Amateur theatre in a nutshell
What does a theatre director do, and how is that different from the producer and the assistant director? A performer and first-time director explains the am dram production team.
Christmas musicals are the comfort blankets of amateur theatre. Audiences love them, tickets sell themselves, and there is something about singing about snow in a draughty church hall that just…
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.
Is Grease a jukebox musical? It sounds like a collection of 1950s hits, but here’s why the answer is actually no.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Everything I know about Guys and Dolls, the plot, the characters, the songs, and why it remains one of the greatest musicals ever written.
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…
