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Burlesque (UK Tour) - ★★ REVIEW (opens the original)
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After missing out on the chance to see it during its since cancelled run in Woking, Mickey-Jo headed to Cardiff earlier this week to watch the new UK Touring production of Burlesque. The musical adaptation, seen previously under different creative teams in Manchester and London, is based on the film of the same name starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. Amidst alleged backstage chaos, here are Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the actual show onstage, and whether or not it's worth the drama surrounding it
why is BEETLEJUICE closing in London?! | thoughts on the West End musical's box office challenges (opens the original)
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The fan favourite musical BEETLEJUICE, which has haunted three Broadway houses finally made its way to the West End earlier this year, but will close earlier than planned. The musical adaptation of the classic film announced today that it will conclude its run at the Prince Edward Theatre in London in January 2027. Find out why the show is coming to an end and how this ties in to its international productions thus far... • 00:00 | introduction 02:59 | the closing details 08:37 | the reasons why
Oh, Mary! starring Jinkx Monsoon (Trafalgar Theatre, West End) - REVIEW (opens the original)
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Jinkx Monsoon is the latest star of the West End production of Oh, Mary! The hit comedy play written by Cole Escola continues to run at the Trafalgar Theatre. Jinkx makes her West End debut in the show, which opened last year starring Mason Alexander Park, and won an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. After last week's gala night performance, here are Mickey-Jo's thoughts about Jinkx's portrayal of Mary as well as the exciting trajectory of her stage career... check out Mickey-
why Jonathan Bailey has left SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE | thoughts on the revival's future (opens the original)
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Following the recent news that Ariana Grande will not appear in next year's London revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, it has been announced that Jonathan Bailey will also depart the production. Find out more about the potential reasons behind this decision, as well as its implications for the upcoming revival and whether it will still go ahead... sign up to Mickey-Jo's weekly substack newsletter: www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com • 00:00 | introduction 02:28 | Jonathan Bailey's departure
Angels in America (Edinburgh International Festival) - REVIEW (opens the original)
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In the midst of seeing 50+ shows in a week at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mickey-Jo saw exactly one production from the Edinburgh International Festival - Angels in America. This condensed, single play version of the two part epic from Tony Kushner has been directed by Ivo Van Hove and is a remounting of an earlier run in Amsterdam. Find out what Mickey-Jo thought of this adaptation, these creative choices, and the experience of seeing the play through a contemporary lens... sign up to Mickey
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