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13-02-26 After KPop Demon Hunters landed in Matinee's Top 5 of 2025, the film’s breakout music is now heading to one of the biggest stages in British music. EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, the vocal forces behind HUNTR/X in Netflix’s global phenomenon, have confirmed a special performance as part of The BRIT Awards 2026 with Mastercard. The trio are nominated for International Group and International Song of the Year […]
13-02-26 First look images have been released of Jinkx Monsoon as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, ahead of the revival’s run at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15 May to 21 June 2026. Written by Peter Quilter, End of the Rainbow is a theatrical portrait of Garland during the final chapter of her life. Set against the backdrop of her London comeback concerts, the play pulls back the curtain […]
12-02-26 Production images have been released from the brand-new Made at Curve staging of Legally Blonde The Musical, now playing at Curve. The show opened in Leicester on 7 February 2026 and continues its UK and Ireland journey through to 2 January 2027. The newly released images, credited to Marc Brenner, offer a vibrant first look at the production’s bold palette, slick choreography and high-gloss staging. From courtroom showdowns to […]
30-01-26 New music has been released from the upcoming musical Sea Witch, with Michelle Visage featuring on the track Beware of the Storms, unveiled ahead of the show’s world premiere performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The release marks the first music to be shared from Sea Witch, a major new musical created and conceived by Kristopher Russell and Michael David Glover, with music and lyrics by Segun Fawole. The […]
27-01-26 Sparks return to the UK this summer with a run of headline shows in June 2026, bringing their career-spanning live set back to British stages following a rapturously received world tour. For Matinee listeners, Sparks remain a true constant. From the angular pop brilliance of their 1970s breakthrough to their bold, cinematic later work, including the much-loved Annette soundtrack, Ron and Russell Mael’s music continues to feel singular, adventurous […]
22-01-26 Further casting has been announced for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Waitress, with Les Dennis confirmed as Joe, Sandra Marvin returning as Becky, and Evelyn Hoskins reprising the role of Dawn. They join the previously announced Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna, with the tour opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 28 March 2026. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler alongside David Ian for Crossroads Live, the […]
20-01-26 Full casting has been announced for Pride, a brand new British musical based on the award-winning film, which will receive its world premiere at the National Theatre in summer 2026, following a preview run at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. Produced by P&P Productions with the National Theatre in association with Pathé, the production reunites director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford, whose collaboration brings the true story of Lesbians and […]
14-01-26 A new production of Sunday in the Park with George has been announced for London, with Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande confirmed to star. The production will open at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027. The musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine. It will be directed by Marianne Elliott, with design by Tom Scutt. The production is produced by Empire Street […]
13-01-26 After becoming a much-loved fixture of the West End and a consistent Matinee favourite, The Choir of Man is preparing to raise a glass to its next chapter. Producers have announced full casting for the show’s first ever UK and Ireland tour, which opens at New Wimbledon Theatre on Saturday 14 March 2026, direct from the West End. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17B36vWFFR0 Alongside the touring announcement comes the launch of a new […]
