"The Road of Mirrors" by me in the Final Curtain anthology from Lethe Press (pubbed 1st Dec). A tale of gay ambition and obssession in the Parisian theatreland of post-WWII.
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Final Curtain | Lethe Press
edited by Steve Berman A mysterious dirge in human form, Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera is both man and monster, the villain of one of the more famous novels of the early 20th century. Fittingly...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"The Road of Mirrors" by me in the Final Curtain anthology from Lethe Press (pubbed 1st Dec). A tale of gay ambition and obssession in the Parisian theatreland of post-WWII.
www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page...
www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page...
🎭 Our West End whizz Thomas Magill is back.
His latest Theatreland column cuts through the hype and gets straight to what’s actually worth your time this month.
Read it here 👉
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His latest Theatreland column cuts through the hype and gets straight to what’s actually worth your time this month.
Read it here 👉
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January 15, 2026 at 8:27 AM
🎭 Our West End whizz Thomas Magill is back.
His latest Theatreland column cuts through the hype and gets straight to what’s actually worth your time this month.
Read it here 👉
buff.ly/QRXfwXz
His latest Theatreland column cuts through the hype and gets straight to what’s actually worth your time this month.
Read it here 👉
buff.ly/QRXfwXz
On the 12th day of Christmas m̵y̵ ̵t̵r̵u̵e̵ ̵l̵o̵v̵e̵ 𝕻𝖎𝖕𝖕𝖎𝖓 gave to me... 12 Magic Moments! ✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ““Upstairs at the Gatehouse has proved once again that they are capable of creating magic in their intimate space, a real castle in the clouds as it were.” — Adventures in Theatreland
🔥 nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ““Upstairs at the Gatehouse has proved once again that they are capable of creating magic in their intimate space, a real castle in the clouds as it were.” — Adventures in Theatreland
🔥 nowshow.ing/pippin
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On the 12th day of Christmas m̵y̵ ̵t̵r̵u̵e̵ ̵l̵o̵v̵e̵ 𝕻𝖎𝖕𝖕𝖎𝖓 gave to me... 12 Magic Moments! ✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ““Upstairs at the Gatehouse has proved once again that they are capable of creating magic in their intimate space, a real castle in the clouds as it were.” — Adventures in Theatreland
🔥 nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ““Upstairs at the Gatehouse has proved once again that they are capable of creating magic in their intimate space, a real castle in the clouds as it were.” — Adventures in Theatreland
🔥 nowshow.ing/pippin
On the 11th day of Christmas m̵y̵ ̵t̵r̵u̵e̵ ̵l̵o̵v̵e̵ 𝕻𝖎𝖕𝖕𝖎𝖓 gave to me... 11 lifters lifting!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The dance numbers performed by the players are impressive, with lifts and flips that have the audience in awe.” - Adventures In Theatreland
🎟️ Final week! Book now nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The dance numbers performed by the players are impressive, with lifts and flips that have the audience in awe.” - Adventures In Theatreland
🎟️ Final week! Book now nowshow.ing/pippin
January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
On the 11th day of Christmas m̵y̵ ̵t̵r̵u̵e̵ ̵l̵o̵v̵e̵ 𝕻𝖎𝖕𝖕𝖎𝖓 gave to me... 11 lifters lifting!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The dance numbers performed by the players are impressive, with lifts and flips that have the audience in awe.” - Adventures In Theatreland
🎟️ Final week! Book now nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The dance numbers performed by the players are impressive, with lifts and flips that have the audience in awe.” - Adventures In Theatreland
🎟️ Final week! Book now nowshow.ing/pippin
Weekend catch-up: When Bill Hicks gatecrashed respectable theatreland, by
Ray Nielsen http://dlvr.it/TQ7d7L
Ray Nielsen http://dlvr.it/TQ7d7L
January 3, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Weekend catch-up: When Bill Hicks gatecrashed respectable theatreland, by
Ray Nielsen http://dlvr.it/TQ7d7L
Ray Nielsen http://dlvr.it/TQ7d7L
Theatreland - The Swingles
In Another Light - John Spillane
Silver Deliverer - Aly & AJ
Alive and Well Enough - Jeff Daniels
Lush Life - Seth MacFarlane
What's Not To Love - John C Reilly
Sweet Illusions - Peter Capaldi
The Grey Album - Grey DeLise
Not For Lack Of Trying - dodie
I quit - HAIM
In Another Light - John Spillane
Silver Deliverer - Aly & AJ
Alive and Well Enough - Jeff Daniels
Lush Life - Seth MacFarlane
What's Not To Love - John C Reilly
Sweet Illusions - Peter Capaldi
The Grey Album - Grey DeLise
Not For Lack Of Trying - dodie
I quit - HAIM
January 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Theatreland - The Swingles
In Another Light - John Spillane
Silver Deliverer - Aly & AJ
Alive and Well Enough - Jeff Daniels
Lush Life - Seth MacFarlane
What's Not To Love - John C Reilly
Sweet Illusions - Peter Capaldi
The Grey Album - Grey DeLise
Not For Lack Of Trying - dodie
I quit - HAIM
In Another Light - John Spillane
Silver Deliverer - Aly & AJ
Alive and Well Enough - Jeff Daniels
Lush Life - Seth MacFarlane
What's Not To Love - John C Reilly
Sweet Illusions - Peter Capaldi
The Grey Album - Grey DeLise
Not For Lack Of Trying - dodie
I quit - HAIM
We've got magic to do, just for YOU 🔥
Less than two weeks left to see PIPPIN
🎟️ nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Glorious and unforgettable" - Adventures In Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Magic in 5 star abundance" - Theatre Design Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 "Pretty damn great - and sexy!" - London Pub Theatres
Less than two weeks left to see PIPPIN
🎟️ nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Glorious and unforgettable" - Adventures In Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Magic in 5 star abundance" - Theatre Design Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 "Pretty damn great - and sexy!" - London Pub Theatres
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We've got magic to do, just for YOU 🔥
Less than two weeks left to see PIPPIN
🎟️ nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Glorious and unforgettable" - Adventures In Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Magic in 5 star abundance" - Theatre Design Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 "Pretty damn great - and sexy!" - London Pub Theatres
Less than two weeks left to see PIPPIN
🎟️ nowshow.ing/pippin
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Glorious and unforgettable" - Adventures In Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Magic in 5 star abundance" - Theatre Design Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 "Pretty damn great - and sexy!" - London Pub Theatres
02/01/1940 Radio Times: Featuring And Anthony Sherwood Laughed'; Madge Elliott and Cyril Ritchard in 'Over And Up'; Blitz and Pieces'; Radio Rhythm Club; Sandy MacPherson; Big Occasions in Sport; Thirsty Work and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/4b4f8190b6e6436bb5488da02b2be159?page=20
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/4b4f8190b6e6436bb5488da02b2be159?page=20
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
02/01/1940 Radio Times: Featuring And Anthony Sherwood Laughed'; Madge Elliott and Cyril Ritchard in 'Over And Up'; Blitz and Pieces'; Radio Rhythm Club; Sandy MacPherson; Big Occasions in Sport; Thirsty Work and more
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/4b4f8190b6e6436bb5488da02b2be159?page=20
READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/4b4f8190b6e6436bb5488da02b2be159?page=20
My review of the year - 60 picks from across theatreland! - LouReviews - loureviews.blog/2025/12/30/m...
My review of the year - 60 picks from across theatreland! - LouReviews
In 2025, the reviewer highlights 60 outstanding theatre shows out of 270 seen, showcasing exceptional performances and original concepts. The selected productions, which ranged from plays to musicals,...
loureviews.blog
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
My review of the year - 60 picks from across theatreland! - LouReviews - loureviews.blog/2025/12/30/m...
When Bill Hicks gatecrashed respectable theatreland
When Bill Hicks gatecrashed respectable theatreland
Ray Nielsen on why the recording of his Revelations special at the Dominion Theatre was so groundbreaking
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December 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
When Bill Hicks gatecrashed respectable theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Pippin is a musical gem that will entice and delight musical theatre fans. Let the magic guide you to a wicked production, filled with soaring vocals, gorgeous staging and a beautiful journey." - Adventures in Theatreland
📆 Must end 11 January!
🎟️ Book now: nowshow.ing/pippin
📆 Must end 11 January!
🎟️ Book now: nowshow.ing/pippin
December 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Pippin is a musical gem that will entice and delight musical theatre fans. Let the magic guide you to a wicked production, filled with soaring vocals, gorgeous staging and a beautiful journey." - Adventures in Theatreland
📆 Must end 11 January!
🎟️ Book now: nowshow.ing/pippin
📆 Must end 11 January!
🎟️ Book now: nowshow.ing/pippin
“Brighter London For Theatreland - Travel By Underground”, by Harold Sandys Williamson, 1924.
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“Brighter London For Theatreland - Travel By Underground”, by Harold Sandys Williamson, 1924.
My latest thoroughly queer tale, "The Road of Mirrors" is in this new anthology from Lethe Press. It's a tale of ambition and obsession set in the struggling Parisian theatreland of WW I.
& the ebook is on sale here for only $3!
🎭🏳️🌈💙
& the ebook is on sale here for only $3!
🎭🏳️🌈💙
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
My latest thoroughly queer tale, "The Road of Mirrors" is in this new anthology from Lethe Press. It's a tale of ambition and obsession set in the struggling Parisian theatreland of WW I.
& the ebook is on sale here for only $3!
🎭🏳️🌈💙
& the ebook is on sale here for only $3!
🎭🏳️🌈💙
Off to Theatreland tonight to see Moulin Rouge. Been waiting forever to see it.
a man stands on a stage in front of a neon sign that says mou
ALT: a man stands on a stage in front of a neon sign that says mou
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November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Off to Theatreland tonight to see Moulin Rouge. Been waiting forever to see it.
Great fun to imagine Brendan Fraser and his exact double sauntering around theatreland at the same time
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Great fun to imagine Brendan Fraser and his exact double sauntering around theatreland at the same time
"Powerful, immediate, and enchanting" - this is Moominvalley in November, a new musical that is "Surprisingly profound and deeply moving,". (Adventures in Theatreland, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ).
🎟️ upstairsatthegatehouse.com/moomins
📆 Until 16 November
🎟️ upstairsatthegatehouse.com/moomins
📆 Until 16 November
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Powerful, immediate, and enchanting" - this is Moominvalley in November, a new musical that is "Surprisingly profound and deeply moving,". (Adventures in Theatreland, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ).
🎟️ upstairsatthegatehouse.com/moomins
📆 Until 16 November
🎟️ upstairsatthegatehouse.com/moomins
📆 Until 16 November
You're fine Fairy, they will have a lovely time.
All they need to do is be sensible, it's more the phone snatchers to keep an eye out for.
They will really enjoy it, I like it when I pop down to theatreland now and then.
💜💜🥰🥰🫂🫂
All they need to do is be sensible, it's more the phone snatchers to keep an eye out for.
They will really enjoy it, I like it when I pop down to theatreland now and then.
💜💜🥰🥰🫂🫂
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
You're fine Fairy, they will have a lovely time.
All they need to do is be sensible, it's more the phone snatchers to keep an eye out for.
They will really enjoy it, I like it when I pop down to theatreland now and then.
💜💜🥰🥰🫂🫂
All they need to do is be sensible, it's more the phone snatchers to keep an eye out for.
They will really enjoy it, I like it when I pop down to theatreland now and then.
💜💜🥰🥰🫂🫂
Moominvalley in November is, "Powerful, immediate and enchanting. Surprisingly profound and deeply moving. " (Adventures In Theatreland, ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ). For more about this incredible new musical, see the full review by Megan O'Neill.
🎟️ Book tickets to see Moominvalley today!
📆 Until 16 November
🎟️ Book tickets to see Moominvalley today!
📆 Until 16 November
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Moominvalley in November is, "Powerful, immediate and enchanting. Surprisingly profound and deeply moving. " (Adventures In Theatreland, ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ). For more about this incredible new musical, see the full review by Megan O'Neill.
🎟️ Book tickets to see Moominvalley today!
📆 Until 16 November
🎟️ Book tickets to see Moominvalley today!
📆 Until 16 November
#weekendsingles
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
#weekendsingles
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
Record shopping in London starts for me at Reckless in Soho as I can combine it with family theatreland trips - last night it was Mamma Mia! Reckless always has something good and who knew there were records in an Oxfam basement off Tottenham Court Road?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Profound and deeply moving.” Adventures in Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A musical for children this is not. This is stirring and thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
#moominvalleyinnovember #moominvalleymusical
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A musical for children this is not. This is stirring and thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
#moominvalleyinnovember #moominvalleymusical
October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Profound and deeply moving.” Adventures in Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A musical for children this is not. This is stirring and thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
#moominvalleyinnovember #moominvalleymusical
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A musical for children this is not. This is stirring and thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
#moominvalleyinnovember #moominvalleymusical
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Profound & deeply moving” Adventures in Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A totally individual, stunningly unique entry into the musical theatre canon” All That Dazzles
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Stirring & thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
🎟️ bit.ly/moominsmusical
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A totally individual, stunningly unique entry into the musical theatre canon” All That Dazzles
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Stirring & thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
🎟️ bit.ly/moominsmusical
October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Profound & deeply moving” Adventures in Theatreland
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A totally individual, stunningly unique entry into the musical theatre canon” All That Dazzles
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Stirring & thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
🎟️ bit.ly/moominsmusical
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A totally individual, stunningly unique entry into the musical theatre canon” All That Dazzles
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Stirring & thought-provoking; it speaks meaningfully about grief in allegorical way.” Mickey-Jo Theatre
🎟️ bit.ly/moominsmusical
Searchlight-Runrig
The Real Album-The Real Group
Theatreland-The Swingles
San Palerino-Charlie A'Court
The Real Album-The Real Group
Theatreland-The Swingles
San Palerino-Charlie A'Court
October 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Searchlight-Runrig
The Real Album-The Real Group
Theatreland-The Swingles
San Palerino-Charlie A'Court
The Real Album-The Real Group
Theatreland-The Swingles
San Palerino-Charlie A'Court
Theatreland London tribbing the great playwright Harold Pinter.
October 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Theatreland London tribbing the great playwright Harold Pinter.
Now at the #GarrickTheatre, Mel Brooks’ The Producers is a hilarious tale of two men plotting Broadway’s biggest flop—only for it to become a smash hit. Runs until 21 February 2026.
Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/west-end-london-aka-theatreland-tour/
📸 © Ursula Petula Barzey.
Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/west-end-london-aka-theatreland-tour/
📸 © Ursula Petula Barzey.
October 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Now at the #GarrickTheatre, Mel Brooks’ The Producers is a hilarious tale of two men plotting Broadway’s biggest flop—only for it to become a smash hit. Runs until 21 February 2026.
Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/west-end-london-aka-theatreland-tour/
📸 © Ursula Petula Barzey.
Related Tour:
https://www.guidelondon.org.uk/tours/west-end-london-aka-theatreland-tour/
📸 © Ursula Petula Barzey.
...
The High Llamas - Theatreland
Set 4
Charlie Drake - So This Is the Moon
Papills - Happy Fish
Shaun Cassidy - Wasp
Miss Emily - Solid Ground
Charlie Bruber - Complexion
The Emkays - Let Love Walk Out Again
The Caretaker - Drifting Sublime Hope
The High Llamas - Theatreland
Set 4
Charlie Drake - So This Is the Moon
Papills - Happy Fish
Shaun Cassidy - Wasp
Miss Emily - Solid Ground
Charlie Bruber - Complexion
The Emkays - Let Love Walk Out Again
The Caretaker - Drifting Sublime Hope
October 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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The High Llamas - Theatreland
Set 4
Charlie Drake - So This Is the Moon
Papills - Happy Fish
Shaun Cassidy - Wasp
Miss Emily - Solid Ground
Charlie Bruber - Complexion
The Emkays - Let Love Walk Out Again
The Caretaker - Drifting Sublime Hope
The High Llamas - Theatreland
Set 4
Charlie Drake - So This Is the Moon
Papills - Happy Fish
Shaun Cassidy - Wasp
Miss Emily - Solid Ground
Charlie Bruber - Complexion
The Emkays - Let Love Walk Out Again
The Caretaker - Drifting Sublime Hope