Musicals
What Is a Concept Musical? The Complete Guide
What is a concept musical? I break down the definition, where the term came from, and why Company, A Chorus Line and Hadestown changed musical theatre.
Musicals
Musicals
Is Grease a Jukebox Musical? My Verdict
Is Grease a jukebox musical? It sounds like a collection of 1950s hits, but here’s why the answer is actually no.
Musicals
Is Six a Jukebox Musical? My Verdict
Is Six a jukebox musical? It sounds like one, but here’s why I think the answer is actually no, and why that distinction matters.
Singing and Performance
How to Learn to Sing for Free and Command the Stage
Every theatrical production demands absolute vocal control, rock-solid pitch, and an unshakeable understanding of your own instrument. Whether you are navigating the complex harmonic architecture of a ensemble number or…
Musicals
What Is a Jukebox Musical? The Complete Guide
What is a jukebox musical? I break down the definition, the three types, the history from Smokey Joe’s Cafe to Mamma Mia, and why am dram societies love them.
Musicals
Next to Normal: The Musical That’s Just Been Licensed to UK Am Dram Societies
Next to Normal is now available for UK amateur licensing, and it’s a big deal. Here’s everything I know about the show, the music, and whether your society should consider it.
Musicals
Guys and Dolls: Plot, Characters, Songs and Complete Musical Guide
Everything I know about Guys and Dolls, the plot, the characters, the songs, and why it remains one of the greatest musicals ever written.
Am Dram Life
Unplugged and Uncorked: Why the West End’s New Phone Ban Might Just Save the Magic of Theatre (And My Sanity)
Pour yourself a generous glass of your favorite oaked Chardonnay, kick off your shoes, and let us talk about a topic that has been severely testing the patience of theatre…
Shows and Reviews
It’s Coming Home: Football in Theatre
For generations, commentators treated football and theatre as entirely separate worlds. One was cast aside as a loud terrace pursuit defined by rain, hot pies, and local loyalty, while the…
Musicals
Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything You Need to Know About the Musical
From its controversial debut to its enduring power, my complete guide to Jesus Christ Superstar. Plot, songs, characters, and why it still hits hard.