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30-01-26 One of the most talked-about musical theatre productions of recent years is officially returning and this time, it’s coming back bigger than ever! Burlesque The Musical will open in the West End at the brand-new Arts at Marble Arch, while a second production embarks on a major UK tour, bringing the show to audiences across the country from summer 2026 through early 2027. For Matinee, this news lands with […]
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 […]
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 MTFestUK returns in early 2026 with a vibrant and ambitious programme of six original musicals, presented at The Other Palace Studio from 27 January to 15 February. Now firmly established as a vital platform for new musical theatre, the festival continues its mission to champion innovative writing, emerging voices and boundary-pushing ideas, inviting audiences into the creative process as shows take shape. This year’s line-up brings together an exceptional […]
12/01/26 London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, setting off a chain reaction that would become one of the most talked-about moments in British music history. What followed was not simply a chart race, but a cultural flashpoint that spilled far beyond record shops and radio playlists, dividing audiences, fuelling headlines and cementing Britpop as a defining movement of the decade. The Battle […]
02-01-25 Rehearsal images have been released for Ballad Lines, a major new folk musical making its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 January to 21 March 2026. The newly revealed photography offers a first glimpse at this unique musical production in the rehearsal room. Co-created by award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Finn Anderson (Islander, Streets) and award-winning director Tania Azevedo (Mayflies, But I’m a Cheerleader), Ballad Lines is a heart-opening […]
The Choir of Man raises a final pint at the Arts Theatre and looks ahead to a UK tour Updated 31-12-25 After four record-breaking years in the West End, Olivier Award-nominated international sensation The Choir of Man is preparing to say farewell to its London home at the Arts Theatre, marking the moment with the release of a special new video titled Last Orders (For Now). This is not a […]
Great Scott! Three Martys For One Night Only 21-11-25 Back to the Future The Musical is powering up for a major celebration. On Wednesday 3 December 2025, the Adelphi Theatre will mark the 40th anniversary of the original film with a one night only performance that brings together three Marty McFlys. Lead producer Colin Ingram has announced, with film creators Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, that alumni cast members Olly […]
