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Another 80s Legend Joins The NOW! Cast 08-10-24 Punk princess and 2024 Strictly Come Dancing contestant Toyah Willcox is joining the cast of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, as a special guest star in Edinburgh and that Sonia will be adding Manchester and Glasgow to her 2025 venues. NOW That’s What I Call A Musical a brand-new British musical written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans and directed and […]
The Phantom Of The Opera Extends Run 02-10-24 Cameron Mackintosh has announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre has extended its booking until Saturday 27 September 2025, as new production images are also released. The Phantom Of The Opera currently stars Dean Chisnall as The Phantom alongside Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé, Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul, Joanna Ampil as Carlotta Giudicelli, Martin Ball […]
Sydnie Christmas Unwraps Her Debut Album 04-10-24 Sydnie Christmas, winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent has released a spellbinding debut album that is set to be a regular fixture here on Matinee Radio. My Way is packed with epic renditions of beloved stage classics, and it's an album that captures the heart and soul of the genre with Sydnie’s powerful and emotive voice at the forefront. My Way is […]
Hope Mill Makes NINTH Anniversary Announcement 01-10-24 On the day it marks nine years since opening its doors, Hope Mill Theatre has announced it will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry, Salford next year. The concert will be in celebration of Hope Mill’s 9th Birthday – and will play for two performances only at The Lowry, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
