YESTERDAY………… From The Archives

Billy

By rmorrison

Monday 6th May2024

Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast on Tuesday, 7th May will feature a 50th anniversary tribute to the John Barry and Don Black musical Billy (adapted from the play Billy Liar by Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall) from the 1974 original London cast recording starring Michael Crawford, Bryan Pringle, Avis Bunnage, Diana Quick, Gay Soper, Elaine Paige ….Read More ….

TODAY………… Important In The Moment

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Review

By phayward

Thursday 25th April 2024

So many so called family musicals really aren’t. Loosely trying to fit to the taste of kids, they leave parents with wandering minds and a longing for the final curtain. But not with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is pretty unique in bridging that generation gap: clever dialogue, catchy songs, fast-paced story, great visuals and a lot of very .….Read More….

TOMORROW………….The Week’s News

Latest News…

By phayward

Monday 6th May 2024

Six – the hit West End and UK touring musical today announced that the July visit to Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre is a complete sell-out for the second year running ! Quite something for the musical, filling the 2,270 seat theatre for 7 performances in a week, plus an additional eighth special schools performance. With seat prices starting at £25 rising to around £50 it….. Read More……