Julia Rank

United Kingdom

Arts writer specialising in theatre. Assistant Editor, Musicals magazine.

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Substack
Palladium-palooza

'Radio 2 Celebrates Elaine Paige' and 'Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals'

London Theatre
03/31/2025
Discover the cast of 'Downton Abbey' on stage | London Theatre

Book tickets to see alumni of the beloved costume drama on stage, including Sophie McShera in *Shucked*, Imelda Staunton and Kevin Doyle in *Mrs Warren's Profession*, and Harry Hadden-Paton in *Here We Are*. Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Musicals Magazine
Backstage with... Simon Lipkin

Simon Lipkin, bringing authentic Jewish joy to his interpretation of Fagin in Matthew Bourne's staging of Oliver! in the West End, after a run in Chichester

Musicals Magazine
Hadestown | Live Show Review

The cast use their natural accents which heightens the timeless and universal qualities of the story

Musicals Magazine
Introducing the December 2024 issue of Musicals

Assistant Editor; Top 20 Shows of 2024 feature; interviews with Clive Rowe (Dick Whittington, Hackney Empire) and Simon Lipkin (Oliver!) and review of 'The Year That Made the Musical: 1924 and the the Glamour of Musical Theatre'

London Theatre
11/15/2024
The best comedies in the West End | London Theatre

From madcap hotels to Shakespeare's sparring lovers to high school matchmaking gone wrong, here are the London plays and musicals most likely to bring a smile to your face. Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

London Theatre
09/26/2024
Make a day out of 'SIX' in London | London Theatre

Immerse yourself in the glory of Westminster Abbey and the terrors of the Tower of London, and venture further afield to Hampton Court Palace and Windsor Castle. Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Musicals Magazine
Introducing the October issue of Musicals, featuring Tom Francis

Assistant Editor; The Curious Case of Benjamin Button feature; interviews with Joanna Ampil (Phantom of the Opera) and Zizi Strallen (Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist Musical); review of Fiddler on the Roof (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre)

Musicals Magazine
Oklahoma! in Concert | Review

The star-studded concert performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is playing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane for just two nights

London Theatre
08/15/2024
A guide to the songs from 'Hercules' | London Theatre

Learn more about Alan Menken and David Zippel's songs from the mythological musical, including "Go the Distance", "Zero to Hero", and "I Won't Say I'm in Love". Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Musicals Magazine
Backstage with... Jak Malone

Jak Malone, playing MI5 secretary Hester Leggatt (and other characters) in SpitLip's Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre in the West End

Musicals Magazine
Rising Star | Dujonna Gift

Starring in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) in the West End, this young performer refuses to be pigeonholed

OQ Connect
"Queen's Reads" - 'Diva' by Daisy Goodwin (OQ 1977)

OQ Daisy Goodwin is known for gilded historical escapism that's set among the upper echelons of society. Her previous novels include My Last Duchess, about the American 'dollar princesses' who married into the British aristocracy, and The Fortune Hunter, set in the court of the Empress Elisabeth ('Sissi') of Austria.

Musicals Magazine
Next to Normal | Review

The West End transfer of the rock musical starring Caissie Levy and Jack Wolfe is currently playing at Wyndham's Theatre

Musicals Magazine
Kiss Me, Kate | Short Review

The classic Cole Porter musical starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar is currently playing at the Barbican Theatre in London

Musicals Magazine
Top 10 Songs for Spring

The Easter weekend is upon us: we share some of our favourite songs for spring, including numbers involving love at first sight, physical and emotional healing, and all-out partying!

London Theatre
02/22/2024
Get to know the 'Wicked' creative team | London Theatre

Find out more about the creative team behind Broadway and West End hit *Wicked*, including director Joe Mantello and Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the music and lyrics. Read more on LondonTheatre.co.uk.

Musicals Magazine
Tribute to Chita Rivera

Remembering the electrifying Musical Theatre star who created the role of Anita in West Side Story on Broadway

OQ Connect
Miki Berenyi

Miki Berenyi (OQ 1980-1985), best known as a member of the band Lush, recently published a critically acclaimed and best-selling autobiography. OQ Julia Rank reviews Berenyi's book below.