Springers’ production of Rent at the Studio Theatre, Chelmsford, is a bold and ambitious staging of Jonathan Larson’s much-loved musical, tackling themes of love, friendship, addiction, sexuality, poverty and, ultimately, the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis. The set was particularly clever, making the most of the limited stage space while still creating a strong sense of height and depth throughout. This, combined with some intelligent lighting choices, helped establish

Based on the much-loved 2009 film, Nativity! The Musical brings to life the heart-warming and hilariously chaotic story of Mr. Maddens, a down-on-his-luck primary school teacher, who finds himself promising Hollywood fame for his class’s school nativity.