Musicals and Stage

• Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.99   |  Saving you £13.00 (185.98%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Following the successful video release of Cats comes another Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it's a savvy choice. It hasn't been represented on film before, it's short enough (78 minutes) to present without cuts and it has the star-power of former teen icon Donny Osmond, who played over 1,800 performances across North America. Rather than record a live performance, Cats director David Mallet conceived Joseph as a film, though one that is based strongly on co-director Steven Pimlott's 1991 London revival and relies more on camerawork than venturing beyond its stagelike sets.Lloyd Webber's first project with lyricist Tim Rice was originally written in 1968 as a school cantata; accordingly, this film uses a framing sequence of a school recital, with an audience of clapping, singing kids and members of the faculty playing the roles. The Old Testament tale of Joseph and his coat of many colours gets a splashy, vigorous treatment with an energetic cast, Las Vegas-style glitz and catchy, eclectic songs, including "Any Dream Will Do", "Close Every Door", the peppy "Go, Go, Go Joseph" and various bits of country, calypso and Elvis. Osmond is perfect in the title role, with a strong voice and winning persona, while London stage veteran Maria Friedman performs well in the central role of the narrator. Richard Attenborough appears (and sings a little) as Jacob, and Joan Collins makes a brief, non-singing cameo.Joseph certainly isn't revolutionary musical theatre, but if you view it as a kids' show, it's a silly good time (though there are poignant moments too). Parents should note, however, that this production might warrant a little discretion due to one suggestive scene and some risqu&ecute; costumes. --David Horiuchi, Amazon.com

• Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (4KUHD + Blu-ray + Digital Download) | 4K UHD | (26/11/2018) from £6.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again. Ten years after Mamma Mia! The Movie grossed more than $600 million, you're invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA. With the film's original cast returning and new additions including Lily James, Andy Garcia and Oscar® winner Cher.

• Les Miserables | 4K UHD | (11/09/2023) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Hugh Jackman and Academy Award® winners Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway star in this critically-acclaimed adaptation of the epic musical phenomenon. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe), after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. This enthralling story is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit and an unforgettable experience. Product Features Les Misérables Singing Live The Stars Of Les Misérables Creating The Perfect Paris The Original Masterwork: Victor Hugo's Les Misérables The West End Connection Les Misérables On Location Battle At The Barricade Feature Commentary With Director Tom Hooper

• West Side Story Blu-ray | Blu Ray | (07/03/2022) from £10.75   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  From producer and director Steven Spielberg, with a script by screenwriter and playwright Tony Kushner, comes West Side Story. An adaptation of the 1957 musical, the film tells the tale of forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Product Features Over 90 minutes of behind-the-scenes bonus extras including the stories of west side story & the songs.

• That's Entertainment Box Set | DVD | (17/10/2005) from £12.49   |  Saving you £-2.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  This box set includes That's Entertainment That's Entertainment Part II That's Entertainment Part III.

• Elvis 7-film Collection | DVD | (09/05/2022) from £14.93   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Jailhouse Rock:- Elvis Presley stars as a hotheaded young singer in this raw-edged rock 'n' roll classic--Jailhouse Rock. Young Vince Everett (Presley) goes to prison for accidentally killing a man in a barroom brawl while defending a young woman's honor. After Everett's cellmate teaches him how to play guitar and encourages him to sing, Everett's hip-swiveling, electrifying performance at a jailhouse concert leads to stardom. But fame quickly gives Everett an oversized ego, and only the loss of his voice and the loyalty of his friends as he struggles to sing again teach Everett to appreciate his good fortune. Viva Las Vegas:- Elvis Presley (Lucky Jackson) and Ann-Margret (Rusty Martin) star in this fast, fun and sexy story of a racecar driver who chases hot cars and beautiful girls. While working as a waiter in Las Vegas in order to earn money to pay for his new motor car, Lucky swims in a sea of all the wrong girls, until he finally stumbles upon the right one, the woman he loves, Rusty Martin. In this playful battle of the sexes, Lucky and Rusty engage in srewball situations true to romantic comedy fashion, until Lucky ends up losing Rusty and must search the glittering desert Mecca in order to win her back. Girl Happy:- Elvis Presley stars as a singer on an undercover assignment to chaperone the rich and sexy daughter of a Chicago mob boss. Sun, sand and girls in bikinis! Band singer Rusty Wells (Presley) wants some time off from his Chicago nightclub gig to enjoy the springtime migration of young, beautiful women to the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The gangster owner of the Chicago club agrees to let Rusty go ... if Rusty keeps a surreptitious eye on his beautiful, rebellious daughter. Now, a simple Easter vacation trip to Florida turns into this madcap musical adventure. Spinout:- Three beauties vie for a bandleader's attentions, including the daughter of a race car owner who wants the young man to drive his car in an upco ming rally. Elvis: That's The Way It Is:- On July 31, 1969, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. This feature-length concert film crosses the footlights, revealing the legendary singer as a man preparing for an emotional career comeback, the fans who traveled from all over the world for this history-making event ... and the electrifying live performance of the man who gave us rock 'n' roll. Elvis On Tour:- The spotlight turns on Elvis Presley, the man and the legend, the past and the present in this special presentation revealing the relationship between the star, the people close to him and his devoted concert fans.The King of Rock 'n' Roll was a legend at an age when most young people are trying to decide what to do with their lives. On the way to a permanent niche in history, the real story of his beginnings and rise were obscure. Now, for the first time, the original rocker shares a personal part of himself with the public. This is Elvis:-He never played to an unsold seat. Better known by his given name than anyone else, his voice has been heard by more people than any other performer's. His motion pictures became box office triumphs on the strength of his name alone. His raw talent, which sprang from America's Southern backwoods, changed the course of popular music and culture. On the day Elvis Presley died--August 17, 1977--there was pandemonium outside his Memphis home and around the world. He was only 42, and to millions he was magic.

• The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall | DVD | (24/03/2025) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Bride And Prejudice | DVD | (30/03/2005) from £6.99   |  Saving you £11.00 (220.44%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The director of "Bend it Like Beckham" adds a little Bollywood style to Jane Austen's classic tale, "Pride and Prejudice."

• Oh Calcutta! | DVD | (03/11/2008) from £11.92   |  Saving you £8.07 (67.70%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The World's Longest Running Erotic Stage Musical! Written by luminaries including John Lennon Sam Shepard and Samuel Beckett this adult musical matched the magic of Broadway with the exhilaration of a peep show over a rock score performed by a live band. Debuting in 1969 and running for a record 17 years the notoriously erotic stage musical Oh! Calcutta! playfully challenged taboos by representing the sexual revolution in a series of uproarious skits dance and naughty musical numbers performed (mostly) in the nude. From an elaborately-concocted scene in which a crafty virgin gets the upper hand on her seducer to a hilarious rendition of awkward first-time swingers Oh! Calcutta! gleefully runs roughshod over prudish no-no's while never taking sex too seriously. Directed by British theatre critic Kenneth Tynan Oh! Calcutta! is equal parts hubris and hilarity acting out on stage what usually never leaves the bedroom to side-splitting and blush-worthy effect.

• Hair | DVD | (06/08/2001) from £9.96   |  Saving you £3.03 (30.42%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Milos Forman's 1979 film of the 1968 musical Hair is far more watchable than it has any right to be. Controversial though the original stage version might have been at the time, it has not dated well. It was written back when most people thought the Vietnam War was a good idea and long hair on men a signifier of a hopelessly corrupt society, rather than the other way around. By the time the belated movie adaptation arrived attitudes had changed, and what made Hair so unique had become commonplace. However, the exuberance of the performances (led by Treat Williams) and the enduring appeal of some of the songs makes this movie version of Hair, even today, entirely impossible to dislike. On the DVD: The only extra is the theatrical trailer which, much like the film itself, is quite a cute period piece. Inexplicably, the scene-searching menu is not arranged by song, making it infuriatingly difficult to locate the tune you want, unless you already know the movie so well, which would leave little point in hearing these songs again anyway. --Andrew Mueller

• Singin' In The Rain | Blu Ray | (20/06/2022) from £19.97   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol (Gene Kelly) is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy (Donald O'Connor), prospective ladylove (Debbie Reynolds) and shrewish costar (Jean Hagen). Rediscover the musical masterpiece Singin' in the Rain in showstopping 4K Ultra HD. Product Features Commentary by Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Cyd Charisse, Kathleen Freeman, Stanley Donen, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Baz Luhrmann and Rudy Behlmer Also on Blu-ray™ : Singin' in the Rain: Raining on a New Generation Jump-to-Song Feature Theatrical Trailer

• Fiddler On The Roof | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Fiddler on the Roof arrived in cinemas in 1971, seven years after the Sheldon Harnick/Jerry Bock musical about Jewish life in a pre-Revolution Russian village first gripped Broadway. Based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, with its potent mixture of sentiment and religious and historical context, it remains one of the most popular shows of the modern age. With the help of an outstanding performance from Topol as Tevye--the milkman with five daughters kicking at the constraints of tradition--Norman Jewison's captivating film retains a moving intimacy in its portrayal of relationships in changing times. But it also stretches the possibilities of location shooting--in this case the countryside of the former Yugoslavia--further than any musical movie before or since. The villagers are played by the inhabitants of the area, lending a poignant realism to the vibrant crowd scenes. And the cinematography is spectacular, with Jewison's clever use of distance generating an epic feel that helps to explain the story's continuing resonance and popularity. Topol's career-defining star turn is balanced by the warmth and sensitivity of the surrounding performances, particularly Norma Crane as his abrasive wife Golda. British sitcom fans will spot early appearances by Roger Lloyd Pack, and Ruth Madoc as the demonic butcher's wife, Fruma Sarah. At nearly three hours, it's a long emotional haul, but aided by some of the most beautiful songs in musical history, Jewison's Fiddler is ageless. On the DVD: Fiddler on the Roof Special Edition is presented on DVD in widescreen with a Dolby soundtrack that makes a mighty meal of John Williams' Oscar-winning musical adaptation. The most fascinating extras are a making-of documentary that shows a youthful, slightly tetchy Jewison at work, and a 2003 reminiscence in which all of his passion and feel for the piece has survived intact. He shares a commentary with Topol crammed with vivid memories and context. There is also a photographic gallery showing the resources that were used to give the film its authenticity, and Jewison reads extracts from original Aleichem stories. --Piers Ford

• Cats - Ultimate Edition | Blu Ray | (02/09/2013) from £7.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (87.61%)   |  RRP £14.99

  One of the longest-running musicals in West End and Broadway history has now been re-mastered in High Definition for Blu-Ray. Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats one of the most famous musicals of all time first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. 'Memory' one of its many classic songs became an instant worldwide hit. Since then Cats has smashed records and conquered the world. Boasting an all-star cast headed by Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills breathtaking visuals and the full digital sound of an eighty piece orchestra this Ultimate Edition Blu-Ray will lead you deep into the mysterious world of Cats. Cats - as you've never seen it before - more mesmerising and magical than you could possibly imagine. Special Features: Character Make-up with Karen Dawson Harding Making of Cats Featurette Interviews with Andrew Lloyd Webber Cameron Mackintosh Trevor Nunn Gillian Lynne John Napier Gerry Schoenfield

• Les Misérables: The Staged Concert | DVD | (02/11/2020) from £7.45   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals. Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year in London's West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now experience the musical phenomenon at home, after it broke box office records and sold out its entire 16 week season. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed - an absolute must-see for any fans of musical theatre or live event cinema.

• Take Me Out to the Ball Game | Blu Ray | (02/09/2024) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Taboo | DVD | (17/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Boy George's hit new musical Taboo is a glittering funny and audacious spectacle celebrating the exotic fashions the exuberant lifestyles and extraordinary characters of London's 1980's New Romantic movement in one of the most original and colourful musicals ever seen. Taboo features 20 new songs written by Boy George alongside classic hits like Do You Really Want To Hurt Me and Karma Chameleon. Nominated for 4 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical Best Actor in a musical

• You'll Never Get Rich | DVD | (03/11/2003) from £10.00   |  Saving you £2.99 (29.90%)   |  RRP £12.99

  After his wife discovers a telltale diamond bracelet impresario Martin Cortland tries to show he's not chasing after showgirl Sheila Winthrop. Choreographer Robert Curtis gets caught in the middle of the boss's scheme. Army conscription offers Robert the perfect escape from his troubles - or does it?

• Dreamgirls | DVD | (28/05/2007) from £3.80   |  Saving you £16.19 (426.05%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's.

• Paint Your Wagon | DVD | (04/02/2002) from £5.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (116.86%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Set in No Name City California during the gold rush this musical comedy concerns prospectors Ben and Pardner and their unusual nuclear family. The business partners strike a deal to share Ben's wife Elizabeth whom Ben purchased from a Mormon. But the free-thinking Ben is worried about rivalry over Elizabeth from the town's all-male population hungry for female company. So he arranges to kidnap a stagecoach full of working girls on their way to a nearby city and sets up a brothel

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker | DVD | (29/09/2017) from £23.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A