Ovation, Chelmsford (2025)

24/07/2025

LETS MEET OUR NEW GUESTS ON THE SHOW THIS SUNDAY!!!

Our host Ian. G is live in the studio with our award-winning show with the latest news, views, rumours and music from the world of theatre! Including one hell of a guest, we are joined by Callum White, Alice Mason & Carole Hart from MADDS chatting about their upcoming production of Big Fish, coming to Maldon from the 20th August.

The Broadway musical “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman known for his fantastical and embellished tales, and his relationship with his son, Will. As Edward’s health declines, Will becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s stories, embarking on a journey to understand the man behind the myths. The story interweaves Edward’s past adventures with the present-day reality of his family, exploring themes of family, storytelling, and the enduring power of love.

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24/07/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!

Check out the brand new production shots for the transfer of 101 Dalmatians The Musical, which plays at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith until the 30th August.

The cast includes Britain’s Got Talent's Sydnie Christmas as Cruella De Vil, Jeff Brazier as Casper, JLS’ Aston Merrygold as Jasper, Laura Baldwin as Danielle, Dylan Collymore (Ensemble), Victoria Compson-Bradford (Swing), Benedict Hastings (Ensemble), Linford Johnson as Pongo, Lottie Johnson (Ensemble), Rachel Lea-Gray (Ensemble), Kenan Lewis Smith (Ensemble), Callum Martin (Ensemble), Ronan O’Hara (Swing), Joe Sleight (Ensemble), Samuel Thomas as Tom, Emma Thornett as Perdi, Chioma Uma (Ensemble), and Jhanaica Van Mook (Ensemble).

This new musical is based on Dodie Smith’s classic book, written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris. The creatives include director Bill Buckhurst, set designer David Woodhead, costume designer Sarah Mercadé, choreographer Lucy Hind, musical supervisor Alfonso Casado Trigo, orchestrator Jack Hopkins, puppet designer Jimmy Grimes, lighting designer James Whiteside, sound designer Chris Whybrow, musical director Leigh Stanford Thompson, and casting director Lucy Casson.

📷 Johan Persson

24/07/2025

CASTING FOR THE UK PREMIERE ANNOUNCED!

Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Love Quirks: A New Musical, coming to London’s The Other Palace from the 18th September until the 12th October after its celebrated Off-Broadway run.

Featuring poignant songs and deeply relatable characters, Love Quirks holds up a mirror to the awkward, honest and sometimes beautiful emotional chaos of adulthood.

The cast comprises Lewis Bear Brown (Pretty Woman the Musical, International tour) as Ryan, a q***r, witty and whimsical serial dater; Clodagh Greene (BARE, London Palladium) as Stephanie, the non-nonsense Brit; Ayesha Patel (Romeo and Juliet, Belgrade Theatre/Bristol Old Vic'/Hackney Empire) as Lili, a hilarious and wacky graduate student; and Tom Newland (The Pirates of Penzance, Wilton’s Music Hall/UK tour) as Chris, who’s a sweet American jock.

23/07/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A FIRST LOOK PRODUCTION SHOT!

Check out the first look production shots for Burlesque the Musical which is officially open at London’s Savoy Theatre on a limited run until September.

Burlesque the Musical, based on Steven Antin’s film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, will play a limited West End season until 6 September.

The cast includes Orfeh as Tess, Todrick Hall as Sean, Jess Folley as Ali Rose, Asha Parker Wallace as Nikki, Paul Jacob French as Jackson, and George Maguire as Vince, with Michael Afemare (Ensemble), Callum Bell (Swing), Courtenay Brady (Ensemble), Paje Campbell (Ensemble), Sophie Cracknell as Daphne, Hope Dawe (Alternate Ali Rose), Jake Dupree as Trey/Chardonnay, Marlee Fergusson (Ensemble), Angus Good (Swing), Charlotte Jaconelli as Queenie, Elly Jay (Swing), Idriss Kargbo (Stand-by Sean), Billie Kay as Sophia and Second Tess, Deja Linton (Ensemble), Hollie-Ann Lowe (Ensemble), Callum Macdonald (Cover for Vince and Trey), Alessia McDermott as Summer and Second Nikki, Jess Qualter as Spring, Liam Roodhouse (Ensemble), Janine Somcio (Ensemble), India Thornton (Dance Captain and Swing), and Daniel Wijingaarden (Ensemble).

As well as playing Sean, Todrick Hall, one of the most high profile and prolific storytellers in the world, is lead composer of the production as well as director and choreographer.

Burlesque The Musical is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles with songs by Christina Aguilera, Diane Warren and Sia, and new music by Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

📸 Pamela Raith

23/07/2025

WE HAVE NEW GUESTS ON THE SHOW THIS SUNDAY!!!

Our host Ian. G is live in the studio with our award-winning show with the latest news, views, rumours and music from the world of theatre! Including one hell of a guest, we are joined by MADDS chatting about their upcoming production of Big Fish, coming to Maldon from the 20th August.

The Broadway musical “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman known for his fantastical and embellished tales, and his relationship with his son, Will. As Edward’s health declines, Will becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s stories, embarking on a journey to understand the man behind the myths. The story interweaves Edward’s past adventures with the present-day reality of his family, exploring themes of family, storytelling, and the enduring power of love.

To listen live check out all the links below.

💻Listen live at www.citysound.radio
📱On app
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Email [email protected]

23/07/2025

CATCHUP IS LIVE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE!

If you missed last Sunday's show, it is now live for your listening pleasure via the Mixcloud app and our social stories. Including the link below. We were joined by the wonderful Louise Cielecki from Greenwich Theatre, chatting about their upcoming Family Friendly Summer Season.

Greenwich Theatre has announced the cast for their summer season of family shows, a double bill of classic favourites The 3 Musketeers and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Both productions will run from late July to late August 2025, featuring a dynamic ensemble of six emerging performers, who bring fresh energy to these family-friendly adventures.

The cast of six will bring to life the musical adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale, The 3 Musketeers. Reimagined in the French city of Carcassonne, the production is penned by multi-award winner and Greenwich favourite Anthony Spargo (Alice’s Adventures Underground, Olivier Award nominee; The Game’s Afoot, Madame Tussauds; Robin Hood, Snow White, Dick
Whittington and his Cat, Greenwich Theatre) winner of Best Script and co-recipient of the Best Panto at the UK Pantomime Awards 2025.

With the same joy and wit as Greenwich Theatre’s annual pantomime, the show will incorporate a string of huge hits, revitalised by David Haller for a virtuoso company of actor musicians led by musical director Michaela Murphy. Directed by Greenwich Theatre’s Artistic Director, James Haddrell, with Ella McKeown as Associate Director, the production promises a swashbuckling adventure full of memorable characters, including the pioneering d’Artagnan, the enigmatic Roquefort, and the scheming Cardinal Richelieu.

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22/07/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE NEW ARTWORK!

Checknout yhe new artwork dropped for the UK premiere of Samuel D. Hunter's Clarkston, which will play at London's Trafalgar Theatre from the 17th September until the 22nd November.

Directed by Jack Serio, Joe Locke will make his West End debut in the production, starring opposite Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville.

The creative team also includes set and costume designer Milla Clarke, lighting designer Stacey Derosier, sound designer George Dennis, casting director Stuart Burt and dramaturg John Baker.

“You have this idea in your head of the person you could be”

On a journey West to rediscover himself, Jake unexpectedly meets Chris – a kindred soul hiding in a night shift at a Costco in a rural American town. As their bond deepens, so does their sense of adventure. Maybe they could finally give life new meaning by chasing something more – like the intrepid explorers Lewis and Clark before them.

Clarkston is a modern frontier story that blazes a trail through friendship, acceptance, love and the hope of new discoveries.

Tickets for the production are now on sale

📷 Emilio Madrid

22/07/2025

WEST END TRANSFER ANNOUNCED ALONG WITH SINGLE RELEASE!

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will transfer to London’s West End in 2026, with dates and theatre to be announced.

The joyous and life-affirming new musical had its world premiere at Chichester Festival Theatre this Spring, where it sold out the entire season and opened to five-star reviews and standing ovations. The production starred Mark Addy as Harold, Jenna Russell as Maureen, and Jack Wolfe as The Balladeer. It is based on the best-selling novel by Rachel Joyce and directed by Katy Rudd.

Passenger (AKA Mike Rosenberg), who wrote the music and lyrics for the critically acclaimed new musical, said: “I never thought I would write a musical. But when I was asked, I read the book and immediately fell in love with it. I love the story and I resonate so deeply with the characters and the journeys they go on. I instantly knew that it was something that I had to be a part of. It’s been a real labour of love - not just for me, but all of the amazing people involved in the production.”

The musical tells the moving story of Harold Fry. Grey, tired and lonely, he receives a letter from an old friend and heads out to post his reply and keeps walking. From South Devon to Berwick upon Tweed, he leaves his bewildered wife Maureen behind.

The single has been released on all streaming platforms from the new concept album with collaboration with Jack Wolfe.

19/07/2025

INITIAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST EVER UK TOUR!

The Crown’s Ed McVey and Eastenders alum and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Maisie Smith will star as Ripley and Marge, in the first ever UK tour of THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, on the 4th September.

Ed and Maisie will star in the roles until the end of 2025.

THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY is a The Faction production, adapted and directed by Mark Leipacher.

"I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary."

Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition.

Tom Ripley is a nobody–until he’s offered an unexpected opportunity: travel to Italy and bring home the wealthy and carefree Dickie Greenleaf. But as Tom is drawn into Dickie’s glittering world of privilege, his obsession takes a dark turn. What begins as an innocent invitation spirals into a web of lies, identity theft, and murder.

Set against the sun-drenched backdrop of 1950s Italy, this gripping stage adaptation of THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY brings Patricia Highsmith’s iconic novel to life in a thrilling new production. With razor-sharp dialogue, psychological intensity, and a chillingly charismatic antihero, this is Ripley as you’ve never seen him before.

19/07/2025

A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG ANNOUNCES CASTING!

Mischief have announced the complete cast for their new festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, which begins West End performances at the Apollo Theatre from the 6th December, following a UK tour that kicks off in Salford.

The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. It’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc yet again?

This brand-new Goes Wrong comedy brings the chaos and humour of the Cornley Amateur Drama Society back to the stage. Written by original Mischief members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, the production also marks the return of director Matt DiCarlo, following critical acclaim for his West End directorial debut with The Comedy about Spies.

The show embarks on a short UK tour from 2 November, opening at the Lowry in Salford before visiting Cheltenham, Cardiff, and Bath, ahead of its West End run. The tour will then continue to crash its way around the UK until March 2026, with further dates at Nottingham, Aylesbury, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Canterbury.

18/07/2025

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE A SNEAK PEEK INSIDE THE REHEARSAL ROOM!

Check out a sneak peek inside the rehearsal room ahead of the UK premiere of new musical Saving Mozart by Charli Eglington, which will play at London’s The Other Palace from the 28th July until the 30th August.

The production features a stellar cast of musical theatre superstars including Aimie Atkinson as Nannerl, Jack Chambers as Mozart, Erin Caldwell as Constanze, Jordan Luke Gage as Salieri, Douglas Hansell as Leopold, and Gloria Onitiri as Anna Maria.

Child prodigy. Musical rebel. Outcast. Icon. Step into the mind of a genius—and meet the extraordinary women who shaped, challenged, and ultimately saved him.

Inspired by Nannerl, the sister who played before he did. Driven by Leopold, the father who demanded perfection. Resurrected by Constanze, the wife who refused to let the world forget. Shunned by society. Fuelled by brilliance. This is the Mozart you’ve never met—raw, human, electric. Saving Mozart is a bold new musical based on a powerful true story of passion, defiance, and music that refused to die.

📸 Danny Kaan

18/07/2025

LETS MET OUR FINAL PERFORMER AT THE DISNEY LOVERS PARADISE IS COMING TO HOBOX CHELMSFORD!

Josh has been a performer since the ripe ol’age of 6. He has spent most of his adult life treading the boards on the AmDram scene and on occasion, dipping his toes into the professional world.

Josh has been a huge fan of all things musical and of course, Disney since day dot. Personal faves will always be the works of The Sherman Brothers and of course, Alan Menken. These timeless classics and soundtracks created an absolute monster and made Josh the ‘vaudevillian’ he is today.

The Boy That Never Grew Up…

Josh is also a Pantomime Dame so never needs much of an excuse to embrace his inner child and have fun with a crowd!

He can’t wait to perform at ‘The Hot Box’ with this incredible lineup and hopes to see you all there for a night of pure magic. Huge shout out to Ian and Ovation for this joyous opportunity.

Be Our Guest This August! 🥹

Doors open at 7pm for 5 hours of non-stop fun and frolics for only £10. Grab your friends, your favourite shoulder pal, and get your tickets now!

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