A musical is a unique combination of words and music, and behind every successful production, is a partnership of a composer and a lyric writer. Sometimes these collaborations are a one-off, but there are also many partnerships who have become … Continue reading →

The world of musicals is a special one. There’s nothing quite as exciting as getting hold of the coveted tickets and being able to treat yourself to a night of sheer escapism. And London theatre always has its share of … Continue reading →

Catch them on the radio, download and listen on your iPod, or just hear the music on the breeze, the greatest show tunes are always with us. Some of the best and most lasting music originated in the world of … Continue reading →

They say you should never work with children and animals, but there’s a long tradition in musical theatre of working with both, quite often at the same time. It may be difficult to train man’s best friend, but that hasn’t … Continue reading →

Andrew Lloyd Webber, born on the 22nd of March, 1948, began composing at six years of age, and published his first piece when he was just nine years old. He has been called ‘the most commercially successful composer in history’, … Continue reading →

  Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, acclaimed British composer, has been wowing audiences for 25 years with his poignant Phantom of the Opera West End Musical. In celebration of this incredible milestone, one of the world’s most famous musicals will be … Continue reading →

From Oxford Street to Trafalgar Square, the cast of the popular West End show, Jersey Boys, moved beyond their usual Prince Edward Theatre last weekend to deliver outdoor performances across the city. With once-off shows throughout, the cast rounded off … Continue reading →

A romantic love story set to a soundtrack of classic rock songs from the likes of Journey, Europe and Bon Jovi, the Rock of Ages musical is an all out 80s rock-fest. Rock of Ages tells the tale of Sherrie, … Continue reading →

Chaotic comedy abounds in West End’s latest offering, Lend Me a Tenor, The Musical, which opened on June 15 at the Gielgud Theatre, the same stage where the play by Ken Ludwig made its debut in 1986. Featuring music by … Continue reading →

Shrek, The Musical opened to a star-studded audience when it made its West End debut on 14 June, starring Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona and Nigel Lindsay as the famous green ogre. Former EastEnders hunk, Nigel … Continue reading →