Musicals and Stage

• Cover Girl | DVD | (06/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Rita Hayworth Academy Award winner Gene Kelly Phil Silvers and Eve Arden star in this lavishly produced musical about a nightclub dancer from Brooklyn who leaves her sweetheart after winning a Cover Girl contest - only to learn that fame and fortune are no substitute for true love. Rusty Parker is a chorus girl at a nightclub run by her sweetheart Danny McGuire. Driven by ambition she enters a ""Cover Girl"" contest. When Coudair the magazine's publisher discovers that she is the

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Special Edition | DVD | (10/11/2003) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang entranced and thrilled children and their parents when it puttered into the cinema in 1968. More than three decades later, and despite the eventual arrival of a stage version that throws the full weight of blockbuster effects at the story, the original remains the real thing for fans of all ages. The flying car is the star and it's impossible not to feel a surge of thrilling relief as the wings kick in when she plunges over the cliff and soars off on her great adventure. The songs might not be the greatest in musical history, but they are delivered with great charm by Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts (a toned-down version of his infamous Bert in Mary Poppins), Sally Ann Howes (Truly Scrumptious) and the children. And then there is Robert Helpmann's child catcher, a terrifyingly sinister figure who exudes a pungent whiff of undiluted evil unmatched by any character since Dorothy squared up to the witch in The Wizard of Oz. Cameos from British character actors abound: Benny Hill, Lionel Jeffries, Anna Quayle, James Robertson Justice and Max Wall all put in appearances that add some fibre to the overall sweetness of the story. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the ultimate nostalgic confection for family viewing. On the DVD: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Special Edition comes to DVD in widescreen format with a Dolby soundtrack to recreate the authentic cinematic experience for everyone who remembers it from the first time round. The picture quality is robust, revealing some rather homespun aspects to the special effects. Extras are dominated by Dick Van Dyke remembering his time on the film, plus a short item on the origins of the car itself and various trailers. --Piers Ford

• Bluebeard's Castle | Blu Ray | (27/11/2023) from £18.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Discover a 'lost' masterpiece from acclaimed director Michael Powell (The Red Shoes and Peeping Tom), with this stunning adaptation of Béla Bartok's expressionist opera. Starring Norman Foster as the murderous Bluebeard and Ana Raquel Satre as his doomed wife, Judith, this boldly original production was made for West German television in 1963. Combining outstanding performances with spectacular production designs (by Academy Award-winner Hein Heckroth), Powell concocts a daring and inventive interpretation of this haunting work, equal to the creative innovation of the iconic The Tales of Hoffmann. Unavailable for many years, Bluebeard's Castle has been painstakingly restored by the BFI National Archive and The Film Foundation, and is presented here on its 60th anniversary - in its original 1963 version and the revised 1978 edition and featuring limited English subtitles added by Powell. Product Features Newly restored by the BFI National Archive and The Film Foundation in association with The Ashbrittle Film Foundation and presented in High Definition Newly recorded interview with film scholar Ian Christie (2023) Gallery All extras are TBC and subject to change **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet featuring new and archive writing

• All One Tonight (Live at The Royal Albert Hall) | Blu Ray | (27/07/2018) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Magical Maastricht | DVD | (28/05/2021) from £14.19   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Les Miserables | DVD | (30/10/2000) from £10.55   |  Saving you £9.44 (89.48%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The 10th-anniversary-concert video of the international musical sensation Les Misérables might be the best thing to appease fans until a full-fledged movie comes along. Or it might be even better, as feature films are often subject to extra musical casting considerations and this 1995 dream cast is superb. Reprising their roles from the original London company are Colm Wilkinson (Valjean), Michael Ball (Marius) and Alun Armstrong (Thenardier). From Broadway come Judy Kuhn (Cosette), Lea Salonga (Eponine) and Michael Maguire (Enjolras); from a later London production comes Ruthie Henshall (Fantine); and from Australia comes Philip Quast (Javert). Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's score vividly captures the passion of Victor Hugo's epic tale of pre-Revolutionary France, combining tear-jerking ballads ("I Dreamed a Dream", "Bring Him Home") and rousing anthems ("Do You Hear the People Sing"). The format of this concert is closer to that of a dramatic cantata rather than a fully staged production; the singers stand at their microphones with an orchestra and chorus behind them, but they do wear costumes and participate in some movement. At certain points, such as the climax of the barricade scene, the video switches to action from a stage production. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra sounds great, and it can be thrilling when 200 choristers (dressed in logo T-shirts) rise to their feet for a full-company number such as "One Day More". Also, subtitles provide date and scene information and help move the story along. This 147-minute version contains footage not seen before, most notably the encore in which a progression of 17 actors who have played Valjean around the world share "Do You Hear the People Sing?" Each sings a line in his native language, a testament to the enduring power of this show to audiences everywhere.--David Horiuchi, Amazon.com

• On Moonlight Bay (DVD) | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £6.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Mean Girls (2024) 4K UHD | Blu Ray | (29/04/2024) from £14.95   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

   From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called The Plastics, ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina's ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina's crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group's apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.Product Features 

• The Art Of Marianela Nunez | Blu Ray | (30/03/2018) from £83.97   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Romeo And Juliet Beyond Words | Blu Ray | (27/11/2020) from £30.20   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Delibes: Coppelia | DVD | (12/04/2019) from £17.39   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Jazz Boat (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (16/02/2026) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Anthony Newley (Idle on Parade), Anne Aubrey (The Man Inside), and Lionel Jeffries (Orders to Kill) star in the musical crime caper Jazz Boat.When Bert Harris (Newley) boasts of his prowess as a thief, he is reluctantly recruited by a beautiful woman (Aubrey) to take part in a jewel heist alongside a violent gang. On the run from both the gang and Detective Sergeant Thompson (Jeffries), Harris and his girlfriend hide out on a river cruise.Directed by Ken Hughes (The Long Haul), co-written by John Antrobus (The Bed-Sitting Room), and photographed by Nicolas Roeg (Track 29), this entertaining blend of comedy, music, and crime from Warwick Films offers a snapshot of Britain's pre-Beatles youth culture, and features performances from the most popular big band of the era, Ted Heath and His Music.INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURESHigh Definition remasterOriginal mono audioAudio commentary with film historians Will Fowler and Vic Pratt (2026)Neil Brand on ˜Jazz Boat' (2026): in-depth appreciation of the film and its soundtrack by the composer and broadcasterNow and Then: Anthony Newley (1968): archival interview featuring the actor and songwriter in conversation with broadcaster Bernard BradenOriginal theatrical trailerImage gallery: promotional and publicity materialNew English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingLimited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Jeff Billington, collected articles on the film's production, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film creditsWorld premiere on Blu-rayLimited edition of 3,000 copies for the UKAll features subject to change

• Glass:Einstein On The Beach | Blu Ray | (30/09/2016) from £25.67   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Slipper and the Rose | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £8.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (128.76%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The Slipper and the Rose is Brian Forbes' classic Oscar-nominated musical that re-tells the much-loved story f Cinderella and features a wonderful score by the renowned Sherman Brothers whose numerous credits include Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Jungle Book.Richard Chamberlain plays Prince Edward, the heir to throne of Euphrania, who is expected to find a wife. His parents the King and Queen plan a Royal Ball to which all the princesses in the land will be invited so that he can find his bride. Meanwhile Cinderella live in misery, her father has died and her wicked stepmother and awful sisters have made her house servant. But with the arrival of her fairy Godmother comes three wishes and the chance for Cindrella to go to the ball.

• Bugsy Malone - Sing-Along Edition | DVD | (26/03/2007) from £7.55   |  Saving you £8.44 (111.79%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Written and directed by Alan Parker Bugsy Malone is a gangster musical set in New York a world of would-be hoodlums showgirls and dreamers. A world where you never see an adult - kids play the entire film including Scott Biao as Bugsy and Jodie Foster as Tallulah. Bugsy Malone is totally unique: quite simply there has never ever been a movie like it!

• The Gene Kelly Signature Collection (2011) | DVD | (19/09/2011) from £19.99   |  Saving you £-9.49 (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.50

  Collection of four musicals starring Gene Kelly. In 'Singin' in the Rain' (1952), set in 1927, Don Lockwood (Kelly) has worked his way up from being a song-and-dance man with partner Cosmo Brown (Donald O'Connor) to become a top movie star. His on-screen partner, Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen), who believes that Don loves her for real, needs to have her awful singing voice dubbed with the arrival of talkies. The girl selected is 'serious' actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), for whom Don soon falls. Musical numbers include the famous title song, as well as 'Make 'Em Laugh', 'Good Morning' and 'You Were Meant for Me'. 'An American in Paris' (1951) follows American G.I. Jerry Mulligan (Kelly) who has remained in Paris after the war to become a painter. There he falls in love with Lise Bouvier (Leslie Caron), only to discover that she is engaged to his friend, Henri Baurel (Georges Guetary). With music and songs by George and Ira Gershwin, including 'I Got Rhythm' and 'Embraceable You', the film went on to win six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. In 'Anchors Aweigh' (1945) Kelly and Frank Sinatra star as two sailors looking for female companionship while on a four-day pass in Los Angeles. They meet a Hollywood extra (Kathryn Grayson) and try to help her realise her dream of being a star. The film features a famous sequence where Kelly dances with Jerry, the cartoon mouse of 'Tom and Jerry' fame. In 'On the Town' (1949) three sailors (Kelly, Sinatra and Jules Munshin) hit New York City for a 24-hour shore leave. The first order of business is to find some women to spend it with and the boys hook up with Ivy (Vera-Ellen), an aspiring dancer, Hildy (Betty Garrett), a lady cab-driver, and Claire (Ann Miller), a paleontology student, causing mayhem across Manhattan. This was the first musical to make extensive use of location shooting rather than studio bound sets and includes the song-and-dance numbers 'New York, New York' and 'Miss Turnstiles Ballet'.

• André Rieu: Christmas In London | Blu Ray | (09/12/2016) from £18.74   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | DVD | (09/08/2005) from £6.54   |  Saving you £9.45 (144.50%)   |  RRP £15.99

  This re-mastered, pan-and-scan 30th-anniversary edition of that kiddie-car caper is flawed but solid family fare. It retains a quaint charm while some of the songs--including the title tune--are quite hummable. A huge plus is Dick Van Dyke, who is extremely appealing as an eccentric inventor around the turn of the century. With nimble fingers and a unique way of looking at the world, he invents for his children a magic car that floats and flies. Or does he? The special effects are tame by today's standards, and the film is about 20 minutes too long--but its enthusiasm charms. The script was cowritten by Roald Dahl and based on the novel by Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond adventures. --Rochelle O'Gorman

• Gypsy | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £10.35   |  Saving you £5.64 (54.49%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The girl who became the greatest show in show business. Ringing with the show-biz sass of its Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim score the film version of the Broadway hit Gypsy takes you on a grand vaudeville tour. It sweeps you up in the roller-coaster relationship of Louise (Natalie Wood) the wallflower later to blossom into sophisticated stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and her ambitious mother Rose (Rosalind Russell whose performance won her a fifth Best Actress Golden Globe

• Michael Jackson's Moonwalker | Blu Ray | (17/04/2019) from £8.75   |  Saving you £6.24 (71.31%)   |  RRP £14.99

  A combination of footage of Michael Jackson live in concert and a series of fantasy pieces with Jackson as the central character Moonwalker showcases one of the greatest musical performers in history at his creative zenith.