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Wicked Celebrates 15th Birthday in London’s West End admin
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First look: Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan in Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind 31-12-25 First look production images have been released for Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind, starring Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan, ahead of the production’s limited UK tour following its West End run. For Matinee listeners, Sheridan Smith is a familiar and much-loved voice. A regular presence on the station and one of the most versatile performers of […]
The Ballad of Johnny & June Hits the UK Stage 07-11-25 Get ready to walk the line. The acclaimed new musical The Ballad of Johnny & June is heading across the Atlantic for a major UK and Ireland tour in 2026, celebrating the lives, love, and legendary music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. After sold-out runs at New York’s La Jolla Playhouse and Canada’s Citadel Theatre, this powerful […]
Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical Returns in Style Updated: 08-11-25 The kettle’s on in Manchesterford again, as Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical takes to the stage for a special fundraising concert celebrating ten years of Hope Mill Theatre. Following its critically acclaimed opening in Manchester last week, Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques: The Musical in Concert arrives at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre this Sunday (9 November), before heading back to […]
The Boys Are Back: Jersey Boys Returns for Its 20th Anniversary Tour 07/11/25 Oh, what a night! The original Tony Award-winning musical sensation Jersey Boys is hitting the road again for a major 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre on 15 June 2026 and booking through 2027. Tickets go on general sale Tuesday 11 November 2025 at JerseyBoysMusical.co.uk Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, […]
Review: Matilda the Musical – UK Tour The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford 05-11-25 by Fiona Holleyhead (and family) ★★★★★ What a triumph, a joy and an absolute treat. Matilda the Musical brought a slice of the West End to Bradford, and for my family it was the perfect night out, full of laughter, wonder, and a touch of glorious chaos. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this touring production proves Matilda has lost […]
