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Wicked Celebrates 15th Birthday in London’s West End admin
2025 proved that musical theatre is thriving on every scale, from intimate two-handers to blockbuster West End transfers and UK tours that packed houses night after night. Here’s how Matinee’s Top 40 Musical Highlights of 2025 counted down, with the performers and venues that helped make each moment land. 40. The Addams Family The national tour brought Gomez, Morticia and the whole macabre clan to packed regional theatres across the […]
Review: Dear England 01-06-25 Lowry, Salford Quays - by Jamie Griffiths ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ James Graham's Dear England has made a triumphant transition to touring, and under Rupert Goold’s direction, this latest production feels as vital, sharp and emotionally rich as ever. Thoughtfully revised and brought right up to date, it rewards both newcomers and returning audiences, proving how successfully a piece rooted in recent history can evolve and deepen with time. […]
UK Tour News: Unfortunate 06-01-24 Critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch is set to tour the UK from February, following a 10-week winter run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant Friday 8th December 2023 - Saturday 17th February 2024. Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, Tickets are on sale now. With a new script and production, […]
Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror 20-03-23 A daring tale of humanity, Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror arrives at The Lowry, Salford from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 April. Set in 1933 Germany where Nazis are burning books and suspending civil rights, Waldo and his eclectic troupe of acrobats and clowns dedicate themselves to their craft. Concealed within the glamour of Waldo’s big top, stories of love, courage and […]
Casting announced for Claus the Musical ahead of World Premiere at The Lowry, Salford, this Christmas 18-10-22 Casting has been revealed for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry, Salford, from Wednesday 14 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023. The cast includes Georgie Buckland who will play Necile, Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), Jessica Lim (Shiegra), Mari McGinlay […]
