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THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS (THE MUSICAL) | REVIEW

The Musical of Musicals
Rating: ★★★
Venue: Phoenix Arts Club, London
Cast: Jennifer Harraghy, Renan Teodoro, Caroline Featherstone and Joseph Dennington

Don’t miss The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!), the hilarious parody that pays tribute to the legends of musical theatre. 5 musicals. 1 plot. Each hilariously mimics the styles of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, and Kander & Ebb. Packed with clever nods and musical theatre brilliance, this 90-minute Razzle Dazzle is a must-see for every Broadway Baby! Whether you’re one of the Ladies Who Lunch or a Superstar, this Perfectly Marvellous show promises plenty-a Showtune and Comedy Tonight.

THE FIFTH STEP | REVIEW

The Fifth Step

Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Soho Place, London 
Cast: Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman 

After many years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James agrees to become the sponsor of newcomer Luka. On the journey to sobriety, the pair bond over black coffee, trade stories, and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences.

On the cusp of Step 5, their conversations must turn to confessionals, with progress hinging on Luka revealing secrets that could lead back to alcohol. But it’s clear that James also has dangerous truths in his past, truths that threaten the trust on which both their recoveries depend.

STAGEY CHAT WITH TREVOR PAYNE


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Trevor Payne. Trevor is the producer and director of the smash-hit show, That'll Be The Day, which is currently in its 39th consecutive year of touring!

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STAGEY CHAT WITH KATIE PRITCHARD


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Katie Pritchard, who's currently preparing to take over the UK theatre scene with three shows. A UK tour of Scouts the Musical and Edinburgh Fringe with her role in A Jaffa Cake Musical and her own solo musical comedy show, "Katie Pritchard: I Kiss the Music".

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THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON | CAST RECORDING REVIEW

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Cast Recording
Rating: ★★★★★

The 13-strong cast of actor-musicians playing 30 instruments perform “MIRACLES OF DEXTERITY ON STAGE” (The Times), bringing to life a heart-burstingly, magical tale of a love that defies all odds.

Under the light of a full moon, something most curious occurs… Benjamin Button is born old. Bound to the fate of growing younger each day, Benjamin wants nothing more than to live a little life. But will he ever find a place to belong?

THE DEEP BLUE SEA | REVIEW

The Deep Blue Sea
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Cast: Tamsin Greig, Selina Cadell, Nicholas Farrell, Hadley Fraser, Finbar Lynch, Preston Nyman and Lisa Ambalavanar 

When you’re stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea, the deep blue sea can sometimes look very inviting. In this powerful drama of passion versus loyalty, Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is floundering in the closing stages of a hopeless affair. Freddie Page, her lover, a handsome but shallow ex-Battle of Britain pilot, is out of his depth in their relationship, overwhelmed by the strength of an emotion he is incapable of reciprocating…

THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES | REVIEW

The Comedy About Spies
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Noel Coward Theatre, London
Cast: Dave Hearn, Adele James, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis, Charlie Russell, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Zamit 

When a rogue British agent pilfers plans for a top-secret weapon, CIA and KGB spies converge on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. Add to the mix a clueless young couple, a hapless actor angling for the role of James Bond, and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative, and you’ve got a mission that’s hilariously out of control! 

STAGEY CHAT WITH CARLA BERTRAN

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Carla Bertran, who is currently playing Tink in the UK tour of Bat Out of Hell. As well as Bat Out of Hell, Carla has also appeared in the UK tours of shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar and The Cher Show.

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THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK | REVIEW

The Empire Strips Back
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Riverside Studios, Studio 2

A burlesque parody show in a galaxy far, far away. Experience a unique blend of seduction and sci-fi as The Empire Strips Back takes you on a journey to the dark side! This tantalizing burlesque experience brings beloved characters to life with loving detail and humor that will leave you laughing and swooning at the same time.

STAGEY CHAT WITH PETA MAURICE

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Peta Maurice. Peta is the director of The Detective Dog, a stage adaptation of the book of the same name, by Julia Donaldson. The show features BSL and dynamic captions meaning it's accessible for more audiences.

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THE MAD ONES | REVIEW

The Mad Ones
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: The Other Palace Studio, London 
Cast: Dora Gee, Gabriel Hinchliffe, Courtney Stapleton, Thea-Jo Wolfe and Eliza Bowden

Full of huge, soaring songs, invigorating vocals, and the perfect mixture of humour and heartache, if you love contemporary musical theatre shows brimming with catchy pop songs, then The Mad Ones may just be your new obsession. Mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved…