Musical

Every year, a group of fourth year medical students collaborate to put on a stage production, known as the Medics’ Musical. This year, they are performing West Side Story, and Impact sat down with a few of those involved to talk about the experience. Meeting before their rehearsal, the...

This uplifting musical follows the story of two Mormons who are sent to Uganda to teach people about their religion. I had never heard of the Mormon religion before seeing the show, a branch of Christianity initiated by Joseph Smith in the 1920s. They both trained as missionaries, and the...

When it comes to tried, tested, and loved musicals, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is among the top. Its unbelievably catchy music is written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, along with unforgettable lyrics by Tim Rice, two of the biggest names in the musical theatre world. Set alongside a...

Fame! is a musical that has the perfect mix of acting, singing and dancing. It’s infectious 80’s-themed music made me want to get up on stage and join in with the cast, so grab your neon clothing and leg-warmers before watching this production! The story follows a group of performing...

Sunny Afternoon, a musical based upon the music and life of The Kinks, is quintessentially British and endlessly enjoyable. Charting the rise to fame of four boys who grew up in working class families in Muswell Heath, the musical comically explores the various jaunts of a group of friends...

From the moment the play begins, with the death of our protagonists followed by an upbeat dance montage taking you through the 20th century, it becomes clear that DEAD: A Musical is utterly unlike anything you will have seen before. With singing woodlice, ghostly dance numbers and some seriously...

With a new musical, Like Clockwork, premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, Impact Arts spoke to director and co-writer, Dominic Howlett and co-writer Tom Martin about all things Musicality! Can you give us a sneak peek into the world of your musical, what is it about? Both: Grace has a...