In recent years Britain has enjoyed a boom in musicals and - according to figures published earlier this year by The Society of London Theatre - this is set to continue for the next decade.

For fans of musicals, the perfect Christmas gift comes in the form of The Ultimate Musicals Experience, a newly released three CD set featuring 60 of the best-loved and most memorable songs, from legendary productions such as The Phantom Of The Opera, Cats and Les Misérables, right through to the latest West End shows including Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Dirty Dancing and The Commitments. 

All the biggest names in theatre are included including Michael Ball, Katherine Jenkins, Alfie Boe, Elaine Paige, Michael Crawford, Cliff Richard, Lee Mead Liza Minnelli, Sarah Brightman, John Barrowman, Julie Covington and many more.

Mike Burrows