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The Choir of Man raises a final pint at the Arts Theatre and looks ahead to a UK tour Updated 31-12-25 After four record-breaking years in the West End, Olivier Award-nominated international sensation The Choir of Man is preparing to say farewell to its London home at the Arts Theatre, marking the moment with the release of a special new video titled Last Orders (For Now). This is not a […]
First look: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind 31-12-25 First look production images have been released for Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan, ahead of the production’s limited UK tour following its West End run. For Matinee listeners, Sheridan Smith is a familiar and much-loved voice. A regular presence on the station and one of the most versatile performers of […]
Matinee's Top 10 Greatest Festive Shows Updated 23-12-25 it's that time of year again - and Matinee listeners have cast their votes to decide which are the greatest shows across the holiday season. There's something old, and something very new, and plenty of timeless classics in between. 10. Spirited The Ryan Reynolds & Will Ferrell movie is one of the most popular Apple Original Films title on the streaming service […]
Can’t Fight the Moonlight… Coyote Ugly heads to the West End as a brand-new musical 10-12-25 One of the most iconic cult films of the early 2000s is heading for the West End. Jamie Wilson Productions, alongside Nederlander Studios, have announced the world premiere of Coyote Ugly – A New Musical, set to open in London in 2027, bringing the fire, freedom and female-led swagger of the original film to […]
Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 03-12-25 Lowry, Salford Quays by Jamie Griffiths The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe arrives at Lowry as a beautifully made festive spectacle, full of imagination, music and emotional warmth. It is a production that embraces both the intimacy of storytelling and the sweep of fantasy, making it an ideal winter escape for families. The music is one of its most impressive […]
Review: Tina the Tina Turner Musical ★ ★ ★ ★ Palace Theatre Manchester 27-11-25 by Katy Ratican TINA – The Tina Turner Musical comes with the kind of expectation reserved for true legends. Tina Turner’s life, music and legacy are so vast that distilling them into a single stage production feels ambitious. Yet this touring production succeeds by leaning into the truth of her story rather than sanitising it and […]
Great Scott! Three Martys For One Night Only 21-11-25 Back to the Future The Musical is powering up for a major celebration. On Wednesday 3 December 2025, the Adelphi Theatre will mark the 40th anniversary of the original film with a one night only performance that brings together three Marty McFlys. Lead producer Colin Ingram has announced, with film creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, that alumni cast members Olly […]
Paddington’s Big Week: New Song, New Lottery, New Cast Album 21-11-25 Paddington The Musical is settling into previews at the Savoy Theatre, and this week the team behind it have delivered a trio of updates that already have the West End talking. MatineeMusicals has the full picture. The first reveal is a behind the scenes extract from the brand new song Rhythm of London. It arrives in two preview lengths, […]
Rehearsals Ignite for Roam as Full Cast and New Images Are Revealed 17-11-25 The first rehearsal images for Roam have arrived, and the energy is unmistakable. A surge of movement, grit and electricity flows through every shot, giving audiences an early glimpse of a new musical with fire in its bones. Ahead of its one night only concert at the Shaftesbury Theatre on Sunday 23 November 2025, the producers have […]
Review: Miss Saigon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Manchester Palace Theatre 13-11-25 by Tiffany Chevis Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary Miss Saigon is one of those bucket-list shows that every theatre-lover has on their list, and has graced stages around the world for over 35 years. This new production by Michael Harrison, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, lands half a century after the end of the Vietnam War – and remains […]
