The Wicked Stage: Book musicals vs. concept musicals – are they both under threat?
If you study musical theatre in any sort of depth you will come to realise that nearly every show falls into one of two categories: either a book musical or a...
West End
In the pit: An insight into the life of a panto Musical Director
After catching up with panto drummer Nick Anderson in my last blog, I thought I would have a chat with a musical director as the panto season draws to a close...
Spotlight On: Lauren Samuels
Lauren Samuels, star of We Will Rock You, talks to A Younger Theatre about life on the stage.
Spotlight On: Danielle Hope
Star of The Wizard of Oz Danielle Hope discusses her love of musical theatre and shares some tips for aspiring young performers.
The Wicked Stage: Are operas better than musicals?
Last month I read The Guardian's supplement on 'How To Enjoy Opera' containing a rather typical debate about which is best: musicals or opera. In one corner ...
My Theatre 2010 Hopes – Did They Happen?
On 31st of December 2009 I wrote an article entitled 'The Theatre of 2010 - My Hopes' which was a take on the 'Best of...' articles which seem to creep up eve...