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Oliver Popa

Oliver Popa

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Oliver Popa is a Romanian-born, London-based singer, entertainer and vocal coach covering events, shows and lifestyle for Flicker. Known for his work as a vocal coach connected with the X Factor platform, he has performed across international stages and spent years mentoring emerging artists. He has also written for TV and theatre production companies. At Flicker he writes about live culture and entertainment from the inside.

Author's Articles:

Dowland, Purcell and Campion for Free in London This Wednesday
Ana Torbica and New Trinity Baroque perform free at St George's Hanover Square this Wednesday 27 May. The ensemble bringing Handel's Giulio Cesare to the Arcola this autumn
Sherlock Holmes Review: Strong Leads, Restless Script
Joel Horwood's world premiere brings Sherlock Holmes to Regent's Park with a strong cast, a sharp colonial angle and a script that keeps rushing past its own best ideas.
Everything You Should Know About Beetlejuice The Musical Coming to the West End in 2026
Beetlejuice The Musical arrives in London in 2026. A guide to the story, songs, creative team, and what to expect from the West End debut.
Top Hat musical review at the Southbank Centre
Cheek to Cheek, Puttin' on the Ritz, and a cast that knows what it is doing. The problem is the room is too big for the magic to reach you.
Review: Paddington the Musical turns the Savoy into a home filled with love and joy
He appears only a few minutes in. A rush of commuters parts and there he is. The gasps in the room tell you everything about why this show works.
Interview with David Bedella about Daniel’s Husband at Marylebone Theatre
He picked it up and read it straight through. Three Olivier Awards, and this is the script that made him ask whether he was ready for what it describes.
The Importance of Being Earnest shines again with Stephen Fry and Olly Alexander
Stephen Fry and Olly Alexander light up Max Webster’s flamboyant revival of The Importance of Being Earnest, a bold and joyful tribute to Wilde’s wit and queerness.
Grease The Immersive Movie Musical Review
Grease The Immersive Movie Musical transforms Evolution London into a lively reimagining of Rydell High, mixing film, theatre, and retro fairground fun.
Inside the 101 Dalmatians Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo
A review of 101 Dalmatians The Musical at London's Eventim Apollo. Beautiful puppetry, a magnetic lead performance and faithful storytelling, let down slightly by a venue too large for the show's warmth to fill.
Two actors lead The Watch with precision and restraint
A stripped-back production where silence, stillness, and tension do all the talking.
The Great Gatsby pulls you in but never quite lands
The show delivers the spectacle, but something quieter never quite arrives.
Ewan McGregor is unforgettable in this bold reimagining of Ibsen’s play
A powerful, stripped-back drama that burns slow and leaves a lasting mark.
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