July 16th 2026. Dear diary: Heathers is back in town. The musical written by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy is based on the 1989 film of the same name. Veronica Sawyer is a nobody, until she finds a way into the world of the Heathers - the most popular girls in school. When she meets, and falls in love with, Jason “JD” Dean, things quickly get out of hand. Photography by Pamela Raith Heathers the Musical has, over the years, become one of those musicals that everyone kn

The Jonathan Larson Project directed by John Simpkins and now playing at the Southwark Playhouse Borough, is a tribute piece to the work of Jonathan Larson - one of the most globally renowned voices of the musical theatre industry. With a West End revival of ‘Rent’ on the horizon, and, even more importantly, with 2026 marking 30 years since Larson's passing, it is only right that a reimagined version of ‘The Jonathan Larson Project’ arrives in London to celebrate Larson’s leg

The musical, based on the 1997 Disney classic, follows the journey of the demigod Hercules as he strives to reclaim his place among the gods on Mount Olympus after being stripped of his immortality by the villainous Hades. Despite including fan-favourite songs like "Go The Distance," "Zero to Hero" or "I Won't Say (I'm In Love)", this musical is not quite the adaptation I expected. Disney has gotten quite the reputation over the years for its lavish, big-budget productions, w

Franki Valli and the Four Seasons are back for a 20th Anniversary tour - starting off right here, in London. Jersey Boys is a name one hears often in this industry. Hailed as one of the most successful jukebox musicals, its reputation precedes it. And it delivers, with some minor caveats. Jersey Boys tells the story of a mismatched group of four guys who come together to form a band, whilst also being involved in some less-than-legal activities. It’s a musical that immediatel

Hot Mess returns after a successful run at last year's Edinburgh Fringe and Southwark Playhouse last autumn, now playing at The Other Palace, welcoming back Danielle Steers in the role of the Earth alongside newcomer Morgan Gregory as Humanity. It is a brilliantly written love story between Earth and Humanity, and more than that, it carries the powerful message that we have but one Earth and it is our duty to look after its wellbeing. I absolutely loved this show. Despite the

A musical about a top secret MI-5 operation during World War 2? God, that’s brilliant! Complete with a cast of just five, Operation Mincemeat launches headfirst into the bonkers true tale of a ragtag team of MI-5 misfits who conspire to outwit the Nazis with nothing more than a dead body, a fake identity, and a mountain of audacity. The result? A gloriously improbable mission that somehow works - equal parts espionage, eccentricity, and unfiltered British wit. Like its ch

"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time." - James Taylor Theatrical legend Lorna Dallas takes to the stage once again to present a cabaret of her favourite songs from the show tune songbook. Dallas comes from a small town in Southern Illinois and dared to dream her way to the stage, despite her family's views on the life of an artist. Hearing her talk and sing, you can hear that Lorna lives and breathes for the stage. Having appeared in the Adelphi Theatre product

My, what a swell party this was! For the first time in what feels like forever, High Society is back gracing the London theatre scene with grand Cole Porter tunes and Golden Age storytelling. This is a classic Golden Age musical, where plot lines intertwine in absolute chaos but somehow, more or less everyone ends up happy. This one follows the Lord family as the eldest daughter, Tracy (Helen George), prepares to throw the wedding of the year. Her father ends up caught in a h

Making theatre is a labour of love - one that is in equal parts deep, passionate, turbulent and challenging. Nevertheless, despite years of uncertainty and a whole lot of trust, both the creation process and true love itself, are worth every struggle. This sentiment echoes through Redcliffe, a debut musical from Jordan Luke Gage currently playing in the Large at Southwark Playhouse Borough. After three years in development, the musical beams with Gage’s devotion to the previo

When I started taking classes in musical theatre some years ago, I was told repeatedly that the world's best belters were young kids. Their natural ability to lay their souls bare on stage without a single worry about what the person in row H could be thinking is the greatest of gifts, something that is lost much too quickly as we grow up. These kids are simply grateful to be singing and dancing on stage, and it really shows. In comes Annie, a story everyone around the world

The world premiere of Dark of the Moon is now playing at the Charing Cross Theatre until early August. Based on the 1940s play, it follows the story of Barbara Allen and John the Witch Boy as they defy the odds for their love. A witch boy who sacrifices his immortality to be with the woman he loves; a woman set apart by the village in which she lives. It is a Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Twilight fusion, and on paper, it is a great story. The set looks as though i

Judges: Simon Lipkin (Oliver!), Georgina Castle (Mean Girls), Ben Forster (The Phantom of the Opera), Alexia Khadime (Wicked) This year, the competition at West End Calling is fierce as ever. It sounds cliché - but the talent up on that stage tonight was really something, and I was only present at one of the three finals of the day! West End Calling is a competition. There’s no doubt about that, but there is something about every interview and the energy in the room that mak