The Choir of Man arrived at MK Theatre and provided a night of pure joy, charm and excuse the pun; it’s probably the best jukebox musical in the world! The best traits of this musical are the aforementioned ingredient of charm and simplicity; I’ve never witnessed a live production that engaged with the audience so quickly as the Choir of Man. Even before the show started there was a tangible ambience of collectiveness. This was helped, as before the show even started, the

To Kill a Mockingbird arrived at MK Theatre with an engrossing production that provided a riveting night of top-class theatre. The story revolves around the fictional trial of Tom Robinson, a black cotton picker accused of the rape and beating of a white teenager in 1930s Alabama, and defended in court by idealist lawyer Atticus Finch. His patience is tested when he realises that the community all around him are hiding the truth behind a hideous crime. He remains calm through

Brilliant night of racing at Northampton Speedway, great track, great atmosphere for all ages to enjoy. Give it go, just 20 minutes from MK.

Rebecca Reid’s stage adaptation of the 1992 film cult classic arrived at MK Theatre this week. Updated for the modern millennial world, it provides the audience with an enjoyable and engaging production full of suspense. Single White Female tells the story of Allie, a software designer. Recently divorced, she’s busy trying to start a new life with a new business and is struggling to pay her bills. She decides to take in a roommate and quickly chooses Hedy. The two women conne

Walking into Mean Girls: The Musical, you already know what you’re getting… or at least you think you do. Pink overload, high school drama and enough attitude to fill the Burn Book twice over. Based on the iconic 2004 film, Mean Girls: The Musical takes the familiar story of Cady Heron — home‑schooled in Africa and suddenly dropped into the wild world of North Shore High — and cranks up the energy with punchy musical numbers and slick choreography. It’s clear this show isn’t

If you’re the kind of person who loves a night out filled with glitter, giggles, and the kind of tunes that instantly transport you back to simpler times, then Here and Now: The Steps Musical is about to become your new favourite obsession. Honestly, it’s like someone bottled the pure joy of a Saturday morning music show from 2001, sprinkled in some seaside soap opera drama, and set it loose on stage. From the second the lights come up, you’re hit with a riot of colour so bo

Sunny Afternoon pulled up at Milton Keynes Theatre and provided a brilliant and befitting tribute to the legendary Kinks. Armed with some of the greatest pop anthems of the 20 th century the show charted the rise of one of Britain’s most cherished rock bands. Miriam Buether’s superb stage design set the tone of the the swinging ’60s, with the stage walls littered with speakers and amplifiers, taking you right into the world of the band. As the show started it quickly became

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts arrived at MK Theatre and provided an enjoyable and engaging murder mystery. For fans of the original Inspector Morse TV series, this new outing, written for the stage by Alma Cullen, is a welcome arrival. It’s been nigh on 25 years since the final episode of the iconic ITV series (1987–2000) starring John Thaw as Detective Inspector Morse and Kevin Whately as Sergeant Lewis. Alma Cullen’s take on the great Colin Dexter’s grumpy detective forc

The Broadway musical, Legally Blonde arrived at Milton Keynes Theatre and proved Blondes do have more fun! Some 25 years on since the hugely popular cinematic hit and 20 years since it was turned into a Broadway musical, Legally Blonde hasn’t lost its ability to charm audiences. The theatre show has previously enjoyed a West End run, UK tours and regional productions Now it’s back for another UK tour in a new colourful and energetic production suited to modern times. Based o