Podcast Episodes

Is it wrong to film the bows? | thoughts on Lesley Manville's theatre curtain call comments

The award winning actress Lesley Manville has sparked debate after sharing her distaste towards being photographed or filmed during curtain calls.

The…

1 month, 1 week ago

John Proctor is the Villain (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Royal Court, London) - ★★★★★ REVIEW

After thrilling Broadway audiences at the Booth theatre last year, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN has arrived at the Royal Court Theatre in London, 70 y…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

who is the villain in THE LAST 5 YEARS? | Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the toxic relationship in the musical

In the 25 years since it premiered, audiences have been debating which of the characters in The Last Five Years is at fault for the end of their rela…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Waitress starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (UK Tour) - ★★★★ REVIEW

The fan favourite musical WAITRESS, seen on Broadway and in the West End, is back on stage in a new UK Tour starring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna.

Th…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

how GLEE saved Broadway | the stars who found stage success in the decade since the hit TV show

Right now, it seems like there are more Glee alumni on stage in New York than ever before, and it made Mickey-Jo wonder about the impact of the TV sh…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mickey-Jo and Aeron James' 2026 Olivier Awards predictions | who will win at this year's London Theatre awards

With the 2026 Olivier Awards fast approaching, Mickey-Jo and his stagey fiancé  @AeronJames  are finally sharing our predictions for the upcoming cer…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Romeo and Juliet starring Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

Earlier this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to review the press night performance of ROMEO & JULIET at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

This new prod…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle (London Coliseum, West End) - ★★★★ REVIEW

KINKY BOOTS is back in London, in a new production which opened first at Curve Leicester before touring the UK and Europe.

This revival of the popular…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joey Contreras on the rise of IN PIECES | writer / composer talks the new musical's London run | INTERVIEW

The contemporary musical theatre song cycle IN PIECES has become a fan favourite show, and played sold out concert performances this week at the Othe…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

the top new plays to see in London? | reviews of Choir Boy, Slippery, Summerfolk, and Jaja's African Hair Braiding)

Mickey-Jo is sharing reviews of four plays he's seen in the last couple of weeks in London:

• Summerfolk at the National Theatre

• Slippery at the Omni…

1 month, 3 weeks ago