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Beetlejuice in Prague: From Tim Burton’s Film to the Stage
Oya Canli visits Beetlejuice at Prague’s Hudební divadlo Karlín, discovering a new musical take on one of her favourite films – and sharing the experience with her daughter.
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Oya Canli
Oya Canli writes about musicals and theatre for AJSEE. Her articles combine personal impressions of performances with a look at the stories, music and people behind the productions.
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Singin’ in the Rain: From Hollywood to the Stage
Oya Canli looks back at the film that made dancing in the rain iconic and ahead to a new generation of stage productions bringing Singin’ in the Rain back to live audiences.
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Evita: From Madonna to Rachel Zegler
Oya Canli looks back at Evita's journey from concept album to film and reflects on seeing Rachel Zegler bring Eva Perón to life in Jamie Lloyd's 2025 London Palladium production.
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Mamma Mia!: From ABBA to the West End
Oya Canli reflects on her first experience of Mamma Mia!, the enduring power of ABBA's music and why seeing the musical in London's West End feels like the next chapter in her own relationship with the show.
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Sunset Boulevard: The Hollywood Classic That Became a Musical
From Billy Wilder and Gloria Swanson to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nicole Scherzinger, Oya Canli explores why Sunset Boulevard continues to fascinate audiences across cinema and musical theatre.
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Chicago: The Musical
Crime, fame and all that jazz: Oya Canli on Chicago's enduring appeal and where to see its UK tour in February 2027.
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Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical — Stepping Inside Rydell High
Oya Canli experiences Grease from inside Rydell High, surrounded by live performers, iconic songs and generations of fans who still love the film.
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Why Seeing a Musical in London's West End Changed the Way I Experience Live Theatre
Oya Canli reflects on why London's West End feels like home — and how the shared energy of live performance changed the way she experiences theatre.
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10 West End Musicals Worth Travelling to London For
Oya Canli shares 10 West End musicals worth travelling to London for — from timeless classics to contemporary West End favourites.
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Why Notre-Dame de Paris Changed European Musical Theatre
Why Notre-Dame de Paris reshaped European musical theatre — and where to see the original French-language production in Poland in 2027.
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Sweeney Todd Comes to Prague: Musical Theatre’s Darkest Barber
Sondheim’s dark musical masterpiece is coming to Prague’s State Opera in a new Czech-language production. Discover the story, its most celebrated interpreters and what audiences can expect.
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Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular — A Celebration of 40 Years of Musical Theatre Magic
A moving, large-scale celebration of Les Misérables at the Royal Albert Hall, marking 40 years of musical theatre history and Alfie Boe’s final performance as Jean Valjean.
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The Phantom of the Opera: A Timeless Masterpiece Preparing for Its 40th Anniversary
Since opening at His Majesty's Theatre in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera has become one of the most iconic musicals in theatre history, captivating audiences for four decades with its unforgettable music, gothic romance, and haunting story of love, obsession, and longing.
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Jesus Christ Superstar review: Sam Ryder delivers a thrilling West End debut
Sam Ryder brings rock-star intensity and surprising emotional depth to a thrilling revival of Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium.