MickeyJoTheatre

Thespians (UK Tour) - ★★ REVIEW

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since its announcement last year, audiences have been eagerly anticipating THESPIANS, the first ever full stage musical from Mischief Theatre.Mischief...

will PADDINGTON work on Broadway? | thoughts on the success of the hit West End Musical's transfer

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced yesterday that PADDINGTON The Musical, the multi-Olivier Award winning West End smash hit, would officially transfer to Broadway, ope...

Operation Mincemeat (UK Tour) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night Mickey-Jo finally caught the UK Tour of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, the award winning musical still running in the West End and on Broadway.The sh...

Mickey-Jo saw Jamie Muscato and Joy Woods in CABARET | thoughts on the musical revival's new West End cast

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to attend a gala night at the West End production of CABARET, currently running at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Th...

Jordan Luke Gage & Andrew Exeter on REDCLIFFE and the evolution of its design at Southwark Playhouse

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jordan Luke Gage, the writer and star of the new musical REDCLIFFE, and Andrew Exeter, the sho...

the best shows at the Edinburgh Fringe? | Mickey-Jo's 2026 recommendations for plays and musical theatre

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The arrival of Summer means that the start of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is looming, and after multiple requests I'm finally sharing my biggest gui...

Kiss of the Spider Woman (UK Tour) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

13 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend, Mickey-Jo caught the new UK revival of the musical KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at the Southampton Mayflower Studios.The production marked M...

the real reason STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is ending on Broadway and in the West End

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced earlier this week that STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW would close both on Broadway and in the West End at the end of this year.The...

REVIEW ROUNDUP (We Had a World at Hampstead Theatre and Under the Shadow at Almeida Theatre)

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mickey-Jo's theatregoing began with two new plays at off West End venues - We Had a World at the Hampstead Theatre, and Under the Shadow at...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Watermill Theatre, Newbury) - ★★★★ THEATRE

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has just celebrated the opening of their annual summer musical, and this time it's a revival of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BA...

did the TONY Awards get it wrong? | Mickey-Jo's reaction to the 2026 winners, performances and ceremony

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, Broadway celebrated the end of another season of new openings with the 2026 TONY Awards, hosted by recording artist P!nk.In a ceremony tha...

RSC Review Roundup (The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui starring Mark Gatiss and The Tempest starring Kenneth Branagh)

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend Mickey-Jo headed to the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon to watch two strikingly different pieces of theatre in one day.T...

War Horse (Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to attend the opening night of WAR HORSE, on its return to the National Theatre.The hugely succesful play has ...

High Society (Barbican Theatre, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new revival of the Cole Porter scored musical HIGH SOCIETY has opened at the Barbican in London.The production, which is based on the movie musical ...

the truth behind the texting drama at Inter Alia | why Rosamund Pike spoke out after her performance

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Conversation has once more turned to audience behaviour and theatre etiquette after Rosamund Pike spoke out about texting during a performance of Inte...

Titaníque (St James Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hit parody musical TITANIQUE, from Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli, and Tye Blue, has opened at the St James Theatre on Broadway.The show, wh...

Can Mickey-Jo and Aeron James predict the 2026 Tony Awards? | which Broadway actors, plays and musicals will win this year?

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend, the 2026 Tony Awards will be held at Radio City Music Hall, celebrating the best of another year of Broadway theatre.This year's nominat...

Broadway's Best and Worst Plays REVIEW ROUNDUP (Giant, Proof, Dog Day Afternoon, Joe Turner's Come and Gone)

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Micey-Jo saw 23 shows in 2 weeks in New York, including these 4 Broadway plays:• Proof at the Booth Theatre• Giant at the Music Box Th...

Beetlejuice (Prince Edward Theatre, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fan favourite musical BEETLEJUICE, which has haunted three Broadway houses since it first premiered, has finally made its way to the West End.The ...

The Rocky Horror Show (Studio 54, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEW

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few weeks ago, Mickey-Jo saw the new Broadway revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Studio 54.This production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company...

why CHESS is closing early on Broadway | the reason the revival will end when Lea Michele leaves

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In breaking Broadway news, it was just announced that the current revival of CHESS at the Imperial Theatre will end its run earlier than planned, on J...

why Kim Kardashian is a Broadway Producer now | the reasons behind theatre's new celebrity producers

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An emerging trend on Broadway over the last few years has been the substantial arrival of celebrity co-producers - influential figures, entertainment ...

Mickey-Jo met the AVENUE Q puppets! | INTERVIEW with Emily Benjamin, Charlie McCullagh, and Noah Harrison

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fan-favourite, award winning comedy musical AVENUE Q is back in the West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre, and Mickey-Jo recently had the bucket-lis...

Four London Play Review Roundup (Mass, Krapp's Last Tape, Mother Courage, and Equus)

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst Mickey-Jo's recent theatregoing, he saw four intense new productions of plays at non West End venues. They were:• Mass at the Donmar Warehous...

End of the Rainbow starring Jinkx Monsoon (Soho Theatre Walthamstow, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently caught one of London's most anticipated theatrical events of the year, a revival of Peter Quilter's END OF THE RAINBOW starring Jin...

Mickey-Jo saw Catherine Tate in OH, MARY! | thoughts on the latest star of the West End comedy play

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

British comedy icon Catherine Tate has donned the bratty curls of Mary Todd Lincoln in the hit comedy play Oh, Mary!Tate stars in the West End product...

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (@sohoplace Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest new musical to arrive in the West End is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, based on the film of the same name and the memoir that inspired it...

why is DEATH BECOMES HER closing?! | the real reasons why the musical will end its Broadway run

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Broadway bombshell was dropped today when it was announced that DEATH BECOMES HER, the fan favourite musical would close next month at the Lunt-Font...

Schmigadoon! (Nederlander Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEW

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most exciting new musicals this Broadway season is Schmigadoon! the highly anticipated stage adaptation of the all-singing, all-dancing App...

1536 (Ambassadors Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

17 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, after considerable anticipation (and missing out on seeing its critically acclaimed run at the Almeida), Mickey-Jo finally saw 1536.The Oli...

why Lea Michele doesn't have a Tony | her Broadway career through Ragtime, Funny Girl & Chess

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When this year's Tony nominations were announced, many were shocked that Lea Michele was not recognised for her leading performance in the revival of ...

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (UK Tour) - ★★★ REVIEW

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mickey-Jo headed to Woking Theatre to *finally* catch the new UK Tour of a show he loves - Priscilla: Queen of the Desert.This production s...

Broadway's Best Plays: The Balusters and Becky Shaw - ★★★★★ REVIEWS

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After Mickey-Jo's recent trip to New York, in which he caught most of the new Spring openings, he's ready to let you know about the best plays on Broa...

has a fire closed THE BOOK OF MORMON? | details on the closure and future of the Broadway musical

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, a fire broke out at the Eugene O'Neill theatre in New York, where the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon was playing.The Tony Award ...

are these the worst songs in these musicals? | a stagey debate ft Kate Reinking (TheatreIsLife)

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've all thought about it before - that one song in a great musical that you just don't love listening to, or seeing it onstage.Well, Mickey-Jo sat d...

will EVITA work with no balcony? | thoughts on changes for the Rachel Zegler led Broadway transfer

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was recently announced that the West End revival of EVITA starring Rachel Zegler, and directed by Jamie Lloyd will transfer to Broadway, with furth...

how is Jeremy Jordan in JUST IN TIME? | thoughts on the Broadway star's performance in the musical

10 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While Mickey-Jo was in New York seeing newly opened shows, he made 1 or 2 exceptions, including to pay a return visit to a hit musical from last seaso...

Predicting the 2026 Tony Award nominations...

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday 5th May, the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the 2026/2027 Broadway season.In today'...

Off-Broadway Review Roundup (Mexodus, Bigfoot, 11 to Midnight, Well I'll Let You Go, No Singing in the Navy)

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo just got back from a 2 week trip to New York during which he saw 5 different shows Off-Broadway.These were:• Well I'll Let You Go at Studi...

Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After wowing audiences downtown a couple of summers ago, Cats: the Jellicle Ball is back, this time at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre where it opened e...

The Lost Boys (Palace Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★★ REVIEW

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After considerable anticipation, THE LOST BOYS has opened on Broadway, the final production of the 2025-2026 season.The brand new musical adaptation p...

Beaches The Musical (Majestic Theatre, Broadway) - ★★ REVIEW

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of Broadway's newest openings is the musical adaptation of BEACHES, based on the book that inspired the iconic film.The musical stars Jessica Vosk...

we need to talk about OCTET | thoughts on the Lin Manuel Miranda / Dave Malloy movie musical

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In surprising theatre news, it was recently announced that the cult musical OCTET from composer Dave Malloy would be adapted for film by Lin Manuel Mi...

Avenue Q (Shaftesbury Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The award winning comedy musical AVENUE Q is back, with a West End return at the Shaftesbury Theatre.The show features the iconic original puppet desi...

Dónal Finn and Molly McFadden on whether JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN at the Royal Court Theatre - INTERVIEW

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 ye...

Inter Alia (Wyndham's Theatre, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently attended the West End opening night of INTER ALIA at the Wyndham's Theatre, a show he had already given a ★★★★★ review to...

what Mickey-Jo will and won't see on Broadway... | the shows Mickey-Jo is watching on his next New York Theatre trip

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right now Mickey-Jo is on his way back to New York to see as many of the new Spring Broadway openings as possible.Among his most anticipated shows are...

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (The Old Vic, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night at the Old Vic Theatre, Mickey-Jo attended the opening night performance of ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, whereupon he realised that he ...

stop going to see the Harry Potter play | why promoting Tom Felton in Cursed Child is a loser move

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For a while now, Mickey-Jo has felt that holding his tongue in regards to his feelings about Tom Felton's Broadway appearance in Harry Potter and the ...

A Doll's House (Almeida Theatre, London) - ★★ REVIEW

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Mickey-Jo attended the opening night performance of Henrik Ibsen's A DOLL'S HOUSE at the Almeida Theatre in London, in a new translation by...

Mickey-Jo's reaction to the OLIVIER AWARDS | what Mickey-Jo thought of the 2026 winners, performances, and more...

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, the 2026 Olivier Awards were held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, celebrating an outstanding year of achievement in the theatre indust...

Is it wrong to film the bows? | thoughts on Lesley Manville's theatre curtain call comments

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The award winning actress Lesley Manville has sparked debate after sharing her distaste towards being photographed or filmed during curtain calls.The ...

John Proctor is the Villain (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Royal Court, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 ye...

who is the villain in THE LAST 5 YEARS? | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the toxic relationship in the musical

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the 25 years since it premiered, audiences have been debating which of the characters in The Last Five Years is at fault for the end of their relat...

Waitress starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (UK Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEW

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The fan favourite musical WAITRESS, seen on Broadway and in the West End, is back on stage in a new UK Tour starring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna.The...

how GLEE saved Broadway | the stars who found stage success in the decade since the hit TV show

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Right now, it seems like there are more Glee alumni on stage in New York than ever before, and it made Mickey-Jo wonder about the impact of the TV sho...

Mickey-Jo and Aeron James' 2026 Olivier Awards predictions | who will win at this year's London Theatre awards

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2026 Olivier Awards fast approaching, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé  @AeronJames  are finally sharing our predictions for the up...

Romeo and Juliet starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to review the press night performance of ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.This new p...

Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle (London Coliseum, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

KINKY BOOTS is back in London, in a new production which opened first at Curve Leicester before touring the UK and Europe.This revival of the popular ...

Joey Contreras on the rise of IN PIECES | writer / composer talks the new musical's London run | INTERVIEW

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The contemporary musical theatre song cycle IN PIECES has become a fan favourite show, and played sold out concert performances this week at the Other...

the top new plays to see in London? | reviews of Choir Boy, Slippery, Summerfolk, and Jaja's African Hair Braiding)

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo is sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• Summerfolk at the National Theatre• Slippery at the O...

The Last Five Years starring Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt (London Palladium, West End) - ★★★ REVIEW

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new production of Jason Robert Brown's THE LAST FIVE YEARS, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and starring Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt.The i...

the TONY awards vs the OLIVIER awards | the major differences between the UK and US theatre awards

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In just a few weeks, the West End Theatre community will celebrate the annual Olivier Awards in London, while many of Broadway's most exciting new sho...

Teeth 'n' Smiles (Duke of York's Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new revival of the play TEETH N SMILES by David Hare opened earlier this week at the Duke of York's Theatre in the West End.The play, originally see...

I'D DO ANYTHING - where are they now? | Jessie Buckley, Rachel Tucker, Samantha Barks, and more

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Jessie Buckley won an Oscar earlier this month for her celebrated performance in Hamnet, it reminded Mickey-Jo of the 2008 BBC TV series I'd Do A...

John McCrea and Louis Emmitt-Stern talk new play, SLIPPERY at the Omnibus Theatre

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mcikey-Jo recently visited the Omnibus Theatre in Clapham, where a new play SLIPPERY was readying for its final preview performance.Mickey-Jo sat down...

the shows Mickey-Jo wasn't allowed to review... | thoughts on ONE DAY and why productions exclude critics

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last week, there has been debate about National press outlets being excluded from the opportunity to review ONE DAY the Musical at the Royal ...

what's going on with LEGALLY BLONDE? | the truth behind the tabloid drama and the concert performance

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last week, drama and discourse has surrounded the new UK Tour of Legally Blonde.While the show was in Milton Keynes, leading lady Amber Davie...

Mickey-Jo saw the 1st preview of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN | everything you need to know about the stage musical

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As promised, Mickey-Jo made it to the Bristol Hippodrome to see the first preview performance of the world premiere of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, finally o...

who was snubbed by the OLIVIER AWARDS? | the West End shows and actors who weren't nominated in 2026

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week the nominations were announced for the 2026 Olivier Awards, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre.The most nominated shows...

what did Mickey-Jo think of MIDNIGHT? | thoughts on how Todrick Hall's new musical could become a huge hit

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo recently checked out one of London's most talked about new arrivals, a limited workshop presentation of the new musical MIDNIGHT by Todrick ...

The best and worst plays Mickey-Jo saw this week | REVIEWS of Our Town, Marie & Rosetta, The Manningtree Witches & While They Were Waiting

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo's sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• While They Were Waiting at Upstairs at the Gatehouse (★...

Timothée Chalamet is wrong about Opera and Ballet | the problem behind his controversial comments...

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Academy Award nominated actor Timothée Chalamet is currently experiencing backlash after publicly dismissing Opera and Ballet as dying, unpopular...

Todrick Hall (Midnight, Burlesque, Kinky Boots) - INTERVIEW

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo finally had the chance to sit down with multi-hyphenate stage star, social media personality and musical theatre superfan Todrick Hall, ahea...

Mickey-Jo saw BOTH of the Little Mermaid prequel musicals | REVIEWS of UNFORTUNATE ★★★★ and SEA WITCH ★★

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday, London's theatregoers had the unique opportunity to see two different musicals, both offering insight into the backstory of the sea witch f...

Mickey-Jo saw the LEGALLY BLONDE tour, you guys | details about the new production starring Amber Davies

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few days ago, Mickey-Jo bought a ticket to go see the brand new UK Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE at the Southampton Mayflower.The new production of the fan...

Predicting the OLIVIER Award Nominations for 2026... | Paddington, Evita, 1536, All My Sons & more

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday 5th March at 12pm, the nominations for the 2026 Olivier Awards will be announced, celebrating the best of the last year of London Theatre....

is stunt casting actually a good thing? | the truth about celebrities on Broadway & in the West End

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With theatre fans once again talking about stunt casting, it's finally time to have a robust conversation about the controversial topic.From Whitney L...

A London Play Review Roundup (Deep Azure, Shadowlands, Man and Boy, Guess How Much I Love You?)

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo is sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:• Shadowlands, by William Nicholson at the Aldwych Theatr...

MUCH ADO to Broadway... and EVITA next? | the rumoured details about upcoming Broadway revivals

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was recently announced that Jamie Lloyd's acclaimed production of William Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will transfer to Broadway in the n...

Mickey-Jo saw Matt Willis and Katie Hall in CABARET | thoughts on the musical revival's new West End cast

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to attend a gala night at the West End production of CABARET, currently running at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Th...

will GAME OF THRONES work on stage?! | everything we know about the 2026 play at the RSC

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was announced yesterday that a stage play based on the stories by George RR Martin, a prequel to Game of Thrones, would receive its world premiere ...

why did DRACULA divide the critics? | review roundup for the West End play starring Cynthia Erivo

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most anticipated West End productions of 2026 has finally arrived, as Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo opened last night at the Noël Coward ...

Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo (Noël Coward Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most anticipated West End productions of 2026 has finally arrived, as Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo opens tonight at the Noel Coward Theat...

can we talk about shows during previews? | thoughts about early feedback for new theatre openings

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There has recently been a lot of online conversation about a couple of new stage productions in the UK, both of which were, at the time, in previews.T...

Arcadia (The Old Vic Theatre, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century, and perhaps the finest work of Tom Stoppard, Arcadia, has recently returned to the stage in a ne...

Is HERCULES closing for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN... or not? | what's going on with the Disney musicals

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Less than a year after it arrived in the West End, it has been announced that Disney's HERCULES will conclude its run in London.This perhaps surprisin...

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Theatre Royal Haymarket, West End) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The West End's newest musical is THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY, based on the novel of the same name by Rachel Joyce.The show is adapted with a...

All Is But Fantasy by Whitney White (The Other Place, RSC, Stratford-Upon-Avon) - 8★ REVIEW

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last Wednesday, Mickey-Jo spent all day at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon to see the two part play ALL IS BUT FANTASY.The piece,...

why is MOULIN ROUGE! closing? | the reason why the musical is ending its Broadway run after 7 years

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few days ago, it was announced that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL would close on Broadway after 7 years at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.The stage musical, ...

what to see in the WEST END in 2026 | a guide to the best plays and musicals in London and the UK

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst an already exciting year of theatregoing in the United Kingdom, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé @AeronJames are talking through some of t...

Mickey-Jo saw three iconic musicals in SPANISH! | reviews of Los Miserables, Wicked & The Book of Mormon in Madrid

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, Mickey-Jo travelled to Madrid in Spain to see major productions of some of the world's most iconic and well-loved musicals: Los Miserables...

CHICAGO on Broadway... was great?! | how casting can return this revival to its razzle-dazzle roots

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During Mickey-Jo's most recent trip to New York City, he found himself with very limited options and time enough for an additional show in his schedul...

Bug starring Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood (Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Broadway) - ★★★ REVIEW

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of Broadway's most recent new openings is BUG, a new production of The Tracy play which premiered in 1996.This production, first seen at Steppenwo...

American Psycho (Almeida Theatre, London) - ★★★ REVIEW

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, after considerable intrigue and massive demand for tickets, the musical adaptation of AMERICAN PSYCHO has returned to the London stage, wit...

Off West End Musicals Review Roundup (Cable Street, Beautiful Little Fool, Ballad Lines)

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mickey-Jo spent three consecutive nights at Off West End Theatres reviewing new musicals.The shows were: Cable Street (Marylebone Theatre),...

BURLESQUE is back... but not as you know it | who will direct the musical's London run and UK tour?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In surprising news, it was announced earlier today that the popular (and controversial) stage musical adaptation of BURLESQUE would return to London l...

Cabaret (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz) - ★★★★ REVIEW

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month Mickey-Jo flew to Madrid to see four musicals in Spanish, in spite of the fact that he does not speak the language.Among the most i...

Will THE TRAITORS work on stage? | Thoughts on the global TV phenomenon coming to the stage in 2027

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week it was announced that THE TRAITORS, the global television phenomenon, was being developed for a London stage launch in 2027.While, a...

our theatre resolutions for 2026 | what we want to see, do, and create this year...

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As January draws to a close, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé  @AeronJames  are once more talking through their theatrical resolutions for ...