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Matinee's Top 40 of 2024 31-12-24 We count down our 2024 musical highlights including our most requested musicals and the most highly reviewed productions. 40 An Officer and A Gentleman The Musical An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical" brings the beloved 1980s film to life on stage (thanks to a great cast) with a smart blend of romance, drama, and iconic 80s anthems. 39 The Color Purple Released in […]
Review: Come From Away ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lowry, Salford 03-12-24 by Tiffany Chevis Off the northeast tip of North America, on an island called Newfoundland, there’s an airport. Next to that airport is a town, called Gander. It is this airport that would receive nearly 40 planes, diverted after the events in New York in September 2001, and is the setting for an astonishing story of grief, gratitude, camaraderie, and coming together. […]
Review: Wicked ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Palace Theatre, Manchester 04-12-24 by Tiffany Chevis Green and pink never looked so good – and as Wicked flies back to Manchester at the end of its UK tour, it once again casts its spell across audiences. The origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked (written by Winnie Holzman, based on Gregory Maguire’s novel), delves into the series of unfortunate – and fateful […]
Review: Here & Now ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham 19-11-24 by Clive Payne Here & Now, the musical built around the iconic hits of Steps, is a joyous and uplifting celebration of pop music and nostalgia. Running in Birmingham until 30 November 2024, after a date extension due to phenomenal demand, this production captures the magic of Steps’ enduring appeal with charm, warmth, and dazzling energy. The expertly crafted pop […]
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 […]
Review: Why Am I So Single? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Garrick Theatre 13-09-24 by Jamie Griffiths Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the creative minds behind the smash hit (and Matinee Radio favourite) Six, bring their signature blend of sharp wit and emotional depth to Why Am I So Single?, a "big fancy" musical that’s as dazzling as it is relatable. The show delights with clever choreography, brilliant performances, and a strikingly familiar […]
Review: & Juliet Manchester Opera House: 11th July 2024 by Mark Gabler ⭐⭐⭐⭐ & Juliet is an pretty spectacular night out at the theatre transporting you into a multi-layered world where William Shakespeare (2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle) and his wife Anne Hathaway are ‘reimagining the ending ‘ of his Romeo & Juliet play with a series of ‘what if’ suggestions – which are kind of executed in a […]
Review: I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 03-07-24 Hope Mill Theatre by Jamie Griffiths "I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical" has just begun it's first full scale UK tour at Hope Mill Theatre, an absolute gem in Manchester's theatre scene. Originally a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and played on Matinee for many years now, the show seamlessly transitions to the cosy confines of Hope […]
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 […]
