Last night Mickey-Jo was invited to the media night at CHOIR OF MAN to celebrate its return to the Arts Theatre in the West End, and it happened to also be Mickey-Jo's return to the show having previously seen its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe run.The show, which has already gained some international acclaim and an Olivier Award nomination, features choral vocal arrangements of popular songs by Queen, Adele, Sia and Luther Vandross.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this show, its...
Nov 02, 2022•23 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was so excited to be invited to the Almeida Theatre in London to see the opening night of TAMMY FAYE, a new musical based on the notorious televangelist Tammy-Faye Bakker.The show is written by Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham and stars Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this intriguing new musical. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pi...
Oct 29, 2022•27 min
Last weekend, Mickey-Jo was thrilled to have the chance to return to MY SON'S A QUEER BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO for its gala opening night at the Garrick Theatre in the West End.Written by and starring Rob Madge, Mickey-Jo fell in love with this show earlier this year at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and he thinks this West End transfer is hugely deserved and incredibly important.Check out the new review to find out why Mickey-Jo has such love for this production, why he thinks such a personal story c...
Oct 26, 2022•15 min
Mickey-Jo was recently invited to see the first regional revival of KINKY BOOTS at the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this divisive new staging. • 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 dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, new...
Oct 26, 2022•28 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was lucky enough to be invited to a press night performance of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, the ambitious new stage adaptation of the 1988 Studio Ghibli film which has recently opened at the Barbican Centre in London.This production is brought to the stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company and makes ingenious and innovative use of puppetry to bring this beloved animated story to the stage.Check out the new review for all Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show including detailed des...
Oct 21, 2022•24 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new production of Bertolt Brecht's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.The production stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and Jonathan Slinger as part of its cast.Check out the new review vlog for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this thought provoking new staging... • 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 dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ...
Oct 10, 2022•22 min
Mickey-Jo recently bought tickets to see the new production of GREASE, which is currently playing at the Dominion Theatre in the West End.This production, which began life at the Leicester Curve, is directed by Nikolai Foster, with Choreography by Arlene Phillips.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this very different version of the show... • 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 dwindl...
Oct 08, 2022•19 min
Lea Michele's performance as Fanny Brice in the Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL has been all stagey fans can talk about since the former Glee star took over from the show’s previous star Beanie Feldstein last month.Check out the new episode for Mickey-Jo's analysis of the word of mouth and critics' reviews of Lea Michele's performance to find out whether she really is The Greatest Star... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pione...
Oct 06, 2022•25 min
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 Theatre and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more stagey content! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voic...
Oct 02, 2022•20 min
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 criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouT...
Sep 27, 2022•23 min
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 differences in their performances, characterisations, vocal deliveries and even Costuming... • About Mickey-...
Sep 26, 2022•18 min
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 these musicals and stay tuned until the end to find out which one took the number 1 spot!•02:43 I Wish my L...
Sep 20, 2022•50 min
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 special... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform,...
Sep 10, 2022•18 min
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... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering ...
Sep 08, 2022•23 min
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 reinvention was enough to salvage the troubled source material... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading ...
Sep 02, 2022•17 min
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!Check out the brand new episode for Mickey-Jo's full review of the new production as well as his opinion ...
Sep 01, 2022•31 min
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 so much... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-...
Aug 25, 2022•14 min
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 Hamilton... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Micke...
Aug 24, 2022•27 min
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 to find out which one took the number 1 spot! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre critic...
Aug 23, 2022•50 min
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's announcement have been polarising, check out Mickey-Jo's review for his full thoughts on this brand ...
Aug 11, 2022•22 min
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 theatre shows that will be performing there...• • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in th...
Aug 08, 2022•24 min
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: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a ne...
Aug 04, 2022•21 min
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 the performance.Check out this review to find out why Mickey-Jo felt so strongly about this show...•• ...
Jul 25, 2022•22 min
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 calling it the show of the year...•• About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism...
Jul 21, 2022•16 min
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 dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre...
Jul 17, 2022•19 min
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 a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre...
Jul 16, 2022•21 min
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 cast (which includes Renée Lamb, Christina Modestou and Kirstie Skivvington) and its similarities to the...
Jul 06, 2022•16 min
