Childbirth might be a nightmare but Southwark Playhouse never is; in this episode, we discuss the wonderful Ballad Lines, a mildly traumatic but beautifully sung new musical, playing at one of our favourite theatres.

Here's another episode about something musical theatre-adjacent which we've enjoyed at home (repeatedly) - the pure joy and genius that is Apple TV's Schmigadoon! Let the campaign for season 3 start here. Justice for Les Schmis!

Not only did it rain for the whole of January, but we also had weeks without a theatre trip so the whole thing was very sad. Not to worry though, because there's always made-for-TV Disney movies with the Jonas Brothers, dodgy sound levels and questionable dance moves.

Our first shows of 2026 take us to Panem (or, as Juno seems to think it is called, the E-Planet), Hawkins and, erm, some woods. It was like being on a gap year except it meant going to London for two days and noone got a henna tattoo or food poisoning.

It's time for our annual awards, when we celebrate the very best of the shows we saw in 2025. Do you like our new theme music? Juno remixed it because apparently she's a DJ now. Also, if Jamie Muscato does happen to be listening, nobody thinks you're a loser; it was just the competitive spirit getting to one of the presenters. Let us know which shows you'd award in the comments!

Three shows to discuss today and yet somehow the most iconic bits are Juno having oddly specific wedding cake ideas and a guest appearance from a member of our household making their Stage Appropriate debut.

One of our (and everyone's) most anticipated shows of 2025 is today's topic; will we buck the trend and be the one dissenting voice, claiming Paddington is not good?

No. Of course we won't. Don't be silly.

Happy Boxing Day, everyone! Or plain old happy December 26th if Boxing Day is not a thing where you are. What does it even mean? Noone knows.

Anyway, here's our episode on the long-awaited debut of musical theatre nerd favourite, Ride the Cyclone, currently playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Please excuse the random Stranger Things references; Juno's a teenager now and completely beyond control.