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Can a fictional detective solve a real-life murder case? Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Fiend answers this question by having the world-famous detective attempt to solve the infamous Jack the Ripper case. Recently, we had the chance to talk to Adam Meggido, the director of this production, about what it’s been like bringing the show to life.

Fool’s Moon is a self-described “anarchic, genre-bending cabaret night where the mischievous come out and play.” Walking into the Soho Theatre Downstairs, you are greeted by large red curtains covering the typical standup background of the brick wall. Jazz music plays throughout the preshow, making for a very well-themed underground cabaret.

Recently, BroadwayWorld had the opportunity to see a rehearsal for Priscilla the Party, which opens 1 March at HERE at Outernet. After watching the cast perform songs from the show, we got to interview several of the cast members - Trevor Ashely [Gay Cliché], Owain Williams [Tick/Mitzi], Dakota Starr [Bernadette] and Reece Kerridge [Adam/Felicia].

'Entering Dock X for Macbeth, you are greeted by a large, dark space filled with audience members, jazz music playing as you wait for the theatre to open. Suddenly, a siren begins to wail. This is the call to enter the theatre and audience members are greeted by scenes of destruction and soldiers staring with empty eyes at the chaos around them.'

Houdini’s Greatest Escape, put on by New Old Friends in association with Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, tells the story of the great escape artists Harry Houdini and his wife, Bess, as they travel to England with the hopes of being invited to perform at King Edward’s Royal Gala. But, things quickly take a turn when they are framed for murder and robbery.

'Do you like picnics? Charlie Vero-Martin certainly does, and she’s ready to share her love for the activity with the world. Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic is a collection of sketches is Vero-Martin interjecting between them, telling us about how excited she is for our big picnic at the end of the show.'

As the cast settle into the run, BroadwayWorld had the chance to chat with Faith Omole, who plays Regan, one of Lear’s daughters, in the Almeida Theatre's production of King Lear. We discussed how she first got into the theatre world, what it has been like to take on the role of Regan and what she hopes audiences take away from King Lear.

Eleanor Rhode directs a modern version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, starring Mathew Baynton of Horrible Histories and Ghosts fame as Bottom, the fool who becomes one of several victims of fairy mischief. But, in a delightful twist, the star of the show is Puck, who was played by Premi Tamang due to the indisposition of Rosie Sheehy.

BroadwayWorld was invited to a celebration of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre. We were treated to a Q&A with Dan Gillespie Sells (Music), Ivano Turco (Jamie New), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge) and Talia Palamathanan (Pritti Pasha), hosted by Jonathan Butterell (Director). Here are some highlights from the Q&A, as well as an interview with Ivano!

'If the world is the Titanic, we are the people on the sinking ship and Milo Edwards is our entertainment as the ship goes down.'

'Brent Would’s Got Wood is a “drag king cabaret romp,” with Would (Francesca Reid) desperately attempting to find love through flirting with and singing to audience members. The show’s description even mentions the opportunity to “win a date” with Would - it would appear we’re in for quite the romantic evening!'

'Jessica Fostekew: Mettle is a show in which Fostekew talks about her life through observational comedy. Whether it’s her son’s obsession with drill rapper Central Cee or her partner’s strange flirting techniques, Fostekew is looking at her life and sharing her thoughts with us - the good, the bad and the controversial.'

'Henry Moss: Henry Queen of Squats begins with the sounds of an orchestra warming up before the lights dim. From those first few seconds, you can tell that you’re in for a dramatic performance, and Moss certainly lives up to these expectations'

'Written by Katie Sayer and Will Johnston and directed by Phoebe Gibby, Love’s A Beach follows Ben [Iain Ferrier] and Cyrus [James Akka], the winners of a dating reality show, after their time on the screen as they settle into life together as a couple.'

'Written by and starring Sidsel Rostrup and Suzy Kohane, Hexenhammer takes a look at the book of the same name, translated into English as “The Hammer of Witches,” the 15th-century guide to witch hunting. Rostrup and Kohane take on the roles of the authors of Hexenhammer, Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger, throwing on monk’s robes.'

'Self-Raising begins with a sack of flour. But it’s not just a sack of flour. The show begins with writer and performer, Jenny Sealey, telling us how it was originally meant to be an adaptation of Annie Fine’s Flour Babies, but quickly changed into Sealey telling her own life story. Just with a few more bags of flour.'

Julia Masli: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha is an absurd yet strangely comforting hour of agony aunt-style comedy that will leave you slightly nervous about having a microphone attached to a prosthetic leg being placed in front of your face for you to confess your fears to the world.

Recently, we chatted with Rachel John and Ashley Samuels, who play Zulieka and Ferdy in The Big Life. We discussed the different paths they took to get into the theatre industry, the roles they play within the show and what it is like being a part of the revival twenty years after.

Gwyneth Goes Skiing is a fun and delightfully queer show that has lots of hilarious audience participation and some great musical moments (even if it is a play with music). It is full of joy and some truly silly puns that had be groaning with a smile. I look forward to seeing more from Awkward Productions in the future!

Bronco Billy is a fun show with some great performers and catchy songs. While a more developed plot would have been appreciated, it is still a show that will have you smiling throughout. If you’re a fan of pantomimes and/or a fan of country music, you’ll definitely be a fan of this!