One of the hottest opening nights this week was for BONNIE & CLYDE, the fan favourite show which won the 2023 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical. The show has opened at the Garrick Theatre in the West End following its initial run at the Arts Theatre and may surprise returning fans with several changes to its set, cast and material...The show currently stars Jordan Luke Gage as Clyde and Frances Mayli McCann as Bonnie, with Jodie Steele, George Maguire, Dom Hartley Harris and Cleve Sept...
Mar 11, 2023•26 min
This week has seen fans of the musical BONNIE & CLYDE distraught over a slew of 2* reviews that the show received from several major publications. These criticisms were at odds with the many bloggers and vloggers who were also in attendance at the show's press performance earlier this week, and this prompts an interesting discussion...The show currently stars Jordan Luke Gage as Clyde and Frances Mayli McCann as Bonnie, with Jodie Steele, George Maguire, Dom Hartley Harris and Cleve Septembe...
Mar 10, 2023•29 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the press night performance of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End, London.The new musical is based on the beloved TV competition show and parodies its contestants, judges and presenters with a cast featuring John Owen-Jones, Haydn Gwyne, Scott Paige, Zoe Birkett, Grace Mouat, Charlotte Wakefield and more!Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show and why it might surprise people... • About M...
Mar 09, 2023•27 min
Check out today's brand new video for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS the musical currently on tour around the UK! • 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, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscriber...
Mar 06, 2023•21 min
Last week Mickey-Jo saw the first of a series of press performances for SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End.This play, written by Willy Russell, now stars Sheridan Smith in the titular role.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this new production... • 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...
Mar 02, 2023•17 min
Last week Mickey-Jo finally got to go see the new musical STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE, which has opened at the National Theatre in London after its original run at the Sheffield Crucible.The show, with a book by Chris Bush and music by Richard Hawley, features Rachael Wooding, Faith Omole, Alex Young, Robert Lonsdale, Maimuna Memon and more!Check out the new review to find out if this show lives up to its rapturous word of mouth! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticis...
Feb 20, 2023•19 min
Last night the Old Vic Theatre was buzzing for the return of SYLVIA, a musical last seen at the venue in a workshop staging in 2018.The musical, which follows the suffragettes Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughter Sylvia, stars Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on whether this new British musical can compete with Broadway titan Hamilton... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneeri...
Feb 15, 2023•26 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, an epic 3 act play which premiered in 2018 at the National Theatre, subsequently transferred to the West End and Broadway and has now returned to London with a limited run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.The new cast includes Nigel Lindsay, Michael Balogun and Hadley Fraser and is directed by Sam Mendes.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this show and his explanation of why it had to be stopped twice! sign up to SH...
Feb 14, 2023•20 min
Over the weekend Mickey-Jo made the trip to the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester to see the European premiere of HEAD OVER HEELS, a recent Broadway musical that features songs by The Go-Go's.This new production stars Luke Bayer, Jenny O'Leary, Maiyah Quansah-Breed, Khadija Sallet, Iz Hesketh and more.Check out the new review video for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this new production of the vibrant, queer musical. • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social pla...
Feb 07, 2023•21 min
This week popstar Cheryl opened in 2:22 A GHOST STORY at the Lyric Theatre in the West End, London.Making her acting and stage debut, she stars alongside Jake Wood, Scott Karim and Louise Ford.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on her performance and the play... • 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 world...
Feb 03, 2023•17 min
A few weeks ago Mickey-Jo was tremendously lucky and got the chance to review the new English language staging of CABARET at the Lido 2 Paris in Paris, France.This production features choreography from Fabian Aloise and stars Samuel Buttery as the Emcee with Lizzy Connolly as Sally Bowles, Oliver Dench as Cliff and Sally Ann Triplett as Fraulein Schneider.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this revival... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a...
Jan 31, 2023•25 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the gala night performance of DIRTY DANCING at the Dominion Theatre in the West End, London.The show gives audiences a chance to experience the classic story from the iconic film live on stage. The classic movie starred Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts about this show, with a verdict that might surprise you... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform,...
Jan 27, 2023•24 min
Last week Mickey-Jo travelled to one of his favourite theatres in the world, the Southampton Mayflower where he'd been invited to see the new touring cast of MY FAIR LADY.The Lincoln Center revival now stars Charlotte Kennedy, Michael Xavier, Adam Woodyatt and Lesley Garrett.Check out the brand new review for his thoughts on this 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 dwindling field. His YouTu...
Jan 24, 2023•24 min
After much anticipation, here it finally is - Mickey-Jo's spoiler review of the 2022 film adaptation of MATILDA the Musical!Check out the new review for all of Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts about this film, changes from the original material, different performances, musical numbers and more! • 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 th...
Jan 11, 2023•26 min
Last night Channel 4 aired PRINCE ANDREW: THE MUSICAL, an all singing, all dancing satire about the scandal-filled life of the Duke of York.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this controversial piece of television... • 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 criticis...
Dec 30, 2022•22 min
For Mickey-Jo's last show before a Christmas break he headed to the Leicester Curve to finally catch their revival of THE WIZARD OF OZ!This new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's version of the iconic show stars Georgina Onuorah, Jonny Fines, Paul French, Christina Bianco, Giovanni Spano and Charlotte Jaconelli.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new...
Dec 24, 2022•30 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was delighted to be invited to review the AS YOU LIKE IT, the second major production at the West End's newest theatre, @sohoplace.This new production of the Shakespeare comedy stars Leah Harvey, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Martha Plimpton, Alfred Enoch and more!Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this dazzling 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 dwindling field. ...
Dec 21, 2022•20 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to see another Pantomime performance - this time at the New Wimbledon Theatre for their new production of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS.The panto stars Hannah Lowther (Heathers, Millennials), Ruthie Henshall (Chicago, Passion), Lee Mead (Joseph, Wicked) and Brenda Edwards (Chicago) as well as Matthew Kelly, John Archer and TV's Dick and Dom.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts of this pantomime and find out why he wasn't convinced that it was the fa...
Dec 14, 2022•22 min
At the end of last week Mickey-Jo was thrilled to be invited to review the press night performance of WHO'S HOLIDAY at Southwark Playhouse.This festive show is a zany adult comedy that parodies Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with RuPaul’s Drag Race alumnus Miz Cracker starring as Cindy Lou Who.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this campy holiday show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering...
Dec 12, 2022•19 min
Last night, Wembley was buzzing for the opening of NEWSIES, the stage adaptation of the cult Disney film which has taken a decade to transfer from Broadway to London's Troubadour Theatre.The show, which starred Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Kara Lindsay on Broadway, now features Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, Bronte Barbé, Ryan Kopel and more leading a hugely talented cast!Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's full thoughts on this exciting musical! • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading...
Dec 09, 2022•27 min
A few days ago Mickey-Jo was invited to review the press night performance of SLEEPING BEAUTY, this year's pantomime at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury.The show features West End star and fan favourite Carrie Hope Fletcher, who has starred in Les Misérables, Heathers and Cinderella, and is making her pantomime debut as the villain Carriebosse.Joining her are Strictly Come Dancing alumnus Ore Aduba, Ben Roddy, Jennie Dale, Ellie Kingdon and Max Fulham.Check out the review for Mickey-Jo's though...
Dec 01, 2022•25 min
After a couple of trips, Mickey-Jo is finally ready to let you know all about the THEATRE CAFÉ DINER, which has recently opened on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue in the heart of the West End.The restaurant sells themed dishes and drinks with hilarious musical pun names and features frequent entertainment from its staff of singing waiters and waitresses!In the new review, Mickey-Jo shares his thoughts on the interior decoration, themed seating sections, live performances, the facilities, the menu an...
Nov 30, 2022•27 min
Last week Mickey-Jo went to his first festive press night of the year, for ELF The Musical at The Dominion Theatre in the West End.This new production of the show arrives in London just in time for Christmas and stars Simon Lipkin, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers and Rebecca Lock.Check out Mickey-Jo's new review for all his thoughts on this sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jingley show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new ...
Nov 29, 2022•23 min
At the beginning of this week, Mickey-Jo was invited to see VARDY V ROONEY: THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL at the Wyndham's Theatre in the West End.The show stars Laura Dos Santos as Coleen Rooney and Lucy May Barker as Revekah Vardy, the publicly feuding footballers' wives who have found themselves embroiled in a social media war and subsequent court proceedings.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this show, its cast and, for the first time, a discussion on whether we even ought to...
Nov 26, 2022•21 min
On Monday night Mickey-Jo was invited to a private UK Gala screening of MATILDA, the new film adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved novel with a score by Tim Minchin and a script by Dennis Kelly.Directed by Matthew Warchus and choreographed by Ellen Kane, the film stars Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch and Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchbull.In the first of several episodes Mickey-Jo will be making about this film, Mickey-Jo is giving his spoiler free review, so find out whether he liked it or not without s...
Nov 23, 2022•23 min
Last week Mickey-Jo travelled up to Manchester to see the UK Premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA at the Hope Mill Theatre.The productions combines a classic score with a contemporary book and stars Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler as Ella and Prince Topher.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's extensive thoughts on this magical musical and find out whether it deserves to be called GOOD Cinderella... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social plat...
Nov 22, 2022•27 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo went to see THE BAND’S VISIT at the Donmar Warehouse.The show, which won 10 Tony Awards for its original Broadway production, is now having its UK premiere.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this production... • 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 dedic...
Nov 17, 2022•22 min
Last week Mickey-Jo was invited to review the new production of FROM HERE TO ETERNITY at the Charing Cross Theatre.The show, based on the iconic film, features an original score from Stuart Brayson and Sir Tim Rice.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's honest thoughts about this 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 dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is th...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min
At the start of this week Mickey-Jo was invited back to the New Wimbledon Theatre for the press night of STRICTLY BALLROOM, a new touring production of the stage musical based on the beloved Baz Luhrmann film.The tour stars Strictly Come Dancing Alumni Kevin Clifton and Maisie Smith as unexpected dancing partners.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's honest thoughts about this show... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pione...
Nov 09, 2022•26 min
Earlier this week Mickey-Jo was invited to the media night of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THR WARDROBE at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in the West End.The show stars Samantha Womack as the White Queen and Chris Jared as Aslan the Lion and transports London audiences to CS Lewis' Mythical word of Narnia.Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on this new production including many notes... • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pi...
Nov 05, 2022•32 min
