Theatrical

Theatrical music, which originated in the grandeur of 19th century European opera and musical theatre, is a delightful mash-up of drama and melody that often invites audiences to feel a bit too much. Characterised by its dramatic flair, bombastic orchestration, and lyrics that frequently verge on the melodramatic, it ensures you know exactly how the character feels at any given moment—usually by belting it out with all the subtlety of a stagehand dropping a prop. This genre has infiltrated popular culture, with shows on West End and Broadway inspiring all sorts of flash-mob renditions in the most unexpected of places, proving that a good tune can turn even the grumpiest commuter into a would-be star.