Stage Door Chris
@stagedoor.bsky.social
President of the Theatre Royal Bath Fan Club
General theatre fan but mostly musicals
Often found hanging around at Stage Doors after shows
Not a professional theatre critic
Likely to give every show I see a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review
Favourite show: Next To Normal
General theatre fan but mostly musicals
Often found hanging around at Stage Doors after shows
Not a professional theatre critic
Likely to give every show I see a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review
Favourite show: Next To Normal
The build-up to Edinburgh Fringe each year is almost as exciting as the event itself. I haven't booked accommodation yet because I'm still undecided when to go as it's starting a week later than usual.
Excited to announce the show reveal dates for #edfringe 2026!
Show registration opens on Monday 12 January – see edfringe.com for more info 📆
Show registration opens on Monday 12 January – see edfringe.com for more info 📆
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The build-up to Edinburgh Fringe each year is almost as exciting as the event itself. I haven't booked accommodation yet because I'm still undecided when to go as it's starting a week later than usual.
Top Forty Favourite 'S' Songs From Musicals
November 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Top Forty Favourite 'S' Songs From Musicals
Theatre Review 39
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
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Cheese and Grain, Frome
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
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Cheese and Grain, Frome
Wednesday 5th November 2025
November 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Theatre Review 39
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cheese and Grain, Frome
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cheese and Grain, Frome
Wednesday 5th November 2025
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social A brilliant evening in Frome. It was my fourth Mark Watson gig so you've now matched Ivo Graham as my joint most seen comedians. But your pre-show playlist is still far superior to Ivo's! Not heard Happiness by Goldfrapp in years! Thanks for battling to get there tonight!
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social A brilliant evening in Frome. It was my fourth Mark Watson gig so you've now matched Ivo Graham as my joint most seen comedians. But your pre-show playlist is still far superior to Ivo's! Not heard Happiness by Goldfrapp in years! Thanks for battling to get there tonight!
Theatre Show 39
Show: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
Theatre: Cheese and Grain, Frome
Review to follow.
Show: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
Theatre: Cheese and Grain, Frome
Review to follow.
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Theatre Show 39
Show: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
Theatre: Cheese and Grain, Frome
Review to follow.
Show: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
Theatre: Cheese and Grain, Frome
Review to follow.
Remember this extract from Mortification by @watsoncomedian.bsky.social? I'm off to the Cheese and Grain tomorrow night to see my favourite comedian and I've also booked to see Jason Manford there in February next year. Comparing the ticket availability, Jason isn't as popular as he used to be! 😂
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Remember this extract from Mortification by @watsoncomedian.bsky.social? I'm off to the Cheese and Grain tomorrow night to see my favourite comedian and I've also booked to see Jason Manford there in February next year. Comparing the ticket availability, Jason isn't as popular as he used to be! 😂
On the left is July 2026 Paddington availability.
Notice Stalls B1 is £95.
On the right is January 2026 Paddington availability.
Notice Stalls B1 is £180.
Make it make sense.
Notice Stalls B1 is £95.
On the right is January 2026 Paddington availability.
Notice Stalls B1 is £180.
Make it make sense.
November 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On the left is July 2026 Paddington availability.
Notice Stalls B1 is £95.
On the right is January 2026 Paddington availability.
Notice Stalls B1 is £180.
Make it make sense.
Notice Stalls B1 is £95.
On the right is January 2026 Paddington availability.
Notice Stalls B1 is £180.
Make it make sense.
Door of the Day 22
The Stage Door where the wonderful, lovely legends Joel Montague and Carrie Hope Fletcher came out between shows to meet the fans, even though it was pouring with rain...
Aldwych Theatre, London
The Stage Door where the wonderful, lovely legends Joel Montague and Carrie Hope Fletcher came out between shows to meet the fans, even though it was pouring with rain...
Aldwych Theatre, London
November 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Door of the Day 22
The Stage Door where the wonderful, lovely legends Joel Montague and Carrie Hope Fletcher came out between shows to meet the fans, even though it was pouring with rain...
Aldwych Theatre, London
The Stage Door where the wonderful, lovely legends Joel Montague and Carrie Hope Fletcher came out between shows to meet the fans, even though it was pouring with rain...
Aldwych Theatre, London
Theatre Review 38
Elf The Musical
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Aldwych Theatre, London
Saturday 1st November 2025
Elf The Musical
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Aldwych Theatre, London
Saturday 1st November 2025
November 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Theatre Review 38
Elf The Musical
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Aldwych Theatre, London
Saturday 1st November 2025
Elf The Musical
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Aldwych Theatre, London
Saturday 1st November 2025
Theatre Show 38
Show: Elf The Musical
Theatre: Aldwych Theatre, London
Review to follow.
Show: Elf The Musical
Theatre: Aldwych Theatre, London
Review to follow.
November 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Theatre Show 38
Show: Elf The Musical
Theatre: Aldwych Theatre, London
Review to follow.
Show: Elf The Musical
Theatre: Aldwych Theatre, London
Review to follow.
Theatre Review 37
The Book Of Mormon
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Bristol Hippodrome
Saturday 31st October 2025
The Book Of Mormon
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Bristol Hippodrome
Saturday 31st October 2025
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Theatre Review 37
The Book Of Mormon
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Bristol Hippodrome
Saturday 31st October 2025
The Book Of Mormon
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Bristol Hippodrome
Saturday 31st October 2025
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social Goodish idea to dress up as Dave Gorman for Halloween. Think your outfit would look better with a checked shirt though.
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social Goodish idea to dress up as Dave Gorman for Halloween. Think your outfit would look better with a checked shirt though.
Here we go! I'm in the queue! If the 8000 people ahead of me could hurry up a bit, that would be fab! Thank you!
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Here we go! I'm in the queue! If the 8000 people ahead of me could hurry up a bit, that would be fab! Thank you!
As both a Dear Evan Hansen and Rachel Zegler superfan, news doesn't get much more thrilling than this. Questions: 1) Can I get to London that week? I'm already at The Choir Of Man in Bath that Saturday 2) Will I get a ticket before it is sold out? 3) How ridiculous are the ticket prices going to be?
October 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
As both a Dear Evan Hansen and Rachel Zegler superfan, news doesn't get much more thrilling than this. Questions: 1) Can I get to London that week? I'm already at The Choir Of Man in Bath that Saturday 2) Will I get a ticket before it is sold out? 3) How ridiculous are the ticket prices going to be?
Well, that was quite the Strictly results show.
Was expecting:
The dazzlingly exquisite superstar extraordinaire Rachel Zegler to of course deliver the absolutely perfect performance.
Wasn't expecting:
Amber to be in the dance off. She got all of my five votes as always.
Was expecting:
The dazzlingly exquisite superstar extraordinaire Rachel Zegler to of course deliver the absolutely perfect performance.
Wasn't expecting:
Amber to be in the dance off. She got all of my five votes as always.
October 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Well, that was quite the Strictly results show.
Was expecting:
The dazzlingly exquisite superstar extraordinaire Rachel Zegler to of course deliver the absolutely perfect performance.
Wasn't expecting:
Amber to be in the dance off. She got all of my five votes as always.
Was expecting:
The dazzlingly exquisite superstar extraordinaire Rachel Zegler to of course deliver the absolutely perfect performance.
Wasn't expecting:
Amber to be in the dance off. She got all of my five votes as always.
A couple of theatre trips booked in for this week.
1) The Book Of Mormon (Bristol Hippodrome) which is a show I've never seen before.
2) Elf The Musical (Aldwych Theatre, London) as Christmas begins early for me in 2025 before ticket prices for this show go stupid.
1) The Book Of Mormon (Bristol Hippodrome) which is a show I've never seen before.
2) Elf The Musical (Aldwych Theatre, London) as Christmas begins early for me in 2025 before ticket prices for this show go stupid.
October 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A couple of theatre trips booked in for this week.
1) The Book Of Mormon (Bristol Hippodrome) which is a show I've never seen before.
2) Elf The Musical (Aldwych Theatre, London) as Christmas begins early for me in 2025 before ticket prices for this show go stupid.
1) The Book Of Mormon (Bristol Hippodrome) which is a show I've never seen before.
2) Elf The Musical (Aldwych Theatre, London) as Christmas begins early for me in 2025 before ticket prices for this show go stupid.
I'm so happy to see Musical Theatre Review's continued support for Hot Mess. We all loved it in Edinburgh and I've been so surprised by the reviews I've seen recently during its London run. Because for me, it's clearly a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ show.
‘What’s refreshing about the writing is that it isn’t worthy or pretentious, instead the message is delivered in a fun, entertaining & captivating way’
★★★★★ for the London debut of MTR Best Musical Award winner Hot Mess at @swkplay.bsky.social
musicaltheatrereview.com/hot-mess-sou...
★★★★★ for the London debut of MTR Best Musical Award winner Hot Mess at @swkplay.bsky.social
musicaltheatrereview.com/hot-mess-sou...
October 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I'm so happy to see Musical Theatre Review's continued support for Hot Mess. We all loved it in Edinburgh and I've been so surprised by the reviews I've seen recently during its London run. Because for me, it's clearly a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ show.
Listening to the Evita cast recording and getting goosebumps remembering
1) The moment in Oh What A Circus when Rachel first appears
2) The visual spectacle of the Act One confetti ending
3) The audience reaction at the end of High Flying Adored when Rachel reappears on stage after the balcony scene
1) The moment in Oh What A Circus when Rachel first appears
2) The visual spectacle of the Act One confetti ending
3) The audience reaction at the end of High Flying Adored when Rachel reappears on stage after the balcony scene
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Listening to the Evita cast recording and getting goosebumps remembering
1) The moment in Oh What A Circus when Rachel first appears
2) The visual spectacle of the Act One confetti ending
3) The audience reaction at the end of High Flying Adored when Rachel reappears on stage after the balcony scene
1) The moment in Oh What A Circus when Rachel first appears
2) The visual spectacle of the Act One confetti ending
3) The audience reaction at the end of High Flying Adored when Rachel reappears on stage after the balcony scene
I'm thrilled for Max Mirza. He's one of the loveliest people I've ever met at Stage Door. At Clueless, I wasn't necessarily the typical demographic for that show so I hung back while the cool kids were talking to the cast. Max saw me waiting at the back, waved and came over for a chat. So lovely!
Full casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Freaky Friday at HOME Manchester from 27 Nov-10 Jan 2026
Cast incs: Rebecca Lock, Jena Pandya, Ian Virgo, Samantha Ho, Beth Savill, Jessica Butterworth, Ellie Gilbert-Grey, Max Mirza, Morgan Gregory & Dylan Gordon-Jones
Cast incs: Rebecca Lock, Jena Pandya, Ian Virgo, Samantha Ho, Beth Savill, Jessica Butterworth, Ellie Gilbert-Grey, Max Mirza, Morgan Gregory & Dylan Gordon-Jones
October 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I'm thrilled for Max Mirza. He's one of the loveliest people I've ever met at Stage Door. At Clueless, I wasn't necessarily the typical demographic for that show so I hung back while the cool kids were talking to the cast. Max saw me waiting at the back, waved and came over for a chat. So lovely!
Joe Locke choosing Next To Normal as his favourite musical! Our little gang is beginning to form. That's Joe, Gerardine Sacdalan and me. Anybody else joining us?
October 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Joe Locke choosing Next To Normal as his favourite musical! Our little gang is beginning to form. That's Joe, Gerardine Sacdalan and me. Anybody else joining us?
Theatre Review 36
Small Hotel
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Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 18th October 2025
Small Hotel
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Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 18th October 2025
October 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Theatre Review 36
Small Hotel
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Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 18th October 2025
Small Hotel
⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 18th October 2025
For the very first time, there is finally a theatre situated on St Martin's Lane whose name doesn't make me feel quite so uneasy.
October 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
For the very first time, there is finally a theatre situated on St Martin's Lane whose name doesn't make me feel quite so uneasy.
Sometimes it's a bit good to know you live so close to Bristol!
If you're looking for me between March and May next year, you know where to find me!
If you're looking for me between March and May next year, you know where to find me!
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of The Greatest Showman at the Bristol Hippodrome from 15 Mar-10 May 2026
Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, Lorna Courtney, Ben Joyce, Vajèn van den Bosch & Malinda Parris
Oliver Tompsett, Samantha Barks, Lorna Courtney, Ben Joyce, Vajèn van den Bosch & Malinda Parris
October 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Sometimes it's a bit good to know you live so close to Bristol!
If you're looking for me between March and May next year, you know where to find me!
If you're looking for me between March and May next year, you know where to find me!
It's like rai-eee-aiiin on your wedding day
and
It's like a West End show telling you how audience members using phones is really distracting for the people onstage whilst also then posting videos showing its own cast members doing everything they can to distract the people onstage
and
It's like a West End show telling you how audience members using phones is really distracting for the people onstage whilst also then posting videos showing its own cast members doing everything they can to distract the people onstage
October 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
It's like rai-eee-aiiin on your wedding day
and
It's like a West End show telling you how audience members using phones is really distracting for the people onstage whilst also then posting videos showing its own cast members doing everything they can to distract the people onstage
and
It's like a West End show telling you how audience members using phones is really distracting for the people onstage whilst also then posting videos showing its own cast members doing everything they can to distract the people onstage