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why did critics hate TRAINSPOTTING the musical? | review roundup for the West End musical
A few days ago, TRAINSPOTTING the musical opened at Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End.
Among the reviews have been many of the most critical ver…
2 months, 1 week ago
why has BURLESQUE been cancelled?! | the truth behind the show's postponement, cancellation & drama
There is yet more drama in the world of BURLESQUE the Musical as it was announced earlier this week that its two concurrently readying UK productions…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Midnight at the Never Get starring Ben Platt (Menier Chocolate Factory, London) - ★★★★ REVIEW
Earlier this week, MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.
The new musical, written by Mark Sonnenblick, stars Ben…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
15 musical revivals we need to see | Mickey-Jo's Broadway and West End theatre wishlist
Mickey-Jo is answering one of his most frequently asked questions: which musical revival would you like to see next?
Mickey-Jo is sharing 15 shows he …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
why Mickey-Jo won't see HEATHERS again... | thoughts on the fan favourite musical in 2026
Mickey-Jo recently returned to HEATHERS THE MUSICAL, which is back in London once more at its new home - The Arts at Marble Arch.
Having seen the show…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
RIDE THE CYCLONE London cast Q&A | post show discussion at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, Summer 2026
Mickey-Jo recently hosted a post show Q&A with the company of RIDE THE CYCLONE after their performance at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
The cult hit m…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Off-West End Review Roundup (Ride the Cyclone, Hit Machine, The Jonathan Larson Project & Hole!)
This week Mickey-Jo saw 4 shows at Off West End Theatres:
• The Jonathan Larson Project at Southwark Playhouse Borough
• Ride the Cyclone at Southwark…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
why are these musicals using AI?! | the growing problem with artificial intelligence on and offstage
With increasing frequency, theatregoers in the UK have been observing a rise in the number of theatrical productions utilising AI.
This comes amidst a…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Sweeney Todd starring Ramin Karimloo, Meow Meow (Birmingham Rep) - ★★★ REVIEW
A new production of the musical SWEENEY TODD, written by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, opened earlier this week at the Birmingham Rep in the UK.…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
why is CATS: the Jellicle Ball closing?! | what went wrong for the Broadway musical revival
It was recently announced that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the groundbreaking, award-winning revival of the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, would cl…
2 months, 3 weeks ago