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Mickey-Jo was recently invited to go see the new cast of HEATHERS which is currently selling out to audiences at the Other Palace Theatre. The new class at Westerburg High includes Erin Caldwell, Nathanael Landksroner, Maddison Firth, Vivian Panka, Jasmine Beel and MORE!Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on all of the current members of the principal cast at the Other Palace The...

Mickey-Jo recently travelled to the Birmingham Hippodrome to catch a performance of the brand new tour of the Leicester Curve Production of THE COLOR PURPLE.In the new review Mickey-Jo is telling you a little about the show and reviewing its cast and creative successes as well as identifying some areas where it could have been improved... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre...

One of London’s biggest hit shows right now is the immersive revival of CABARET at the Kit Kat Club in the West End. Earlier this year, its original Olivier Award winning stars departed the production and were replaced in their leading roles by Fra Fee and Amy Lennox as the Emcee and Sally Bowles. Having seen both casts twice, in the new review Mickey-Jo shares some insight about the subtle differ...

Mickey-Jo recently got back from a week at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and managed to see 37 shows during my 6 day trip! In the final part of a 3 part review roundup Mickey-Jo is ranking and discussing the eleven musicals he saw at the Fringe including UNFORTUNATE, KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER, LIZARD BOY and more! Check out the marathon review episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on all of t...

Last week Mickey-Jo was delighted to be invited to see RIDE, a new musical by Jack Williams and Freya Catrin Smith at the Charing Cross Theatre. Having followed this show from the VAULT Festival and a staged workshop at the Garrick Theatre, Mickey-Jo was thrilled to finally see a fully realised staging starring Liv Andruiser and Yuki Sutton. Check out the new review to find out why this show is so...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to review THE CHER SHOW as its UK Tour arrived at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking. The show stars Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O'Connell who share the role of the music icon. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts on this new production of the show including its musical arrangements, direction and costuming... • Abo...

Earlier in the summer Mickey-Jo travelled to the Watermill Theatre in Newbury to watch their new revival of WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND.The show, which features a score from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman, starred Lydia White, Rob Tripolino, Lewis Cornay, Chrissie Bhima and more! Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's full review of this production as well as his thoughts on whether this re...

Last week Mikcey-Jo managed a last minute trip to see SISTER ACT the Musical, which has just finished its run at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith as part of a 2022/23 UK Tour. The show, which was originally announced with Whoopi Goldberg as its lead, starred Beverley Knight and Jennifer Saunders as well as Keala Settle, Lesley Joseph, Lizzie Bea, Clive Rowe and many more in its talented cast! Che...

This week Mickey-Jo was invited to review CRUISE, the Olivier Award Nominated play written and performed by Jack Holden which has returned to the West End this month at the Apollo Theatre. Mickey-Jo saw the show's West End premiere last year at the Duchess Theatre but Mickey-Jo has yet to talk about this show's merits. Check out the new review vlog to find out why Mickey-Jo loved this show...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to see TREASON the Musical in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The brand new British Musical about the gunpowder plot starred Bradley Jaden, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Daniel Boys, Simon Anthony Roden and many more West End stars! Check out the extended review to find out all Mickey-Jo's thoughts about this new musical which has been called the British Ha...

Mickey-Jo's just got back from a week at the EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL managed to see 37 shows during his 6 day trip! In the first of a 3 part review roundup, ranking and discussing the twelve theatre plays he saw at the Fringe including HAPPY MEAL, HUNGRY, BLANKET BAN and more! Check out the marathon new episode for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on all of these plays and stay tuned until the end t...

Last week Mickey-Jo travelled over to Cheltenham to catch one of the final performances of the GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF musical which recently premiered at the Everyman Theatre. The show, which is based on the popular TV competition series, stars John Owen Jones, Rosemary Ashe, Charlotte Wakefield, Claire Moore, Jaye Jacobs, Scott Paige and many more in its talented ensemble. Reactions to this show'...

August is a very exciting time for UK Theatre fans as it sees the return of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the Fringe or a first time attendee there's lots to enjoy as thousands of shows take over the Scottish capital city. In this episode Mickey-Jo is going to be telling you all his hints and tips for the festival as well as his exclusive critic's picks of the...

At the start of this week Mcikey-Jo was invited to a special concert staging of CHESS at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The production starred Samantha Barks, Hadley Fraser, Joel Harper Jackson and Frances Mayli McCann and featured such popular songs as 'I know him so well', 'Nobody's Side' and 'Anthem'.Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's full review as a longtime CHESS fan...•• About Mickey-Jo:...

Before the weekend Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new musical version of 101 DALMATIANS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. This new staging of the show stars Kate Fleetwood as Cruella de Vil and has a new score by Douglas Hodge. Mickey-Jo's critical review for WhatsOnStage earned dramatic social media attention when it was the first (and only) review to be published in the 24 hours following...

Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the Press Night of CRAZY FOR YOU at Chichester Festival Theatre, the biggest show of the venue's annual season. The show, which features many classic Gershwin songs, is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman and stars Charlie Stemp and Carly Anderson. Check out Mickey-Jo's full review of this dazzling revival and find out why he's c...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review Jamie Lloyd's bold new revival of Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL at the Harold Pinter Theatre starring Emilia Clarke. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the production including who he thought the real star of the show was...•• 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 dw...

Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as it made its West End return with a limited summer run at the London Palladium. In this new episode check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production including its new design, cut songs and vocal performances...•• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering...

Last week Mickey-Jo was thrilled to be invited to review a new musical he'd had my eye on for a little while: FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD!The show, which is based on the popular book by Kate Pankhurst, is currently playing at Theatre Royal Stratford East before it heads to the Edinburgh Fringe. Check out Mickey-Jo's full review of the show in which he discuss its score, its cas...