WILD ABOUT YOU | REVIEW

Wild About You
Rating: 3.5/5
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London
Cast: Eric McCormack, Rachel Tucker, Todrick Hall, Jamie Muscato, Oliver Tompsett and Tori Allen Martin 

When Olivia finds herself in the hospital with limited memory, she must dig through her messy past to figure out which of the loves of her life is her emergency contact, only to understand that her desire to make everyone happy has left no one happy. Through a series of realisations, she reclaims her right to be flawed and loved in all her human complexity. However, as she regains clarity, tragedy strikes, but that’s when Olivia literally moves Heaven and Earth to reconnect with her greatest love – her son.

STAGEY CHAT WITH MARK IRWIN


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Mark Irwin, who's currently playing the Barman in the West End production of The Choir of Man. The Choir of Man is playing at the Arts Theatre. You can book tickets here.

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SECRET BURLESQUE SOCIETY | REVIEW

Secret Burlesque Society
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Proud City, London
Cast: Amy Black, Shade Flamewater, L'Sheila Sisters, Marie Devilreux, Kiki Moon, Ella Judge, William Parsonage, Lilleeta Fuego, Georgina Noda, Rayne Coram, Charlotte Dickinson and Mel Lee

This exclusive cabaret experience invites you to enter a realm of opulence, decadence, and thrilling allure. But beware, for within its glittering walls, secrets are shared and must be guarded with utmost discretion. Join us for an unforgettable evening of mystery, glamour, and revelry at the “Secret Burlesque Society.” But remember, once you enter, the secrets are yours to cherish and protect. Can you keep the allure within the confines of the clandestine society?

OPENING NIGHT | REVIEW

Opening Night
Rating: ★
Venue: Gielgud Theatre, London
Cast: Sheridan Smith, Hadley Fraser, Shira Haas. Nicola Hughes, Amy Lennox, John Marquez and Benjamin Walker

Based on John Cassavetes' legendary film, Opening Night follows a theatre company's preparations to stage a new play on Broadway. But drama ignites backstage when their leading lady is rocked by tragedy, and her personal turmoil forces everyone to deliver the performance of their lives.

Opening Night premieres at London's Gielgud Theatre for a strictly limited run from 6 March 2024.

PRISCILLA THE PARTY! | REVIEW

Priscilla the Party!
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: HERE at Outernet, London
Cast: Dakota Starr, Owain Williams, Reece Kerridge, Trevor Ashley, Grace Galloway, Gracie Lai, Sara Louise, Steven Serlin, Kimberly Blake, Lucy Park, Joni Ayton-Kent, John McGlone and Matthew Facchino

Celebrating 30 years since the film burst onto our screens and 18 years since London first welcomed the stage musical, we are proud to announce the world premiere of Priscilla The Party! So, dust off your wigs and heels, brush up your disco moves and cover yourself in all the glitter you can find, because the iconic, joyous and award-winning hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is now a Party!

STAGEY CHAT WITH SAMANTHA SEAGER


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Samantha Seager, who's currently playing Chris on the UK tour of Calendar Girls the Musical. Calendar Girls' next stop on their UK tour is at New Victoria Theatre, Woking. You can book tickets here.

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DIRECT FROM GRACELAND: EXCLUSIVE CURATOR EVENT | REVIEW

Direct From Graceland: Exclusive Curator Event
Venue: Arches London Bridge
Cast: N/A

Recently extended to September 2024, Direct from Graceland gives Londoners the chance to get a glimpse of Elvis’ collection in a way that has never been done before in Europe. With over 400 artefacts on display, exhibitgoers will walk away knowing more about the King of Roll and Roll than they ever thought they could.  

The exclusive curator event includes a private talk featuring Graceland curator Angie Marchese, a White Glove Experience with exclusive artefacts that rarely leave Graceland, exhibition entry and a drink.

MIND MANGLER | REVIEW

Mind Mangler
Rating: 4.5/5
Venue: Apollo Theatre, London
Cast: Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer

Join the Mind Mangler as he attempts a spectacular return with his West End debut two man solo show. Witness hilarious feats of mentalism spiral into chaos as he attempts to read your mind, mind, mind…

Following a sold-out UK Tour, and disastrous New York season, do not miss Mind Mangler at London’s Apollo Theatre, a guaranteed night of laugh filled magic and mind-bending silliness that will leave you gasping for breath.

STAGEY CHAT WITH CHARLIE MCCULLAGH


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with the wonderful Charlie McCullagh, who's about to reprise his role as Larry, in brand new musical, 42 Balloons. 42 Balloons opens at the Lowry in Salford from 18th April 2024. You can book tickets here.

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STAGEY CHAT WITH EMILY BENJAMIN


The next interview in our stagey chat series is with the sensational Emily Benjamin, who's currently playing Antoinette Lily in musical, Bronco Billy. Bronco Billy is currently playing at Charing Cross theatre until 7th April 2024. You can book tickets here.

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I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY | REVIEW

I Should Be So Lucky

Rating: ★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking 
Cast: Lucie-Mae Sumner, Billy Roberts, Kayla Carter, Jamie Chapman, Jemma Churchill, Matthew Croke, Jessica Daley, Gary Davis, Melissa Jacques, Scott Paige and Giovanni Spanò 

Dive deep into a heart-warming and rib-tickling tale of Ella and Nathan – a star-crossed couple with wedding jitters and tropical dreams. Will their love sail smoothly, or are stormy break-ups ahead? Only time and tunes will tell. I Should Be So Lucky is about family, friends and being there when it matters most. Featuring ten Number 1 singles and over thirty era-defining songs from the Hit Factory.

IF THEY'RE HUMAN | REVIEW

If They're Human
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: The Space, London
Cast: Nicole Campbell-Booth, Neil Patrick, Justin Cartledge, Ian Gilbert, Paul Sparrowham, Louise MacNorman, Emily Walker, Jon Keeler, Matt Jones, Neil Gray, Richard Orchard-Rowe, Ben Martins, Romyann Brooks, Amy Clayton, Ellen Trim, Jen Bell and Rachel Johnson

An original musical love story of one couple’s determination to survive after being forced into a Jewish concentration camp, enduring the unimaginable horrors of WW2. Captain Hassler has taken a shine to Lea, unaware of his own admiration from Corporal Plagge. Both trapped by their duties versus moral compass, they attempt to help where they can…but is it enough? Despite the fear and constant threat of death for them all, Lea and Petr find hope in their dreams of a future with one another.

HIDE AND SEEK | REVIEW

Hide and Seek
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Park Theatre, London
Cast: Loris Scarpa and Nico Cetrulo

Hide and Seek is a moving and darkly entertaining play that pits two teenage boys against each other in the face of the contagious prejudice of their small Italian town. Gio, who has never felt accepted by anyone - not by parents, teachers or peers - decides to disappear and hide out in a secluded cave. When his popular classmate Mirko discovers him, Gio enlists him as an accomplice, convincing him to preserve his secret despite the media frenzy over his disappearance. The boys embark on an unexpected journey towards self-discovery and acceptance, setting in motion a series of dramatic consequences. 

THE KITE RUNNER | REVIEW

The Kite Runner
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Richmond Theatre
Cast: Stuart Vincent, Dean Rehman, Bhavin Bhatt, Tiran Aakel, Ian Abeyesekera, Christopher Glover, Stanton Wright, Hanif Khan, Yazdan Qafouri, Daphne Kouma and Amar Aggoun

Direct from Broadway, The Kite Runner, an outstanding and unforgettable theatrical tour de force is returning to the UK in 2024.

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

STAGEY CHAT WITH LUCIE-MAE SUMNER

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with the incredible Lucie-Mae Sumner, who's currently playing the leading lady, Ella, in brand new musical, I Should Be So Lucky. I Should Be So Lucky is currently on a UK tour - their next stop is New Victoria Theatre in Woking. You can book tickets here.

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JURY DUTY LIVE IN LONDON | REVIEW

Jury Duty Live in London
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Theatre Deli Leadenhall, London
Cast: Eddie Andrews and Ellie Russo 

Jury Duty players are invited to join other players at a central London office location to take part in a new form of jury service. Live actors greet them and will assist, but not guide, their deliberations. Players are presented with physical evidence, sworn statements, and a computer database relating to a fictional crime. Players interrogate a Defendant several times, and are encouraged to cross-reference with the evidence. When the time is up, players are asked to vote on their verdict!

PETER PAN GOES WRONG | REVIEW

Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Cast: Jake Burgum, Jack Michael Stacey, Matthew Howell, Jean-Luke Worrell, Ciara Morris, Theo Toksvig-Stewart, Clark Devlin, Jamie Birkett, Gareth Tempest, Rosemarie Akwafo, Clare Noy, Consuela Rolle, Romeo Mika and Phil Yarrow 

The much-loved members of the Cornley Drama Society are back on stage, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s classic tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland?

Peter Pan Goes Wrong is touring the UK throughout 2024. Book now and brace yourselves for an awfully big adventure!

THE WEDDING PARTY: THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON | REVIEW

The Wedding Party: The London 50-Hour Improvathon 
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Wilton's Musical Hall, London
Cast: full cast here

It's wedding season at Everafter Manor - the UK's hottest spot to tie the knot. Loved-up couples are arriving with friends and family to celebrate their big day, but will they even make it to the altar?

Inspired by cinematic classics including Four Weddings and a Funeral, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Mamma Mia!, Muriel’s Wedding, Bridesmaids, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Wedding Crashers, and more!

NASTY: 'BIG' GIRLS BEING GROSS, MEAN AND SEXY | REVIEW

NASTY
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Harlow Playhouse
Cast: Amy Stephenson-Yankuba and Rio Montana Topley

Remember that time you pooed yourself in public? Or when you swore at your mum for asking you to tidy your pigsty of a room? Maybe you’re still blushing over the time someone pointed out your cellulite when you were getting changed for PE in year 11. The Nasty Girls are here to tell you about their most shameful moments in full, uncensored detail. This autobiographical, confessional piece of theatre explores the hidden side of what it means to be a woman. Surprise! We’re just people. And people are pretty gross.

CLUEDO 2: THE NEXT CHAPTER | REVIEW

Cluedo 2: The Next Chapter
Rating: ★★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Cast: Jason Durr, Ellie Leach, Jack Bennett, Hannah Boyce, Dawn Buckland, Liam Horrigan, Edward Howells, Tiwai Muza, Gabriel Paul, Kara Alberts-Turner, Audrey Anderson and Henry Lawes

Following the huge success of the smash hit original play, Cluedo is back with a brand new hilarious whodunit - CLUEDO 2 - The Next Chapter! Set in the swinging 1960s, we meet a host new suspects, a new house, and lot of new bodies, in this all new tale of murder, mystery and secret passageways.

KABARET EXPOSÉ | REVIEW

Kabaret Exposé
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Proud City, London
Cast: Shade Flamewater, Lilleeta Fuego, Missy Fatale, Jessicats, J'adore La Vie, Marie Devillreux, Amy Black, Julia Ruth Smith, Rayne Coram and Emma Hartman

Join us on a journey into the forbidden and the alluring with “Kabaret Exposé”, a daring fusion of dark cabaret and provocative burlesque that pushes the boundaries of desire and fantasy. Step into the underworld of cabaret and witness a spectacle that unfolds beneath the city, where every performance is a tantalizing revelation. Our cast of seductive performers invites you into a world where the line between pleasure and pain is blurred, and where the art of tease takes on a deliciously darker hue.

NYE | REVIEW

Nye
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Olivier Theatre, London
Cast: Michael Sheen, Sharon Small, Matthew Bulgo, Dyfan Dwyfor, Ross Foley, Kezrena James, Daniel Hawksford, Bea Holland, Michael Keane, Remy Beasley, Roger Evans, Jon Furlong, Stephanie Jacob, Tony Jayawardena, Rebecca Killick, Rhodril Meilir, Nicholas Khan, Oliver Llewellyn-Jenkins, Mark Matthews, Ashley Mejri, Lee Mengo, David Monteith, Mali O’Donnell and Sara Otung

From campaigning at the coalfield to leading the battle to create the NHS, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan is often referred to as the politician with greatest influence on our country without ever being Prime Minister. Confronted with death, Nye’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill in an epic Welsh fantasia.

BONNIE & CLYDE UK TOUR | REVIEW

Bonnie & Clyde UK Tour
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Cast: Catherine Tyldesley, Alex James-Hatton, Katie Tonkinson, Sam Ferriday and Jaz Ellington

Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this award-winning production has garnered a mass following, much like the infamous pair themselves, and now they are set to take your city by storm. Discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.

MARRY ME A LITTLE | REVIEW

Marry Me a Little
Rating: ★★★
Venue: Stage Door Theatre, London
Cast: Shelley Rivers and Markus Sodergren 

The revue sets songs cut from Sondheim’s better-known musicals, as well as songs from his then-unproduced musical Saturday Night, to a dialogue-free plot about the relationship between two lonely New York single people, who are in emotional conflict during an evening in their separate one-room apartments.

Despite knowing of the other’s existence, they never get up the courage to talk to each other, though they imagine what such an encounter might be like.

STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE | REVIEW

Standing at the Sky's Edge
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre. London
Cast: Elizabeth Ayodele, Joel Harper-Jackson, Sharlene Hector, Mel Lowe, Laura Pitt-Pulford, Lauryn Redding, Samuel Jordan, Baker Mukasa, Alastair Natkie and Rachael Wooding

The multi-award winning new musical STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE – winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical transfers to the West End following sold-out runs at the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres.​

The show was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.

TAYLORMANIA | REVIEW

Taylormania
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: The Spotlight, Hoddesdon
Cast: Katy Ellis 

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.