Reviews
Review: Glorious Hope Mill Theatre 06-03-25 by Jamie Griffiths Glorious isn’t a musical — far from it! In fact, heaven forbid anyone attempts a cast recording. But what it is, is a celebration of music, passion, and a woman who sang like no one was listening (even though, unfortunately for them, they were). This show […]
Review: The Parent Agency ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Storyhouse, Chester 19-02-25 by Jamie Griffiths Adapted by David Baddiel from his best-selling children’s book, The Parent Agency is a brand-new family musical featuring music by acclaimed songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) and direction by Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York). Part fantasy fairytale […]
Review: Here You Come Again Sunderland Empire, 11-02-25 by Steve Colman I had high expectations for Here You Come Again, the Dolly Parton musical, and it’s safe to say those expectations were not just met but exceeded. Originally written by two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and songwriter Bruce Vilanch, alongside Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio, […]
Review: NOW That’s What I Call A Musical Opera House, Manchester 28-01-25 by Jamie Griffiths “Now That’s What I Call A Musical” unashamedly embraces the jukebox musical genre, delivering hit after hit in a fast-paced, high-energy production. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the show exudes a real sense of fun, with the cast […]
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 […]
Review: Come From Away ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lowry, Salford 03-12-24 by Tiffany Chevis Off the northeast tip of North America, on an island called Newfoundland, there’s an airport. Next to that airport is a town, called Gander. It is this airport that would receive nearly 40 planes, diverted after the events in New York in September 2001, […]
Review: Wicked ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Palace Theatre, Manchester 04-12-24 by Tiffany Chevis Green and pink never looked so good – and as Wicked flies back to Manchester at the end of its UK tour, it once again casts its spell across audiences. The origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked (written by Winnie […]
Review: Here & Now ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham 19-11-24 by Clive Payne Here & Now, the musical built around the iconic hits of Steps, is a joyous and uplifting celebration of pop music and nostalgia. Running in Birmingham until 30 November 2024, after a date extension due to phenomenal demand, this production captures the […]
Review: Lizzie Hope Mill Theatre 20-10-24 by Tiffany Chevis It’s August in 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts, and the Borden household is shaken to its core by the brutal murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, the domineering father and stepmother of Emma and Lizzie. The prime suspect is the youngest sister, accused of killing the […]
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 […]
