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EDINBURGH 2025: Review: JACKIE!!! Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 17, 2025

Sex, drugs and coercive control... Jackie! is a new musical comedy that follows the young Jacqueline Bouvier as she dreams of becoming the first American Royal. After marrying into the illustrious Kennedy dynasty, Jackie discovers that power and notoriety come with the price of secrecy and silence. With Joe Kennedy pulling the strings, Jackie's sister Lee pulling away and JFK pulling anything that moves, Jackie is left alone to contemplate if life atop the American throne is really worth the familial curse that seemingly hangs over it.

Full Cast Set For POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! At Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

The cast has been announced for Dylan MarcAurele's Pop Off, Michelangelo! which will run on the Udderbelly stage at Underbelly, George Square following its 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season and 8-week London run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho.

POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! Will Return To Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

Pop Off, Michelangelo!, written by Dylan MarcAurele, will run on the Udderbelly stage at Underbelly, George Square following its hit 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season and 8-week London run.

Review: POP OFF, MICHELANGELO!, Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 24, 2025

#Pop Off, Michelangelo! might just be the gayest show in London right now. And that’s saying a lot. But this high camp new musical, overflowing with pop culture references, has to be seen to be believed. The show transports us to the Renaissance – no, not Beyonce’s hit album, the other one. When best friends Mike and Leo come out to each other, their main concern is that God might not be the biggest fan of gays. So what can they do about it? Talk to the Pope of course!

POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! Extends At Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

A 3-week extension has been announced for Pop Off, Michelangelo! by Dylan MarcAurele, now completing its run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho on 13 July.  

Full Cast Set For Dylan Marcaurele's POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2025

Blair Russell Productions has announced full casting for Dylan MarcAurele’s Pop Off, Michelangelo! at Underbelly Boulevard Soho. Learn more here!

Dylan MarcAurele’s POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! Will Have a Limited Run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Dylan MarcAurele’s Pop Off, Michelangelo! has announced its transfer to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for a limited 5 week run, following its successful season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 and concert performances at The Other Palace. 

Musical Comedy POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! To Have London Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Following a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut, the musical POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! will get its London premiere at The Other Palace on 4 & 5 November.

Review: DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL, King's Head Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 10, 2024

DIVA: Live From Hell has arrived at the King’s Head Theatre. With a book and characters by Nora Brigid Monahan and music/ lyrics by Alexander Sage Oyen, the one-man musical brings us into the eternal punishment of Desmond Channing, a high schooler from Florida who is forced to reenact the final few months of his live in a cabaret-style performance.

Critics' Pick: Aliya Al-Hassan's Best Theatre of 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 28, 2023

The pure joy of theatre is its ability to constantly renew and surprise. For me, 2023 saw a plethora of excellent musicals. Notoriously hard to get right, this year seemed to feature both clever revivals and future successes, many of which remained in my thoughts long after I left the theatre.

London Studio Cast Album Of DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL Now Streaming On All Platforms
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023

The London Studio Cast Album of DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL from Alexander Sage Oyen and Nora Brigid Monahan, featuring Luke Bayer, is now streaming on all platforms.

New Open-Air Theatre Will Open on a Lavender Farm in Surrey
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023

Just a stone's throw from London and set amidst rolling lavender fields, the Lavender Theatre will open for its inaugural summer season this July in Epsom.

Photos: First Look at Luke Bayer in DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 19, 2022

First look at Luke Bayer in DIVA: Live From Hell!, opening tonight!

VIDEO: Luke Bayer Performs Title Number From DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

A first video is today released of Luke Bayer performing the title number from “DIVA: Live From Hell!” ahead of the show’s UK premiere at London's Turbine Theatre on 17 August.

Luke Bayer Will Lead the UK Premiere of DIVA: Live From Hell at the Turbine Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022

Luke Bayer ('Everybody's Talking About Jamie', 'RENT'), will star in the UK premiere of 'DIVA: Live From Hell!' for a strictly limited run at the Turbine Theatre, Battersea, from 17 August – 3 September this summer.

The West End Sings For The Show Must Go On! In New Christmas Single 'Christmas Again (The Show Must Go On!)'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2020

“CHRISTMAS AGAIN (THE SHOW MUST GO ON!)” is a brand-new original song written by Anna Hale, Joe McNeice and Matthew Spalding which features 30 performers from the West End and is available to buy now (Friday 27th November) from iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify. 

Over Sixty Songwriters Worldwide Collaborate In New Song Cycle Hosted Digitally By The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2020

MPTheatricals are working in collaboration with The Other Palace to present on hope: a digital song cycle - a live, one of a kind musical theatre trilogy exploring the many shades of hope. Written by over 60 composers from around the world, on hope: a digital song cycle explores the spectrum of sounds, experiences and perspectives of hope.

Photo Flash: First Look At DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL In Rehearsal At The Jack Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2020

As president of the drama club and star of every school show, Desmond Channing spent most of his short life in the spotlight. When a rival student Evan Harris, a hotshot transfer from New York, challenges his throne, Desmond responds as any diva would, with lethal force…

​​​​​​​Jack Studio Theatre Presents DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2020

As president of the drama club and star of every school show, Desmond Channing spent most of his short life in the spotlight. When a rival student Evan Harris, a hotshot transfer from New York, challenges his throne, Desmond responds as any diva would, with lethal forcea??

European Premiere Of Smash Hit Musical DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL Comes to London This March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2020

As president of the drama club and star of every school show, Desmond Channing spent most of his short life in the spotlight. When a rival student Evan Harris, a hotshot transfer from New York, challenges his throne, Desmond responds as any diva would, with lethal force...