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Review: Kinky Boots 08-05/24 Storyhouse, Chester - by Jamie Griffiths Here on Matinee we've been charting the progression of this new production of Kinky Boots, staged at the Storyhouse in Chester, with eager anticipation. It's another significant production that is sure to put Storyhouse on the map - and I'm pleased to say it delivers the electrifying performance I hoped for. We are also treated to a clever, immersive finale […]
Review: Bonnie and Clyde 07/05/24: Manchester Palace Theatre by Jamie Griffiths Bonnie and Clyde has come on tour direct from the West End where it swiftly earned a devoted fanbase. Withing a matter of minutes it's clear to see what's appealed to audiences - this is a thrilling ride through the tumultuous lives of America's most infamous outlaw couple, and it's skilfully brought to life on stage with captivating performances […]
Cast News: Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club 07-05-24 The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club have revealed the new principal casting. From 3 June 2024, star of the Netflix smash hit series Heartstopper Rhea Norwood will play Sally Bowles and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Bad Education star Layton Williams will play The Emcee. They will be joined by […]
Gutenberg! The Musical! - Original Broadway Cast Album Out Now 03-05-24 The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY® Award winners and Tony Award® nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells has been released digitally today, Friday, May 3 and will be available physically on Friday, May 17 from Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label. The album also features comedy legend Mel Brooks in the role of […]
Review: 42 Balloons ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 02-05-24 World Premiere Gala Performance – The Lowry, Salford Quays by Jamie Griffiths The decision to write a musical about Larry Walter’s flight in a lawn chair over LA in 1982 is, at first glance, rather leftfield, but Jack Godfrey saw something in Larry that is worth sharing. For many months now, Matinee has enjoyed playing music from 42 Balloons, and we’ve been fortunate to speak […]
Something Rotten Is Finally Coming To The West End 01-05-24 Making its UK premiere, the hit Broadway musical comedy Something Rotten! plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August. Something Rotten! in Concert stars Jason Manford (The Producers, The Wizard of Oz, National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals) as Nick Bottom and is directed by Tim Jackson (Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), […]
Judy & Liza to Tour 02-05-24 A dazzling and heart-warming stage show charting the careers and relationship between Hollywood mother and daughter Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, is stepping out on a UK tour this month at venues across the UK. Captivating audiences for over a decade, Judy & Liza will embark on a tour in May and June 2024 opening for a week at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre from […]
Review: An Officer And A Gentleman 30-04-24: Manchester Opera House by Tiffany Chevis Filled with 80s classics and a scene that’s been recreated in Friends, The Simpsons, and undoubtedly inspired many romantic gestures, An Officer and a Gentleman is iconic whether or not you’ve seen the original movie. Based on the screenplay by – and loosely the experiences of – Douglas Day Stewart, it’s a story of determination, destruction, but […]
Cast News: The Importance of Being Earnest 29-04-24 The National Theatre today announces a new production of Oscar Wilde’s joyful and flamboyant comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Reimagined by director Max Webster (Macbeth, Life of Pi), who will make his National Theatre debut, the production will run in the Lyttelton theatre from 20 November 2024 to 25 January 2025. Casting includes Richard Cant (Stan & Ollie, Mary Queen of […]
