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After much anticipation, here it finally is - Mickey-Jo's spoiler review of the 2022 film adaptation of MATILDA the Musical! Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts about this film, changes from the original material, different performances, musical numbers and more! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-...

Last night Channel 4 aired PRINCE ANDREW: THE MUSICAL, an all singing, all dancing satire about the scandal-filled life of the Duke of York. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this controversial piece of television... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTu...

For Mickey-Jo's last show before a Christmas break he headed to the Leicester Curve to finally catch their revival of THE WIZARD OF OZ!This new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's version of the iconic show stars Georgina Onuorah, Jonny Fines, Paul French, Christina Bianco, Giovanni Spano and Charlotte Jaconelli. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show... • About...

Last week Mickey-Jo was delighted to be invited to review the AS YOU LIKE IT, the second major production at the West End's newest theatre, @sohoplace. This new production of the Shakespeare comedy stars Leah Harvey, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Martha Plimpton, Alfred Enoch and more! Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this dazzling show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to see another Pantomime performance - this time at the New Wimbledon Theatre for their new production of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS.The panto stars Hannah Lowther (Heathers, Millennials), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago, Passion), Lee Mead (Joseph, Wicked) and Brenda Edwards (Chicago) as well as Matthew Kelly, John Archer and TV's Dick and Dom. Check out the new...

At the end of last week Mickey-Jo was thrilled to be invited to review the press night performance of WHO'S HOLIDAY at Southwark Playhouse. This festive show is a zany adult comedy that parodies Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with RuPaul’s Drag Race alumnus Miz Cracker starring as Cindy Lou Who. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this campy holiday show......

Last night, Wembley was buzzing for the opening of NEWSIES, the stage adaptation of the cult Disney film which has taken a decade to transfer from Broadway to London's Troubadour Theatre. The show, which starred Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Kara Lindsay on Broadway, now features Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Bronte Barbé, Ryan Kopel and more leading a hugely talented cast! Check out the n...

A few days ago Mickey-Jo was invited to review the press night performance of SLEEPING BEAUTY, this year's pantomime at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. The show features West End star and fan favourite Carrie Hope Fletcher, who has starred in Les Misérables, Heathers and Cinderella, and is making her pantomime debut as the villain Carriebosse. Joining her are Strictly Come Dancing alumnus O...

After a couple of trips, Mickey-Jo is finally ready to let you know all about the THEATRE CAFÉ DINER, which has recently opened on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of the West End. The restaurant sells themed dishes and drinks with hilarious musical pun names and features frequent entertainment from its staff of singing waiters and waitresses! In the new review, Mickey-Jo shares his though...

Last week Mickey-Jo went to his first festive press night of the year, for ELF The Musical at The Dominion Theatre in the West End. This new production of the show arrives in London just in time for Christmas and stars Simon Lipkin, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers and Rebecca Lock. Check out Mickey-Jo's new review for all his thoughts on this sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingley show... • About Mickey-...

At the beginning of this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to see VARDY V ROONEY: THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL at the Wyndham's Theatre in the West End. The show stars Laura Dos Santos as Coleen Rooney and Lucy May Barker as Revekah Vardy, the publicly feuding footballers' wives who have found themselves embroiled in a social media war and subsequent court proceedings. Check out the new review for...

On Monday night Mickey-Jo was invited to a private UK Gala screening of MATILDA, the new film adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved novel with a score by Tim Minchin and a script by Dennis Kelly. Directed by Matthew Warchus and choreographed by Ellen Kane, the film stars Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch and Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull. In the first of several episodes Mickey-Jo will be making abou...

Last week Mickey-Jo travelled up to Manchester to see the UK Premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA at the Hope Mill Theatre. The productions combines a classic score with a contemporary book and stars Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler as Ella and Prince Topher. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's extensive thoughts on this magical musical and find out whether it deserves to be c...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo went to see THE BAND’S VISIT at the Donmar Warehouse. The show, which won 10 Tony Awards for its original Broadway production, is now having its UK premiere. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwin...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new production of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY at the Charing Cross Theatre. The show, based on the iconic film, features an original score from Stuart Brayson and Sir Tim Rice. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's honest thoughts about this show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is...

At the start of this week Mickey-Jo was invited back to the New Wimbledon Theatre for the press night of STRICTLY BALLROOM, a new touring production of the stage musical based on the beloved Baz Luhrmann film. The tour stars Strictly Come Dancing Alumni Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith as unexpected dancing partners. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's honest thoughts about this show... • A...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the media night of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THR WARDROBE at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End. The show stars Samantha Womack as the White Queen and Chris Jared as Aslan the Lion and transports London audiences to CS Lewis' Mythical word of Narnia. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this new production including many notes...

Last night Mickey-Jo was invited to the media night at CHOIR OF MAN to celebrate its return to the Arts Theatre in the West End, and it happened to also be Mickey-Jo's return to the show having previously seen its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run. The show, which has already gained some international acclaim and an Olivier Award nomination, features choral vocal arrangements of popular songs by Queen...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was so excited to be invited to the Almeida Theatre in London to see the opening night of TAMMY FAYE, a new musical based on the notorious televangelist Tammy-Faye Bakker. The show is written by Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham and stars Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this intriguing new musical....

Mickey-Jo was recently invited to see the first regional revival of KINKY BOOTS at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this divisive new staging. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatr...

Last weekend, Mickey-Jo was thrilled to have the chance to return to MY SON'S A QUEER BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO for its gala opening night at the Garrick Theatre in the West End. Written by and starring Rob Madge, Mickey-Jo fell in love with this show earlier this year at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and he thinks this West End transfer is hugely deserved and incredibly important. Check out the new...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was lucky enough to be invited to a press night performance of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, the ambitious new stage adaptation of the 1988 Studio Ghibli film which has recently opened at the Barbican Centre in London. This production is brought to the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company and makes ingenious and innovative use of puppetry to bring this beloved animated story t...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new production of Bertolt Brecht's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. The production stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and Jonathan Slinger as part of its cast. Check out the new review vlog for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this thought provoking new staging... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre critici...

Mickey-Jo recently bought tickets to see the new production of GREASE, which is currently playing at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. This production, which began life at the Leicester Curve, is directed by Nikolai Foster, with Choreography by Arlene Phillips. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this very different version of the show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the l...

Lea Michele's performance as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has been all stagey fans can talk about since the former Glee star took over from the show’s previous star Beanie Feldstein last month. Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's analysis of the word of mouth and critics' reviews of Lea Michele's performance to find out whether she really is The Greatest...