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The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Liat Rosenthal. Liat is the Head of Creative Programming at Woolwich Works in London. Woolwich Works is fast becoming one of London's best new culture spots.
POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! is the musical comedy about besties-turned-bitter rivals Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. After realising they’re both gay, the two childhood friends attempt to earn divine forgiveness by becoming the greatest religious artists of all time. Can Michelangelo gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss his way to the Vatican? Will Leonardo shut up about his helicopter?
The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Obioma Ugoala. Obioma has most recently been part of The Ghost and Mrs Muir workshop as Captain Gregg. As well as this, you may have seen him in hit West End shows such as Hamilton and Frozen.
Shaken by a divided and despairing political climate (sound familiar?), Dionysos and trusty sidekick Xanthias take a leap of faith—straight into Hades. Their mission? Find a cure for an ailing world. But when they reach the River Styx, they encounter Dionysos’ worst nightmare… frogs. Not your average pond dwellers, these amphibians are stubborn beings who resist change and are determined for the status quo to remain the same (sound familiar?) Will our dynamic duo outsmart these swampy naysayers and hop toward humanity’s salvation? Or will they get bogged down in their muddy resistance?
Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But who will dare to venture beyond the borders of Cob County? Including the knockout songs ‘Woman of the World’, ‘Somebody Will’ and ‘Independently Owned’, this Broadway hit about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con artist, and a battle for the heart and soil of a small town, is not to be missed.
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 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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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…
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As emotions blur and secrets come into focus, SNAP: A New Musical takes audiences on a stylish, sharp-witted journey through love, betrayal, and the power of the perfect image. Featuring an electrifying original score and razor-sharp storytelling, this thrilling musical will have you questioning—are we ever really in control of our own narrative?
At 13, Ari Freed’s world is upended in an instant - when, at his Bar Mitzvah celebration, his father strikes him down with a single word: Faygele. The sting fractures his already delicate sense of self, forcing him into a battle he never asked for. Faygele is a story of survival in the space between faith and identity, love and duty, past and future - unraveling the complexities of Ari’s adolescence and the relationships that shape him.
The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf will once again shake the stage, delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite your love for rock like never before. This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.
Unexpected encounters. Anonymous strangers in hotel rooms. Unguarded intimacy. When a woman in possession of her own sexuality meets a carousel of different men, she finds herself uncovering more than she expected. Grief. Loneliness. Promiscuity. Connection. It’s all here, in this startling play from award-winning writer Mark O’Halloran.
