The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Katie Greenall. Katie is currently on a 12-date UK tour with her autobiographical piece, BLUBBER.

2:22 A Ghost Story
Rating: ★★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this supernatural thriller stars James Bye (Eastenders), Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Grant Kilburn (2:22 A Ghost Story) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.

Yentl
Rating: 4/5/5
Venue: Marylebone Theatre

Following a 5-star, award-winning run at the Sydney Opera House, Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s acclaimed production of Yentl transfers to London’s Marylebone Theatre for a strictly limited six-week engagement. This thrilling new bilingual staging reimagines Isaac Bashevis Singer’s revolutionary tale with urgency, intimacy and a vibrant celebration of Yiddish culture. When a young woman dares to defy Orthodox law by disguising herself as a man to study Jewish scripture, she steps into a world alive with possibility and conflict. As Yentl’s search for knowledge deepens, faith, gender, desire and tradition collide—propelling her toward a destiny that challenges every boundary. Bold, lyrical and unapologetically contemporary, Yentl is a powerful story of courage, identity and the fight to live your truth.

Sea Witch
Rating: ★★
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Cast: Michelle Visage, Natalie Paris, Mazz Murray, Jay McGuiness, Amy Di Bartolomeo, Djavan Van De Fliert and Natalie Kassanga

Before she took the mermaid’s voice, she gave up her own heart. The sea’s most feared villain rises in Sea Witch – a dark new musical prequel to The Little Mermaid. From creators Kristopher Russell and Michael David Glover, with choreography by Dean Lee (Janet Jackson, Pussycat Dolls) and music by Segun Fawole, Sea Witch reimagines the untold origin of the witch beneath the waves. In a world where magic is forbidden, young witch Evie is haunted by loss – until a mysterious mermaid, Annemette, appears with three days to win a prince’s heart. As love, vengeance, and fate collide, Evie must embrace the darkness within…

Sinematic Cabaret
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Emerald Theatre, London

Hollywood glamour collides with London sophistication in a panoramic cabaret inspired by film’s most notorious muses. Enjoy razor-sharp wit, slow burns, bold silhouettes and moments that linger just long enough to make you wonder whether you should be watching… or joining in. This is not nostalgia. This is reinvention.

Cult classics and cinematic icons are reimagined through tease, precision and unapologetic confidence - where burlesque meets stunt, elegance flirts with danger and every look carries intent. Made for those who like their glamour with an edge — where temptation takes the lead, best enjoyed after dark. By us, for you.

The Red Shoes
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking

A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion. Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound). 

The Bodyguard
Rating: ★★
Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love. A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

Who Let the Gods Out
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Polka Theatre, London

Cable Street
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: Marylebone Theatre, London

That'll Be the Day
Rating: ★★★
Venue: London Palladium

Coming back to the iconic London Palladium after 10 years, That’ll Be The Day returns for a night of unforgettable entertainment! Don’t miss this spectacular performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the show and Trevor’s farewell tour.

Experience a unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Join us to celebrate this milestone as we enjoy four decades of entertainment, showcasing the energy, passion, and talent that has made That’ll Be The Day the UK’s longest-running touring theatre show. Celebrate the legacy, relive the hits, and bid farewell to Trevor in the heart of London’s West End.

Jo: The Little Women Musical
Rating: ★★
Venue: Theatre Royal Drury Lane 
Cast: Christine Allado, Tracie Bennett, Eleanor Grant, Barry James, Chris Mann, Kelly Mathieson, Miyuki Miyagi, Julian Ovenden, Sophie Pollono, Yazdan Qafouri, Liam Tamne and Tobias Turley 

At the heart of this iconic coming-of-age story is Jo March, the original literary heroine – a fiercely passionate young writer whose grief over losing her sister inspires a story that continues to resonate with audiences everywhere. This enchanting new musical is for anyone who has dreamed big, questioned their path, or yearned to share their story.