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Better Man: Out Now 26-12-24 From visionary director Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) Better Man looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams – one of the UK’s bestselling artists of all time. Gracey shines light on the incredible highs and lows of celebrity and the journey to stardom in a unique way, […]
Sister Act The Musical Releases Live Cast Album 23-12-24 Following a smash-hit limited season at the Dominion Theatre earlier this year, the producers of the award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical are delighted to announce that the live cast album of the show has been released and is available now across all streaming platforms. […]
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 […]
Matinee’s Top 10 Greatest Festive Shows 23-12-24 it’s that time of year again – and Matinee listeners have cast their votes to decide which are the greatest shows across the holiday season. There’s something old, and something very new, and plenty of timeless classics in between. 10. Spirited The Ryan Reynolds & Will Ferrell movie […]
Wicked Stars Turn Greenwich Green 21-11-24 Look to the Western sky! The stars of Wicked switch on the Greenwich Meridian Line laser at the Royal Observatory, precisely where the Eastern and Western hemispheres meet, to celebrate Universal Pictures’ spectacular new cinematic event, which soars into cinemas on November 22. Grammy, Emmy and Tony winning powerhouse […]
Final Tickets for Les Mis Arena Spectacular Released 14-11-24 Cameron Mackintosh and Nick Grace Management have announced that due to phenomenal demand, final tickets have been released for Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular at the AO Arena, Manchester (26 – 29 December 2024). Tickets are available from £30. The production stars Alfie […]
Sunset Blvd: The Album is Out Now 25-10-24 Following the triumphant Broadway opening of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary Sunset Blvd. at the St. James Theatre, the highly-anticipated Sunset Blvd: The Album, is released today on The Other Songs label. This recording of the multi-award winning SUNSET BLVD., masterfully reimagined by two-time Tony Award® nominee and […]
Sydnie Christmas Unwraps Her Debut Album 04-10-24 Sydnie Christmas, winner of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent has released a spellbinding debut album that is set to be a regular fixture here on Matinee Radio. My Way is packed with epic renditions of beloved stage classics, and it’s an album that captures the heart and soul […]
Tina Extends West End Run 16-09-24 The hit West End production Tina – The Tina Turner Musical which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 25 October 2025 with tickets on sale now. The musical has been running in […]
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 […]
