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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 […]
Cast News: A Christmas Carol 11-09-24 Musical Theatre star Claire Moore is to play ‘Scrooge’ in Hope Mill Theatre’s new production of the magical musical version of A Christmas Carol at The Lowry, Salford for the 2024/25 festive season. Following their critically acclaimed production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in 2022, Hope Mill co-founders Joseph Houston […]
Cast News: Kinky Boots 11-09-24 Producers ROYO and Curve have revealed that WhatsOnStage Award-winner, Courtney Bowman, will star as Lauren in the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. Courtney joins the previously announced Strictly’s Johannes […]
Just In Case: Second New Song Released from Why Am I So Single? 12-09-24 The brand-new big fancy musical Why Am I So Single? has released a second demo song, Just In Case. From Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the multi-award-winning writers of global hit SIX, this new musical comedy is a love letter to […]
Review: Come Dine With Me the Musical 09-09-24 The Turbine Theatre by Gary Nicholls and Teresa Brown The Turbine Theatre’s latest production, Come Dine With Me: The Musical, offers a fresh, exciting take on the beloved reality show, proving that the small screen concept translates brilliantly to the stage. Created by the talented team of Sam […]