End of the Rainbow continues at Soho Theatre Walthamstow until 21 June 2026. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ This is the role that Jinkx Monsoon was born to play.
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Jinkx Monsoon to star in Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow
RuPaul’s Drag Race double-champion Jinkx Monsoon will star as Judy Garland in a strictly limited run of Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow in London in 2026.
Glorious! – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Glorious! continues at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester until 30 March 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ A witty and joyful portrait of one of the musical world’s most unforgettable characters.
Film Review: Renée Zellweger in Judy
Renée Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Rupert Goold’s film about the final months of the American singer-actress’s life. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ In talking about Judy Garland it is not hard to resort to superlatives when describing the legendary entertainer – singer, actress, dancer and, yes, the showbusiness genius that was Judy […]
End of the Rainbow – Belgrade Theatre, Coventry and Touring
End of the Rainbow continues at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry until 27 February and tours until 9 July. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Following the undisputed triumph of its predecessor at Trafalgar Studios, Peter Quilter’s searing comedy-drama-musical End of the Rainbow, based on the harrowing six weeks Judy Garland spent during her umpteenth ‘comeback […]
End of the Rainbow UK tour – first look and exclusive interviews
There’s an unassuming little rehearsal space in East London – wood floor, parish notices, stacked chairs. A table at the back buzzes with laptops, low chatter and paperwork. A keyboard sits in anticipation on its stand, and a makeshift set has been constructed from an old sofa and the resident grand piano. You’d be forgiven for not […]
End of the Rainbow – Lisa Maxwell leads new touring production
Actress and television presenter Lisa Maxwell will take on the central role of Judy Garland in a new touring production of Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow next year. The former ‘Loose Woman’, best known for her long-running role in ITV’s The Bill, will hit the road – along with Gary Wilmot and Sam Attwater […]
