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Romesh Ranganathan (Bill) and Sheridan Smith (Susan). Photo by Marc Brenner

First look: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind

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 […]

December 31, 2025 25

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Matinee’s Top 10 Greatest Festive Shows for 2025

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 […]

December 23, 2025 42

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Can’t Fight the Moonlight… Coyote Ugly heads to the West End in 2027 as a brand-new musical

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 […]

December 13, 2025 37

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It’s time to meet Paddington!

It’s Time to Meet Paddington! 01-11-25 London has finally met its newest West End star. As Paddington The Musical begins previews at the Savoy Theatre, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, STUDIOCANAL and Eliza Lumley Productions on behalf of Universal Music UK have revealed the first images and the team responsible for bringing the world’s most beloved bear to life. Paddington will be played by James Hameed (Off-stage Performer and Remote Puppeteer) […]

November 1, 2025 74

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FIRST LISTEN: “Pretty Little Dead Things” from Paddington The Musical

FIRST LISTEN: “Pretty Little Dead Things” from Paddington The Musical Updated 01-11-25 London’s about to meet its newest West End star — and tonight, the identity of Paddington himself will finally be revealed. Ahead of the first preview at the Savoy Theatre, a brand-new track from Paddington The Musical has been released: Pretty Little Dead Things, performed by Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (& Juliet, In the Heights) as the deliciously villainous Millicent […]

November 1, 2025 126

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Review: Spraywatch: A Beautiful Rescue

26-10-25 Kings Arms, Salford by Jamie Griffiths Low Fat Productions’ Spraywatch: A Beautiful Rescue makes a perfect splash at The Kings Arms. Written, composed, and directed by Hywel Evans, this new musical is set between the sun-soaked promise of Santa Monica and a rain-drenched Northern seaside town, and it’s every bit as funny, heartfelt, and gloriously odd as that sounds. Evans and co-writer Abbie Ashall have created a show that’s […]

October 26, 2025 97

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It’s Halloween on Matinee

It's Halloween on Matinee Gareth Evans plays his pick of the greatest shows in the runup to Halloween! Here are some of the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3NIK-nsI2g The Phantom Of the Opera Few musicals compare in power to this - Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman deliver a note perfect masterclass in this deliciously gothic, macabre musical. Wednesday This iconic musical moment in Wednesday Series 2 came courtesy of Lady Gaga and her […]

October 25, 2025 92

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Disney Classics: The Complete 62-Movie Collection Arrives This November

Disney Classics: The Complete 62-Movie Collection Arrives This November 07-10-25 From Snow White to Moana 2, every Disney Classic is coming home. This November, fans can finally own all 62 animated features from the Walt Disney Animation Studios in one spectacular collection. The Disney Classics Complete 62 Movie Collection arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD on 24 November 2025, and is available to pre-order now from Amazon, HMV, and Zavvi. It […]

October 7, 2025 81

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Jeremy Jordan and Sara Kays Headline “Deathless”

Jeremy Jordan and Sara Kays Headline “Deathless” 05-10-25 Ghostlight Records has announced the release of Deathless: Original Studio Cast Recording, the emotional new indie-folk musical by Zack Zadek, arriving on Friday 7 November. The first two singles, “On We Go” and “A Life,” drop Friday 10 October, and are now available to pre-save. Blending the intimacy of folk and the storytelling sweep of musical theatre, Deathless features an extraordinary cast […]

October 5, 2025 106