Back in 2020 I wrote an article about how amateur theatre is racist! You can read the original article here (noting that some language has moved on since I wrote the original article) and I would encourage you to read it to understand just why diversity is important to amateur theatre. 5 and a bit years later I wanted to
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2025 has been a great year for theatre and the perfect place to reflect on it is in my 2025 stagey round up. At the end of 2024, whilst I’m a musical theatre girl at heart, I decided that my aim in 2025 was to see more plays and this year I succeeded increasing my percentage of plays seen from
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I’ve broken this Stagey gift guide Christmas 2025 into 2 parts. The first part has a focus on small businesses and the second half is stagey gifts from businesses of any size. I love a small business so do try and support a small business or shop local if you can. Small Business Stagey Gift Guides: Stage Insider – Musical
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Whilst there is so much hostility in the media about trans individuals, combined with the recent Supreme Court ruling I wanted to use my platform to support trans performers and hopefully amplify the fact that many of us theatre lovers want to see more trans and non-binary talent on the stage. So here is my list of trans and non-binary
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Musical Theatre 1. Titanique. I actually caught Titanique in previews in December but it’s official opening night is early January so I have allowed it on my list. The show is on at the Criterion Theatre and it tells the story of what would have happened if Celine Dion was on board the Titanic! The show is packed full of
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2024 has been a great year for theatre with highlights including a huge amount of new British Musicals opening in the West End including Why Am I So Single, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Two Strangers Carry A Cake Across New York, Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder and more. I really enjoy looking back on the shows I
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I’ve broken this section into 2 parts. The first part has a focus on small businesses and the second half is stagey gifts from businesses of any size. I love a small business so do try and support a small business or shop local if you can. Small Business Stagey Gift Guides: Amelia Stitches – Stagey embroidery kits. Amelia Stitches
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The country seems to be going md for Wicked merchandise so I’ve compiled the various offerings and even looked at some of the reviews: Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer have a good range of Wicked items although most of the clothing is for children. The most popular items seem to be the snow globe at £25 although these are
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With spooky season just around the corner check out my top 10 musical theatre Halloween songs – 10. Hellfire from the Hunchback of Notre Dame This song is sung by Frollo who is confronting his lustful feelings for Esmerelda, blaming her for his sins along with his hatred of her people. It marks a turning point in the show where
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There has been a huge amount written about shows to see in 2024 but as regular readers of mine will know I’m very passionate about amateur theatre. For this reason I have put together my top 5 amateur musicals to see in 2024 in the London area. I would also love to hear from you see which other amateur shows
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