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Dark of the Moon releases ‘Wildflower’ as full cast announced for world premiere

07-05-26 You can now hear Wildflower, the soaring new track from upcoming musical Dark of the Moon, now playing on Matinee Musicals ahead of the show’s world premiere in London this May. Set to open at the Charing Cross Theatre from 18 May, Dark of the Moon blends supernatural folklore, forbidden romance and Appalachian mysticism into what promises to be one of the most distinctive new British musical premieres of […]

May 7, 2026

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Hannah Waddingham to Host Saturday Night Live UK

01-05-26 Matinee favourite Hannah Waddingham will host one of the final episodes of Saturday Night Live UK, bringing her musical theatre background to the live comedy format. Waddingham will host the 9 May episode, joined by musical guest Myles Smith. The episode forms part of the final run of the show’s debut UK series. Best known to many for her Emmy-winning role in Ted Lasso, Waddingham has long been a […]

May 2, 2026

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Fourteen Again Celebrates Victoria Wood with New Musical Premiere

20-04-26 A new musical featuring the work of Victoria Wood is set to premiere at the newly renamed The Victoria Wood Theatre this spring. Fourteen Again, with music and lyrics by Wood, will run from 1 May to 6 June 2026, with a press night on 7 May. The production follows the recent renaming of the venue, formerly The Old Laundry Theatre, in honour of Wood and her long-standing connection […]

April 20, 2026

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Kit Green to Lead New Mrs Dalloway at Storyhouse

20-04-26 Kit Green will lead a new stage adaptation of Mrs Dalloway at Storyhouse this Summer. The production will run from Friday 29 May to Saturday 6 June 2026, before embarking on a UK tour, with further venues and dates to be announced. The adaptation has been co-created by Green and director Jen Heyes. Green will perform the role of Clarissa Dalloway alongside a range of additional characters as part […]

April 20, 2026

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Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant to Star in Hay Fever at Wyndham’s Theatre

17-04-26 Two major names are heading to the West End this autumn as Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant are set to star in a new production of Hay Fever at Wyndham’s Theatre. Directed by Emily Burns, the production will run for a strictly limited season from 22 September to 12 December 2026, with a press night scheduled for 1 October. The production marks Baranski’s West End debut, a significant […]

April 17, 2026

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Darren Day to Star in Million Dollar Quartet at Barn Theatre

17-04-26 Casting has been announced for this summer’s production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Barn Theatre, with Darren Day set to play Sam Phillips. The production runs from 15 June to 22 August 2026, with a national press night on 18 June, and is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle. Additional casting is yet to be announced. Million Dollar Quartet is based on one of the most famous moments in music […]

April 17, 2026

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Review: Kinky Boots

15-04-26 London Coliseum by Jamie Griffiths This new production of Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum delivers exactly what the show promises, an uplifting, high-energy celebration of individuality, packed with strong performances, soulful music and a confident sense of scale. At the centre of it is Johannes Radebe as Lola, and he is a revelation. While his dance ability is well known, this performance is far more expansive. He is […]

April 15, 2026

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Jacob Dudman Joins Jinkx Monsoon in End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

13-04-26 Final casting has been announced for End of the Rainbow, with Jacob Dudman joining the previously announced Jinkx Monsoon in the role of Judy Garland. The production will run for a strictly limited season at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May to 21 June 2026. Dudman will play Mickey, appearing alongside Adam Filipe as Anthony. The company is completed by Fred Double, Francesca Ellis and Joshy Alody. Dudman is currently […]

April 14, 2026

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Andrew Garfield Performs ‘The Family Song’ from The Magic Faraway Tree

30-03-26 Andrew Garfield performs ‘The Family Song’, the lead single from the original motion picture soundtrack to The Magic Faraway Tree, now in cinemas across the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u5Bk2TwtB4 The track is released alongside the film and features Garfield in his role as Tim. It marks a return to musical performance following his work on Tick, Tick... Boom!, which is already part of the Matinee playlist. The soundtrack has been composed […]

March 30, 2026