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STAGEY CHAT WITH TOBY OLIÉ

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Toby Olié. Toby is a director, designer and performer of puppetry and is bringing to life the beloved characters for the stage adaptation of There's a Bear on My Chair. You can book tickets here.

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STAGEY CHAT WITH DAISY STEERE


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Daisy Steere. Daisy is set to open as the lead in Miss I-Doll, opening at The Other Palace on 18th February. You can book tickets to see this brand new musical comedy here.

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THE YEARS | REVIEW

The Years
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Harold Pinter Theatre, London
Cast: Deborah Findlay, Romola Garai, Gina McKee, Anjli Mohindra, Harmony Rose-Bremner, Shira Abkin, Holly Georgia, Pamela Hardman, Adrien Spencer and Sarah Waddell

She strikes a pose and the camera shutter clicks: a child playing in the debris of the Second World War. Click. A student discovering parties and men’s bodies. Click. An activist fighting for the right to choose. Click. A wife picking out a velvet sofa. Click. A mother taking her eldest to judo. Click. A lover seducing a younger man. Click. A grandmother presenting her granddaughter to the camera. Click.

MRS PRESIDENT | REVIEW

Mrs President
Rating: ★★
Venue: Charing Cross Theatre, London
Cast: Miriam Grace Edwards and Sam Jenkins-Shaw

In Mrs President, Mary Lincoln is a woman at war—with her grief, her detractors, and herself. Vilified by an envious elite and accused of treason, she strives to rebuild her public image to win the hearts of the American people. She turns to the world’s first celebrity photographer, Matthew Brady, who helped her husband, Abraham Lincoln, win the presidency. But their partnership unravels into a tense battle for creative control. As Mary fights to tell her story, the play delves into themes of power, identity, female agency, and the cost of representation.

FIGARO | REVIEW

Figaro

Rating: ★★
Venue: London Palladium
Cast: Jon Robyns, Cayleigh Capaldi, Aimie Atkinson, Ava Brennan, Daniel Brocklebank, Cian Eagle-Service, Sophia Goodman and Maggie Solimine 

Figaro: An Original Musical is the hauntingly beautiful tale of Sienna, a young woman who dreams of singing but feels imprisoned by her life on her father’s farm. When a chance encounter with two young orphans thrusts her into the life of a traveling performer, she meets the handsome Figaro, who promises to make all her dreams come true – but there is always a price to fame. Part love story, part mystery, Sienna’s journey to discover herself and live the life she always wanted is fraught with twists and turns until it culminates in a moment that will change the course of her life forever.

MJ THE MUSICAL | REVIEW

MJ the Musical
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Prince Edward Theatre, London 
Cast: Jamaal Fields Green, Ashley Zhangazha, Mitchell Zhangazha, Philippa Stefani, Phebe Edwards, Matt Mills, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton, Matt Gonsalves and Jon Tsouras

MJ tells the turbulent story behind the one-gloved global sensation as he prepares for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, offering a rare look behind the “Man in the Mirror.” See Jamaal Fields Green as the pop legend after his stint in the role in the US.

OEDIPUS | REVIEW

Oedipus 
Rating: ★★★
Venue: Old Vic, London
Cast: Rami Malek, Indira Varma, Nicholas Khan, Joseph Mydell, Cecilia Noble as Tiresias and Nicholas Woodeson 

It’s a cold case but, according to the Oracle, if the murderer of old King Laius is found and punished then all will be well. The people turn to their new King, Oedipus, the man who solved the riddle of the Sphinx, to hunt down the perpetrator and bring salvation. He vows to succeed whatever the cost and so begins an unstoppable pursuit of the truth through a harrowing labyrinth of fear and love.

SECOND BEST | REVIEW

Second Best
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Riverside Studios, London
Cast: Asa Butterfield 

At ten years old, Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom, down to the final two contenders for the role of Harry Potter but narrowly missing out. Now an adult, Martin is about to embark on the ultimate adventure – fatherhood. As he navigates this whirlwind of emotions, he is pulled back to that pivotal moment in his past as he struggled to move beyond imagining what his life might have been. 

PLAY ON! | REVIEW

Play On!
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Lyric Hammersmith, London
Cast: Tsemaye Bob-Egbe, Kori Hedgemon, Earl Gregory, Llewellyn Jamal, Cameron Bernard Jones, Lifford Shillingford, Tanya Edwards and Gleanne Purcell-Brown 

Meet Vy, a talented songwriter looking to make it big in the 1940’s Harlem scene. She quickly learns from her uncle Jester that women will never be taken seriously in a man’s world. But, like many a strong hero, she refuses to accept defeat. Through her gender fluid cunning, she meets club owner The Duke and sensational nightclub singer Lady Liv and is swept up in a syncopated symphony of melodies, mistaken identities and romance. Who will come out on top? 

SCISSORHANDZ: A MUSICAL REINVENTED | REVIEW

Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented

Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London
Cast: Jordan Kai Burnett, Emma Williams, Dionne Gipson, Lauren Jones, Tricia Adele-Turner, Annabelle Terry, Ryan O'Connor, Richard Carson, Candida Mosoma, Luke Cairns and Grace Towning 

Step into the world of SCISSORHANDZ – a radical, raucous, joyful yet touching musical parody tribute to the ultimate outsider – produced by the iconic Michelle Visage and *NSYNC’s Lance Bass! Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to find your new obsession as we celebrate Tim Burton’s beloved hero/weirdo with a phenomenal selection of your favourite 90s and 00s hits.

IF I HAD YOU | THOUGHTS


If I Had You is a brand-new musical comedy scripted workshop from the producer of the smash-hit The Drifter's Girl, Tina Treadwell and Kenny D'Aqulia

A story of love, loss and hope set in the eternal city of Rome as one man's heart takes him on the journey of a lifetime. Don't miss this extraordinary showcase of a fantastical story that shows that love never goes away even though the years have.

This is a scripts in hand workshop having its UK debut.