Kindred Spirits Theatre Company’s High School Musical Jr. – 15 August 2026, Library Theatre Proof that young people can work well under pressure, Kindred Spirits Theatre Company’s latest production, which went from auditions to full blown show in just five back-to-back summer school days, is my favourite show by the Continue Reading
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Kindred Spirits Theatre Company’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. – 18 July 2026, Lomas Hall, Stannington
Kindred Spirits Theatre Company’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. – 18 July 2026, Lomas Hall, Stannington Review by Claire Taranaski. As a family musical full of childhood delight and enthusiasm since first hitting our cinema screens 58 years ago, Kindred Spirit Theatre Company’s production of the Ian Fleming classic offered Continue Reading
Darnall Musical Theatre Company’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – 9 July 2026, Darnall Education Centre
Darnall Musical Theatre Company’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – 9 July 2026, Darnall Education Centre Review by Claire Taranaski. As a delightfully innocent family film musical that was a regularly part of my childhood it feels right that Darnall Musical Theatre Company’s production is a child-led equally delightful production and Continue Reading
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company’s Disney’s Beauty And The Beast: The Broadway Musical – 7 July 2026, Montgomery Theatre
Woodseats Musical Theatre Company’s Disney’s Beauty And The Beast: The Broadway Musical – 7 July 2026, Montgomery Theatre Review by Ellie Needham. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a timeless classic, and this production at the Montgomery Theatre captured much of the charm and humour that audiences have come to Continue Reading
Chesterfield Operatic Society’s Whodunnit!? The Musical – 18 June 2026, Hasland Playhouse
Chesterfield Operatic Society’s Whodunnit!? The Musical – 18 June 2026, Hasland Playhouse Review by Nicola Bourne. I must admit that I didn’t really know what to expect from last night’s Whodunnit!? The Musical, performed by Chesterfield Operatic Society. It certainly wasn’t a show I was familiar with, prior to attending, Continue Reading
Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company’s Company – 17 June 2026, University Drama Studio
Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company’s Company – 17 June 2026, University Drama Studio Review by Claire Taranaski. HHTC’s latest musical is not just the best musical I have seen by the company, who have an excellent reputation for superb productions of musicals other amateur companies seem to be afraid to Continue Reading