck Barrow), Jodie Steele (Blanche Barrow) and the full West End […]

July 29, 2023

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The Lord of The Rings: New Music Released

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suL8eUXyMx0 Lord Of The Rings: The Musical Opens & New Music Is Released 25-07-23 Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre has opened their latest musical; a brand-new production of The Lord of the Rings, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien, with book and lyrics by Shaun McKenna and Matthew Warchus and music by A.R. Rahman (Bombay Dreams, Slumdog Millionaire), Värttinä and Tony Award winner and Grammy nominated […]

July 29, 2023

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Legendary Drag Artist To Host The Stage Debut Awards 2023

Legendary Drag Artist To Host The Stage Debut Awards 2023 27-07-23 Legendary drag artist, songstress, performer and Matinee favourite Divina De Campo is announced as the host of The Stage Debut Awards 2023, in association with Ambassador Theatre Group. The Stage Debut Awards is the only dedicated awards recognising breakthrough theatre talent. Taking place on October 1 2023, the prestigious event brings together the previous 12 months’ most exciting and […]

July 27, 2023

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Mamma Mia! the Party extends to 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o82VYu6BdsY Mamma Mia! the Party extends to 2024 22-07-23 Mamma Mia! the Party, London’s premier dining experience is extending to 3rd March 2024 at The O2, London with tickets for the new dates on sale now. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s legendary performance of 'Waterloo' at Eurovision and a trip to Nikos Taverna on the Greek Island of Skopelos (via The O2, London) will be the perfect way […]

July 22, 2023

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Cast News: Kylie joins I Should be So Lucky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTcFSGOh0JQ Cast News: Kylie to feature in The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical 18-07-23 Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, show creator Debbie Isitt and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions have announced the full casting for I Should Be So Lucky: The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical. The team also announce today that Kylie Minogue will digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical. The World Premiere […]

July 18, 2023

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Review: Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UINznAoTZvo Review: Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] 11/07/2023 – Storyhouse Chester, by Jamie Griffiths Upon reading that Harry Hill and Steve Brown have created a musical about the rise (and fall?) of New Labour's brightest star, I couldn't have imagined what an intelligent, heartwarming and genuinely funny show awaited me. The first half of this production is pure nostalgia, with great turns from all the cast, largely focusing on […]

July 11, 2023

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Alice In Wonderland has arrived in Liverpool

Alice In Wonderland has arrived in Liverpool 04-07-23 The world premiere of a funked-up remix of Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland, adapted by Stockroom, opens today at the Liverpool Playhouse before transferring to the Theatre Royal Plymouth from 1 to 5 August. A riotous musical adventure for all the family, Alice in Wonderland features original new music inspired by the best of British pop, by Olivier Award winner Vikki […]

July 7, 2023

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42 Balloons Are Flying Into 2024

42 Balloons Are Flying Into 2024 03-07-23 Award winning producers Andy and Wendy Barnes from Global Musicals (SIX, The Choir of Man, Pieces of String, LIFT) and Kevin McCollum from Alchemation (In The Heights, Avenue Q, Rent, Mrs Doubtfire) have announced that tickets are now on sale for the first full production of new musical 42 Balloons playing at The Lowry, Salford from 18 April – 19 May 2024. 2nd […]

July 3, 2023

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I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical Returns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPzslLrnExU I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical Returns 30-06-23 Jennifer Caldwell, Sev Keoshgerian, Rhidian Marc and Julie Yammanee confirmed for the cast of the Edinburgh Festival fringe season and London transfer of Alexander S. Bermange’s critically acclaimed musical. James Seabright has announced the incredible cast who will be starring in I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical at Edinburgh’s iconic Gilded Balloon throughout August before heading to […]

June 30, 2023