Heavy-handed cockney accents, underhanded Nazi’s and an animated misanthropic lion are all a part of the undervalued magic surround Bedknobs and Broomsticks. In a musical that blends the practical visual effects of apprentice witch, Eglantine Price against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain, the lite Mary Poppins production is a charmingly British but cheekier adaption of its overshadowing, Oscar-winning older sister.

Bringing a feel-good frenzy of rearranged tracks, catsuits and cars, Grease the Musical returns for a restrained renovation of its 1978 film.

Rock of Ages is a flatpack musical bolstered by its 80s pop-rock soundtrack and riff-heavy performances. The scenery-chewing ensemble ensures that audiences are engrossed by their Energiser bunny enthusiasm as the cast carry the seedy satire with friendly audience participation and charismatic performances.