Arts MUSIC REVIEW: Five-star musical theatre – it’s all in the mix Brian Butler finds two recordings of musicals get a great fresh sound By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Musical Theatre REVIEW: Tickle at the Drayton Arms (before it heads to Edinburgh Festival Fringe) Brian Butler finds a thirst trap musical has a serious message By Brian Butler • 2 min read
David Kettle Interviews INTERVIEW: David Kettle speaks about ‘Guilty of Love’, a poignant retelling of Alan Turing’s story, ahead of Edinburgh Fringe debut Guilty of Love makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August at the Hill Street Theatre. Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created a musical exploration surrounding the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing, delving into the life of the mathematical genius. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: Stonewall memories, drag queen revenge and tickling Brian Butler previews more Queer shows to look out for By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Grindr: The Opera – An Unauthorised Parody Brian Butler gets ‘hooked’ on this epic piece of erotica By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Musical Theatre Cast announced for Guilty of Love – a new musical exploring the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created the musical, which sees Jamie Sheasby return as Alan Turing after originating the role in the first public workshop performances. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Musical Theatre Birmingham Hippodrome announce UK’s first in-house musicals department Birmingham Hippodrome will become the first venue in the UK with an in-house department dedicated to new musical theatre. The theatre plans to develop new musicals with a dedicated new department, studio space and career development opportunities. Jon Gilchrist, Artistic Director and CEO of Birmingh By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: John Yap – Master Of Musicals Brian Butler talks to a man with a musical theatre mission By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON : Openings and closures, drag addiction and Eurovision Brian Butler looks at a feast of new theatre By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: George Takei- Still boldly going Brian Butler talks to a Star Trek legend about his internment, LGBTQ+ activism, and panto in Brighton By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: Three musicals and four world premieres at Chichester Brian Butler takes a look at Chichester’s new season By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: George Takei’s Allegiance Brian Butler finds love, hate, loyalty and patriotism in a new musical By Brian Butler • 2 min read
