9. Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns

Mary Poppins is the ultimate ode to London. It reminds me about the wonderful city that I miss moving around in so, so much. I cannot wait to be outside Underneath The Lovely London Sky again. Julie Andrews is obviously iconic in the original, and Emily Blunt takes a fantastic turn in the sequel. I always cry throughout both films – pandemic or not – thinking about my family and my childhood and everything that’s good in the world. THEY ARE SIMPLY WONDERFUL.

Top tune: Argh. I’ll go with Let’s Go Fly A Kite because even just thinking about the simple joy of the lyrics is bringing a tear to my eye.

Watch Mary Poppins on Disney+.

8. A Star Is Born

In need of a good cry? I hear ya. Maybe it’s time to grab your box of tissues and watch A Star Is Born. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper star in the latest remake of the classic story, and the chemistry is gripping. Gaga plays struggling artist Ally, who meets and falls in love with troubled but successful musician Jackson (Cooper). He helps Ally follow her dreams, while he battles with alcoholism and his personal demons. You will sob your eyes out, not matter how many times you’ve already watched it. Gaga is just TOO GOOD.

Top tune: We all know it’s Shallow.

Watch A Star Is Born on Amazon Prime.

7. Grease

OK, we all know and accept that Grease wouldn’t be made today: a girl absolutely does not need to get a perm, take up smoking and squeeze into leggings that were literally made for a Barbie doll to impress a guy. That said, we all grew up with this film and danced to the songs at every school party. Also, Rizzo and Frenchie are total Pink Lady legends.

Top tune: Can we choose the ever-popular Grease Mega-Mix?

Watch Grease on NOW TV.

6. Jesus Christ Superstar

“What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s happening…” Jesus Christ Superstar is the 70s rock opera with serious hippy vibes written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Ted Neeley stars as Jesus and Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene – and their performances are unreal. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue, and I am a little bit obsessed with it. It’s groovy and great. It’s also my mum’s favourite musical and we went to see the stage production for her birthday, which explains why it’s very close to my heart right now *sob*.

Top tune: Sure, I’ll admit to learning Could We Start Again Please on guitar during lockdown.

Watch Jesus Christ Superstar on Amazon Prime.

23 musicals to watch online in the UK, including Hamilton and A Star Is Born