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Review: Lizzie Hope Mill Theatre 20-10-24 by Tiffany Chevis It’s August in 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts, and the Borden household is shaken to its core by the brutal murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, the domineering father and stepmother of Emma and Lizzie. The prime suspect is the youngest sister, accused of killing the pair with a hatchet. But Lizzie has a band of women around her, and a […]
Matilda Tour Announcement 08-10-24 It was announced today that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025. The internationally renowned musical - which continues to play to packed houses in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre and has been seen by 12 million people across […]
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 […]
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, […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqi45Qhq3CI&t=2s Wicked: New Trailer 02-07-24 *updated 06-09-24* Universal Pictures have released a new trailer for the upcoming cinematic spectacular Wicked, which will be released in UK cinemas on 22nd November 2024. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to […]
CAKE is heading for The Other Palace 01-07-24 Following electrifying try-out performances at The Lyric Theatre last year, Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul-Taylor Mills present the brand-new musical, come gig, come ballet, now back for a full reign. This time, one of the most prolific monarchs in history has found her (rightful) home at a palace…The Other Palace, to be exact from 13 September 2024 for a strictly limited season. […]
Review: Closer To Heaven ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Turbine Theatre: June 2023 by Jamie Griffiths I've been eagerly awaiting the chance to see Closer to Heaven since its original production at the Arts Theatre in 2001. The Pet Shop Boys and Jonathan Harvey have created a masterpiece that evokes 90s club culture in a way that perhaps wasn't fully possible back in 2001. Ever since that original production, I haven't stopped listening […]
Review: Burlesque the Musical ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 25-06-24 World Premiere Gala Performance – Manchester Opera House by Jamie Griffiths Whenever a film is turned into a musical, I have major reservations. They can be pale facsimiles of the original material, but i am delighted to say that Steven Antin's Burlesque: The Musical has avoided all such traps - it is a dazzling triumph that takes the essence of his original film and […]
Bat Out Of Hell Returns In 2025 24-06-24 Following a successful UK, Ireland and International tour from 2021 - 2023 the Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, will return to tour the UK in 2025, with performances beginning on 6 January 2025 at Edinburgh Playhouse, running through to 20 September 2025 in Northampton. Inspired by the spectacular arena tour […]
