Stage Door Chris
@stagedoor.bsky.social
General theatre fan but mostly musicals
Often found at Theatre Royal, Bath
Sometimes seen hanging around at Stage Doors after shows
I review all shows that I've seen but I'm not a professional theatre critic
Favourite show: Next To Normal
Often found at Theatre Royal, Bath
Sometimes seen hanging around at Stage Doors after shows
I review all shows that I've seen but I'm not a professional theatre critic
Favourite show: Next To Normal
Interval Thoughts
This is such a lovely show.
And for anybody who needs to hear this. We are really really going to need a cast recording of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind please. @the-rsc.bsky.social
This is such a lovely show.
And for anybody who needs to hear this. We are really really going to need a cast recording of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind please. @the-rsc.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Interval Thoughts
This is such a lovely show.
And for anybody who needs to hear this. We are really really going to need a cast recording of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind please. @the-rsc.bsky.social
This is such a lovely show.
And for anybody who needs to hear this. We are really really going to need a cast recording of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind please. @the-rsc.bsky.social
Theatre Show 49
Show: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Theatre: Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Review to follow.
Show: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Theatre: Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Review to follow.
February 17, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Theatre Show 49
Show: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Theatre: Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Review to follow.
Show: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Theatre: Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Review to follow.
Have arrived in Stratford ahead of a trip to see The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind at the wonderful Swan Theatre tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. It's here from 10th February to 28th March first before transferring to the West End. Really excited for this one. There's already a good buzz about it.
The first photos are out for new musical #TheBoyWhoHarnessedtheWind at #SohoPlace London (25 April - 18 July)
🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/339930/news/...
Based on the true story of #WilliamKamkwamba
Book/lyrics by #RichyHughes, Music/lyrics by #TimSutton
Directed by #LynetteLinton
#LondonTheatre
🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/339930/news/...
Based on the true story of #WilliamKamkwamba
Book/lyrics by #RichyHughes, Music/lyrics by #TimSutton
Directed by #LynetteLinton
#LondonTheatre
West End Photos: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | West End Theatre
The first production photos have dropped for the new musical The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at @SohoPlace Theatre in London.
www.westendtheatre.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Have arrived in Stratford ahead of a trip to see The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind at the wonderful Swan Theatre tomorrow (Tuesday) evening. It's here from 10th February to 28th March first before transferring to the West End. Really excited for this one. There's already a good buzz about it.
One of the hardest-working people at Edinburgh Fringe each year. If you've just been to see a musical, you can bet your life that Alexander will be outside to hand you a flyer as you leave the venue. A very lovely and very talented man.
We chat to composer & lyricist Alexander Bermange about the Off-Broadway debut of his award-winning musical I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical, running at NYC’s SoHo Playhouse until 28 Feb @sohoplayhousenyc.bsky.social #FiveQuestionsWith
musicaltheatrereview.com/five-questio...
musicaltheatrereview.com/five-questio...
February 16, 2026 at 1:29 PM
One of the hardest-working people at Edinburgh Fringe each year. If you've just been to see a musical, you can bet your life that Alexander will be outside to hand you a flyer as you leave the venue. A very lovely and very talented man.
Top Twenty Favourite 'W' Songs From Musicals
Part 1: 'W' Songs That Are Questions
Part 1: 'W' Songs That Are Questions
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Top Twenty Favourite 'W' Songs From Musicals
Part 1: 'W' Songs That Are Questions
Part 1: 'W' Songs That Are Questions
Third show added to my Edinburgh Fringe 2026 favourites.
I enjoyed this so much last year. It was my final show on my final day and really rounded off the whole experience brilliantly.
I enjoyed this so much last year. It was my final show on my final day and really rounded off the whole experience brilliantly.
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Third show added to my Edinburgh Fringe 2026 favourites.
I enjoyed this so much last year. It was my final show on my final day and really rounded off the whole experience brilliantly.
I enjoyed this so much last year. It was my final show on my final day and really rounded off the whole experience brilliantly.
Second show added to my Edinburgh Fringe 2026 favourites.
I'm thrilled that this wonderful show is returning. I saw it last year and it's brilliant! It must have been to have featured in my awards lists for Best Play and Best Performance In A Play (Connor Delves) in 2025.
@cadeltheplay.bsky.social
I'm thrilled that this wonderful show is returning. I saw it last year and it's brilliant! It must have been to have featured in my awards lists for Best Play and Best Performance In A Play (Connor Delves) in 2025.
@cadeltheplay.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Second show added to my Edinburgh Fringe 2026 favourites.
I'm thrilled that this wonderful show is returning. I saw it last year and it's brilliant! It must have been to have featured in my awards lists for Best Play and Best Performance In A Play (Connor Delves) in 2025.
@cadeltheplay.bsky.social
I'm thrilled that this wonderful show is returning. I saw it last year and it's brilliant! It must have been to have featured in my awards lists for Best Play and Best Performance In A Play (Connor Delves) in 2025.
@cadeltheplay.bsky.social
First show added to my Edinburgh Fringe 2026 favourites!
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
First show added to my Edinburgh Fringe 2026 favourites!
I'm especially eagerly awaiting your review of this one, Alun.
Ive booked to see The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry three times during its short run because I already know I'm going to love it and will very likely miss it when it's gone.
Ive booked to see The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry three times during its short run because I already know I'm going to love it and will very likely miss it when it's gone.
Just watched THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY opening night at the Haymarket and can’t escape the feeling that this glorious new musical will keep tearfully happy those of us who miss Benjamin Button so badly…. #HaroldFryMusical
February 11, 2026 at 6:40 AM
I'm especially eagerly awaiting your review of this one, Alun.
Ive booked to see The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry three times during its short run because I already know I'm going to love it and will very likely miss it when it's gone.
Ive booked to see The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry three times during its short run because I already know I'm going to love it and will very likely miss it when it's gone.
Yes, let the planning for August 2026 commence.
Too exciting, as always!
First batch of shows announced on Wednesday 11th February.
Too exciting, as always!
First batch of shows announced on Wednesday 11th February.
Blimey, the @edfringe.bsky.social programme launches next week. (The first bit anyway)
February 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Yes, let the planning for August 2026 commence.
Too exciting, as always!
First batch of shows announced on Wednesday 11th February.
Too exciting, as always!
First batch of shows announced on Wednesday 11th February.
Theatre Review 48
The Shawshank Redemption
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 7th February 2026
The Shawshank Redemption
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 7th February 2026
February 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Theatre Review 48
The Shawshank Redemption
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 7th February 2026
The Shawshank Redemption
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 7th February 2026
Theatre Show 48
Show: The Shawshank Redemption
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
Show: The Shawshank Redemption
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
February 7, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Theatre Show 48
Show: The Shawshank Redemption
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
Show: The Shawshank Redemption
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
I'll be representing all of us brilliant musical theatre nerds at tomorrow's NSPCC Number Day!
February 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I'll be representing all of us brilliant musical theatre nerds at tomorrow's NSPCC Number Day!
TOP THEATRE NEWS 2026 (JANUARY)
January 31, 2026 at 8:37 PM
TOP THEATRE NEWS 2026 (JANUARY)
I'm now subscribing to London Theatre Magazine. What a brilliant publication! Love it! £25 for twelve months. I recommend it to anybody who was saddened by the hole left when Musicals Magazine ended its run.
January 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM
I'm now subscribing to London Theatre Magazine. What a brilliant publication! Love it! £25 for twelve months. I recommend it to anybody who was saddened by the hole left when Musicals Magazine ended its run.
The West End theatre scene feels pretty underwhelming at the moment and my theatre in 2026 is very much based closer to home in Bath and Bristol. London shows I have booked to see are Dracula, Redcliffe, Paddington, Jesus Christ Superstar and THREE visits to The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry!
January 31, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The West End theatre scene feels pretty underwhelming at the moment and my theatre in 2026 is very much based closer to home in Bath and Bristol. London shows I have booked to see are Dracula, Redcliffe, Paddington, Jesus Christ Superstar and THREE visits to The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry!
Theatre Review 47
2:22 A Ghost Story
⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 24th January 2026
2:22 A Ghost Story
⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 24th January 2026
January 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Theatre Review 47
2:22 A Ghost Story
⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 24th January 2026
2:22 A Ghost Story
⭐⭐⭐
Theatre Royal, Bath
Saturday 24th January 2026
Theatre Show 47
Show: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
Show: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
January 24, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Theatre Show 47
Show: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
Show: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Theatre: Theatre Royal, Bath
Review to follow.
No one writes reviews quite like Alun.
Another absolute gem from this exquisite wordsmith.
Another absolute gem from this exquisite wordsmith.
Bit late to the party, but here’s my take on #BridgeTheatre #IntoTheWoods #Sondheim ajhlovestheatre.org/2026/01/13/i...
INTO THE WOODS – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – the magic, mayhem and unease of the Sondheim-Lapine masterpiece are served up with real style in this timely revival
Jamie Parker and Katie Brayben, photograph by Johan Persson INTO THE WOODS Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine directed by Jordan Fein Bridge Theatre, London ̵…
ajhlovestheatre.org
January 13, 2026 at 9:39 PM
No one writes reviews quite like Alun.
Another absolute gem from this exquisite wordsmith.
Another absolute gem from this exquisite wordsmith.
I only voted in the categories in which I'd seen shows.
I haven't voted for any show I haven't seen yet, e.g. Paddington.
I haven't voted for any show I haven't seen yet, e.g. Paddington.
January 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
I only voted in the categories in which I'd seen shows.
I haven't voted for any show I haven't seen yet, e.g. Paddington.
I haven't voted for any show I haven't seen yet, e.g. Paddington.
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
17) Best New Musical
17) Best New Musical
January 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
17) Best New Musical
17) Best New Musical
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
16) Best New Play
16) Best New Play
January 11, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
16) Best New Play
16) Best New Play
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
15) Best Musical Revival
15) Best Musical Revival
January 11, 2026 at 1:42 PM
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
15) Best Musical Revival
15) Best Musical Revival
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
14) Best West End Show
14) Best West End Show
January 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
14) Best West End Show
14) Best West End Show
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
13) Best Studio Production
13) Best Studio Production
January 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
I've submitted my votes for the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
13) Best Studio Production
13) Best Studio Production