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Review – Mamma Mia! the Musical – Congress Theatre, Eastbourne and National Tour.

There are few musicals capable of lifting an audience's spirits quite like Mamma Mia!, and the latest UK national tour proves that the enduring appeal of ABBA's unforgettable songs is matched by a production packed with warmth, humour and heart. More than a quarter of a century after its debut, the show continues to delight audiences of every generation, inviting everyone to escape to a sun-drenched Greek island […]

15/07/2026

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Review – The Jonathan Larson Project – Southwark Playhouse Borough

Some musicals tell a story; The Jonathan Larson Project tells the story behind the storyteller. Rather than revisiting the familiar landmarks of Jonathan Larson's legacy, this intimate revue invites audiences into the margins of his creative life, uncovering songs that reveal an artist driven by relentless curiosity, constantly pushing boundaries and refusing to settle for the ordinary. Every number feels like another page from a scrap book rescued […]

15/07/2026

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Review – Hot Mess: A New Musical – The Other Palace, London

New musicals are emerging all of the time, each with a fresh story to tell - a new perspective to share with a room full of people. Some of these musicals carry a message, or perhaps even a warning… Meet Hot Mess: A New Musical - the show that brings together Mother Earth and Humanity in a romantic two-hander that tackles climate change and the effects that humans […]

06/07/2026

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Review – Jesus Christ Superstar – The London Palladium

"A triumphant revival that simply soars." There are few musicals that continue to command such enduring admiration as Jesus Christ Superstar, and this exhilarating production demonstrates exactly why. More than fifty years after its debut, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's celebrated rock opera still feels bold, emotionally charged and musically thrilling. This revival combines outstanding performances with confident direction and a striking sense of theatricality, resulting in […]

01/07/2026

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Review – Something Rotten! – Manchester Opera House

Set in 1595 Renaissance England, Something Rotten follows the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, the Bottom Brothers, struggling playwrights who can’t seem to write a hit, all because of the hottest new writer, William Shakespeare. With hopes to support his wife Bea, and finally prove he can write something worthwhile, Nick pays a soothsayer to tell him what Shakespeare’s biggest play will be. He is told the […]

25/06/2026

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Review – Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Theatre Royal Brighton and National Tour

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Is a Glittering, Feel-Good Night of Pure Entertainment There are some shows that send audiences out of the theatre smiling, and then there are shows like Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, which have people leaving with a spring in their step, humming the songs and talking excitedly about their favourite moments all the way home. The current UK tour is a wonderfully uplifting […]

17/06/2026

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Review – High Society – Barbican Theatre, London

A Sparkling Summer Delight Filled with Style, Wit and Musical Charm High Society arrives in London like a perfectly chilled glass of champagne on a warm summer evening: elegant, effervescent and thoroughly enjoyable. Rachel Kavanaugh’s lavish new production of Cole Porter’s beloved musical comedy delivers exactly the kind of uplifting theatrical experience audiences crave, combining romance, glamour, comedy and a glorious score, in a production that feels both […]

04/06/2026

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Review – The High Life: The Musical – King’s Theatre, Glasgow

Some revivals coast on nostalgia alone. Thankfully, The High Life: The Musical aims far higher. Bursting onto the stage with flamboyant energy and gloriously anarchic humour, this long awaited return to the world of Air Scotia celebrates its cult roots while confidently transforming television comedy into full blown musical spectacle. Much like the original television series, the show opens in the crew room, immediately recreating the familiar atmosphere […]

31/05/2026

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Review – Beetlejuice the Musical – Prince Edward Theatre, London

It’s safe to say I’ve been pining for Beetlejuice the Musical for some time now. In fact, if you’ve heard any of my show here on Box Office Radio, you'll know that I’ve said his name way more than three times! Based on source material that started out as a movie, then moved into a cartoon, toy line and video game franchise - Beetlejuice the Musical is a […]

28/05/2026