Based on the novel by Terry Ronald, the musical BECOMING NANCY has recently opened at Birmingham Rep in the UK and features a book by Elliot Davis and a score from Stiles and Drewe. The show stars Joseph Peacock as David Starr, a boy cast unexpectedly in the role of Nancy in his school production of OLIVER! He is supported by a talented cast including Rebecca Trehearn, Genevieve Nicole, Paige Peddie, Joseph Vella, Stephen Ashfield, Richard Meek, and more. Check out Mickey-Jo's thoughts about this brand new production, currently receiving its UK premiere in this brand new review. • 00:00 | introduction 01:50 | synopsis 05:52 | the material 16:01 | the production 24:29 | the performances •

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As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre