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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
09-03-26 The winners of the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were announced this evening at a ceremony at the London Palladium hosted by Gina and Mazz Murray. The awards, held in association with AudienceView, remain the only major UK theatre honours decided entirely by theatregoers. This year’s ceremony was dominated by Paddington The Musical, which equalled the record for the most wins in WhatsOnStage Awards history with nine awards. The Savoy […]
06-03-26 The music of Sylvia has taken its first step beyond the stage. The show’s powerful anthem ‘March Women March’ has been released as the first single from the Olivier Award-winning musical ahead of International Women’s Day. Released by ZooNation Records, the track places Beverley Knight’s commanding voice front and centre. Knight reprises her Olivier Award-winning performance as Emmeline Pankhurst on the recording, delivering the rallying cry with the same […]
06-03-26 A brand new musical adventure is arriving on screen this month, and its first song has already landed. ‘The Land of Sometimes’, the lead single from the upcoming animated feature of the same name, is now available and is already spinning on MatineeMusicals. Written by legendary lyricist Tim Rice alongside Pete Hobbs, the soaring title track is performed by an impressive trio of voices. Ewan McGregor leads the recording, […]
06-03-26 A brand new British musical inspired by one of the UK’s most unlikely heroes is taking its next big step. Initial casting has been revealed for the world premiere of Bank of Dave The Musical, which will open in May 2026 at Lowry in Salford before playing Curve in Leicester. The production brings together an exciting creative team led by book and lyricist Rob Madge and composer Pippa Cleary, […]
06-03-26 Broadway history is heading to the West End this summer. Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. will reprise his iconic role as Aaron Burr in the London production of Hamilton for a strictly limited nine week season at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The original Broadway Burr will make his West End debut from 3 July to 5 September 2026, stepping back into the role that earned him […]
