The Paddington Bear Experience
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: County Hall, London

This multi-room immersive Experience is London’s newest family attraction situated on London’s South Bank. Step into Paddington’s world by helping him and the Brown FAMILY prepare for a VERY special occasion, The Marmalade Day Festival!

Board the train from Paddington Station to 32 Windsor Gardens and be transported to the Peruvian jungle, where you’ll meet beloved characters from the films, help them solve puzzles and play games to make the Marmalade Day Festival the best celebration ever! Join Paddington himself for a photo, dance to the Calypso band and even try a Marmalade Sandwich. 

THE MOUTH OF THE GODS
Venue: Hoxton Hall

The Lightning Thief
Rating: ★★★★★

NOW That's What I Call A Musical
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: New Victoria Theatre, Woking
Cast: Nina Wadia, Carol Decker, Melissa Jacques, Kieran Cooper, Christopher Glover, Chris Grahamson, Maia Hawkins, Lauren Hendricks, Shakil Hussain, Nikita Johal, Luke Latchman, Matthew Mori, Phil Sealey, Callum Tempest and Poppy Tierney

One Man Musical
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Soho Theatre, London
Cast: George Fouracres and Flo & Joan

Award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan present their own original one-man musical about a very renowned gentleman. Starring George Fouracres (Daphne, Hamlet) as “the man”, and Flo & Joan as “the band”.

Directed by Georgie Staight (Operation Mincemeat).

Call To Stage with Amber Davies: Live On Stage
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: The Other Palace, London
Cast: Amber Davies, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Dame Arlene Phillips, Natalie May Paris and Ben Joyce

Following the chart-topping launch of her acclaimed podcast Call To Stage, star of the stage and screen Amber Davies hosts Call To Stage LIVE for one night only at The Other Palace.

Call To Stage LIVE promises to be an unforgettable on-stage experience featuring surprise appearances from the West End’s leading stars as well as audience Q&As and exclusive performances – the only way to get this close to centre stage is to be at The Other Palace on November 24th.

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With Christmas right around the corner and theatre seemingly more expensive than ever before, I thought I’d share the amazing Black Friday offer currently running at London Box Office. With up to 74% off across 50 of the most popular shows across London’s West End, a theatre ticket would make for the perfect gift for any stagey fan in your life. From the iconic Phantom of the Opera, to the rip-roaringly funny Mrs Doubtfire, to the immersive Guys & Dolls - there’s a production for everyone. 

The Purists

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Shakil Hussain. Shakil is currently playing Frank in the UK tour of NOW That's What I Call a Musical. You can book tickets to its next stop at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking, here.

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Paul Morrissey and Chris Wheeler. Paul and Chris are the co-founders and joint CEO's of new VOD platform, The Theatre Channel. The Theatre Channel offers exclusive access to high-quality theatre performances, musical productions, and behind-the-scenes content from the world of theatre. You can find out more here.

A Christmas Carol
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: The Old Vic, London
Cast: John Simm, Rob Compton, Raffaella Covino, Juliette Crosbie, Jamie Doncaster, Geraint Downing, Kimmy Edwards, Jenny Fitzpatrick, Mark Goldthorp, Ahmed Hamad, Julie Jupp, Baker Mikasa, Alastair Parker, Georgina Sadler, Lillie-Pearl Wildman, Connor Wood and Vinnie Stone

Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by  Jack Thorne and starring John Simm. A Christmas Carol  fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in London’s longest running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.

Bridge Command
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Bridge Command, Vauxhall

A live interactive experience where you are part of a crew of a starship. You will be given a uniform and be part of a crew. Your ship is a complex organism that will require maintenance, you will meet a variety of characters played by live actors, and your missions will involve an array of challenges.

Above all, the story is in your hands. You and your fellow players will decide what to do as you explore the galaxy.

Get yourself comfy and join us for the next segment of Stagey Chat!

Cheeyang Ng: Fat, Femme & Asian

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Ambassadors Theatre, London
Cast: Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, John Dagleish, Katy Ellis, Anna Fordham, Clare Foster, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Elliot Mackenzie, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton and Benedict Salter

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? Only time and tide will tell. An electrifying journey through the timeless tale of a love that defies all odds.

Pop Off, Michelangelo 
Rating: ★★★★
Venue: The Other Palace, London
Cast: Max Eade, Aidan MacColl, Paul Toulson, Conn McGirr, Lucy Carter and Maiya Quansah-Breed

POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! is the musical comedy about besties-turned-bitter rivals Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. After realizing 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?

Little Piece of You - An Atypical Musical
Rating: ★★

Sensory Cinders
Rating: ★★★★★
Venue: Soho Place, London
Cast: Ellana Gilbert, Emilia Harrild, Kaine Hatukai, Jess Lobo and Mark Pearce

The next interview in our stagey chat series is with Lauren Chia. Lauren is currently playing Janet on the UK tour of Rocky Horror Show. The show takes over the New Victoria Theatre in Woking from 11th November. You can book tickets here.

Get yourself comfy and join us for the next segment of Stagey Chat!

Talking Hadestown
Rating: ★★★★
Release Date: 1st November 2024 (early link provided to review)

Warner Music Group’s ARTS MUSIC and SING IT AGAIN RECORDS announce the release of Talking Hadestown, a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award-winning “Best Musical.” The full recording is available for streaming and download from all major music services today, Friday, November 1, the fifth anniversary of the release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording. In addition to Mitchell’s commentary, the album includes excerpts from the original album.