★★☆☆☆ Is this show all buzz and no substance? On paper, 13 Going on 30: The Musical has everything to be irresistible: a beloved rom-com cult film, a spirited cast, colourful design, a message of identity and authenticity, and the nostalgia of the early 2000s.

★★★☆☆ Friends! The Musical Parody opened its UK tour at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, drawing crowds eager to see their favourite coffee-loving pals brought to life on stage. But is this show just for the die-hard fans who can quote every episode?

★★★★☆ After a critically acclaimed run at Regent’s Park, Fiddler on the Roof is now on a UK tour. But in 2025, as audiences gather to watch this story retold once again, a question lingers: should we continue to revive classics, or leave them in the past where they belong?

★★★★★ Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock Theatre felt electric with its latest production, Be More Chill. The intimate stage was full of the swagger, wit, and vocal firepower you’d expect from a full-scale run, not a fringe-style venue.

On paper, harnessing Meat Loaf’s epic anthems in a dystopian setting sounds electrifying. Bat Out Of Hell is a vocal tour de force buried in sensory overload, but should a rock opera feel this chaotic?

Experience the irreverent charm and musical brilliance of The Book of Mormon, a show that challenges conventions while delivering unforgettable entertainment.

★★★★★ Good Companions Musical Theatre’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, while being modest, manages to capture that joyful spirit we all experienced reading Roald Dahl's classic for the first time. It's lively, it's fun, and it's oh so sweet!

★★★★☆ Clueless: The Musical brings a blast of '90s nostalgia to the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End. Written by Amy Heckerling and featuring a brand-new original soundtrack by KT Tunstall, this bright and witty adaptation of the iconic 1995 film proves that, even with the West End becoming increasingly saturated with jukebox musicals and movie adaptations, there is always room for more.

★★★☆☆The undeniable highlight of MJ The Musical is, of course, the music. With an unrivalled back catalogue spanning funk, soul, pop and R&B

★★★☆☆ 'Chicago the Musical' is back on a UK tour, find out more with our in-depth review. Discover if this classic still packs a punch or leans on its reputation.

★★★★★ If Shakespeare wrote for Britney, this would be the result – and honestly? It rocks.

★★★☆☆ Based on the 1953 Doris Day film, Calamity Jane tells the story of a brash, unconventional frontierswoman.

★★★★☆ Comedy’s favourite musical sisters, Flo & Joan, have struck gold with One Man Musical.

★★★★☆ 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' tour is a masterclass in captivating stagecraft and storytelling.

★★★★☆ Dive into our review of the bold revival of Little Shop of Horrors at The Crucible.

★★★★★ Titanique is an uproarious, high-energy spectacle that redefines the jukebox musical.

★★★☆☆ Why didn't Tina Fey's Mean Girls Musical get a standing ovation? Find out in this review!

★★★★☆ Chosen Musical already promises to be a delightful and unique addition to the theatre landscape.

★★★☆☆ 'Here & Now' starting at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre, where the music of Steps comes to life.

★★★☆☆ Get the scoop on Nottingham Operatic Society's performance of 'Guys and Dolls'.