This week we’re reviewing an exciting array of productions that span genres from comedy and dark drama to thrilling suspense and musical theatre. We’re diving into The Habits, Alterations, and Weather Girl, and we also bring you insights from the media event of Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical. Plus, we sit down with Jennifer Jennings and Phillip McMahon, the Co-Creators/Directors of THISISPOPBABY, to discuss their groundbreaking work and their upcoming hit show WAKE.

The Habits

In The Habits, three friends – Jess, Maryn, and Milo – continue their quest to defeat the Nightmare King in a board game café. But what starts as a fun, fantastical escape soon begins to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. This debut play from Jack Bradfield explores friendship, dreams, and the power of imagination, with heartfelt performances that will have you laughing and thinking long after the curtain falls. Directed by Ed Madden, it’s a funny and gripping production that’s sure to resonate with anyone who’s ever wanted to escape into a world of fantasy.

Alterations

Alterations tells the intense, high-stakes story of Walker Holt, a tailor with big dreams who’s pushed to the brink in 24 hours as he tries to fulfil an impossible order. Set against the backdrop of 1970s London, this reinvigorated version of Michael Abbensetts' seminal work delves deep into the Guyanese experience and the sacrifices made by the Windrush generation. Directed by Lynette Linton, the play is a gripping mix of drama, ambition, and moral complexity, as relationships and friendships are tested under immense pressure.

Weather Girl

Weather Girl is a dark comedy that explores the absurdity of modern life through the eyes of Stacey, a California weather girl who is living an oversexed and overpaid life amidst the chaos of wildfires and climate catastrophe. But when her world is flipped upside down, Stacey discovers something that might just save us all. Written by Brian Watkins, this sharp, fast-paced production delivers both laughs and a biting commentary on the state of the planet. With a stand-out performance by Julia McDermott, Weather Girl is a brilliantly dark and funny look at the world we’re living in.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical

Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical takes the iconic films of Alfred Hitchcock and weaves them into a thrilling, suspense-filled musical, with a cast of musical theatre royalty. The world premiere production features a stellar ensemble, including Scarlett Strallen, Sally Ann Triplett, Nicola Hughes, Gary Milner, and Damian Humbley. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle, this inventive musical brings Hitchcock’s signature dark humor and suspense to the stage with a toe-tapping score by Steven Lutvak and a witty book by Jay Dyer.

Interview with Jennifer Jennings and Phillip McMahon

We sit down with Jennifer Jennings and Phillip McMahon, Co-Creators/Directors of THISISPOPBABY, to discuss their incredible journey in creating shows that push boundaries between popular culture, counterculture, and high art. They share insights into their work and the inspiration behind their smash-hit show WAKE, which took Dublin city by storm with a critically acclaimed performance at The National Stadium.

Join us for an episode filled with thought-provoking drama, dark comedy, musical thrills, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most exciting creators in the world of theatre today!

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