The Real Kyle McCarren, playing at Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, has won Musical Theatre Review’s Best Musical Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026.
Martin Guerre – The Old Vic
Martin Guerre continues at The Old Vic, London until 31 October 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ This version has grown up, matured and deserves to be welcomed.
Five Questions With: Shanay Holmes
Following acclaimed performances as Nancy in Oliver! and Miss Sherman in Fame the Musical, Shanay Holmes has released her debut studio album, ‘BECOMING’ today (16 October 2026).
Mamma Mia! – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
Mamma Mia! was reviewed at the Milton Keynes Theatre where it continues until 24 October 2026. The UK leg of the tour continues until 30 January 2027. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ It’s a thoroughly entertaining celebration of love, friendship and family.
Road to the big screen: Hadestown in cinemas
Musical Theatre Review’s Libby O’Connell attended a special screening of the filmed version of Anaïs Mitchell’s record-breaking West End production Hadestown: The Musical. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Trafalgar Releasing officially gave theatre fans a new way into the Underworld on 13 October, as Hadestown: The Musical arrived in cinemas in a live capture […]
Jersey Boys – Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh and Touring
Jersey Boys was reviewed at the Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh where it continues until 17 October 2026. The tour continues until 21 August 2027. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ A remarkable show that leaves the audience with songs in their heads and smiles on their faces.
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody – Underbelly Boulevard Soho
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody continues at Underbelly Boulevard Soho, London until 1 November 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ While this musical parody may be unauthorised, its tenacity, rudeness and smart adaptation of Tierney’s TV series make it a great ambassador for the show.
Cats – Theatre Royal Plymouth and Touring
Cats was reviewed at Theatre Royal, Plymouth where it continues until 17 October 2026. The tour continues until 19 June 2027. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ Perhaps the best approach is to not analyse it too deeply, but instead have an open mind. You can then be captivated by the dancing and music with a sense of enjoyment that can’t really be explained.
Little Shop of Horrors – Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Little Shop of Horrors was reviewed at the Northcott Theatre, Exeter where it continues until 17 October 2026. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a brilliant, five-star production and, hopefully, a taste of more top-notch regional collaborations to come.
Birmingham Rep’s Sweeney Todd is named Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards
Birmingham Rep’s Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street received Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards 2026.
Don Black’s From the Heart – Garrick Theatre
Don Black’s From the Heart continues at the Garrick Theatre, London until 18 October 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ This long overdue and highly personal reflection, in revue form, is a marvellous reminder of the considerable lyrical talents of Don Black.
Remembering Adam Lenson 1985-2026
Adam Lenson’s impact was far-reaching. Through his artistry and advocacy he helped shape the landscape of modern British musical theatre.
Line-up announced for fifth Musical Con
The producers of the world’s biggest musical theatre fan convention Musical Con have unveiled the full programme for the popular event’s upcoming fifth anniversary celebration. Due to open its doors to musical theatre lovers once again at ExCel London on 17 and 18 October, Musical Con 2026 will include a special Beetlejuice Spotlight featuring the […]
