Swipe up: How TikTok became home to musical theatre’s rising stars
Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, co-creators of Bridgerton: The Musical. Photo: Igor Kasyanyuk
With venues shut, many creatives have turned to video-sharing platform TikTok to showcase their talents. Now, a trend for reimagining musicals on the app is redefining and democratising the form. TikTok creators, including Bridgerton musical duo Barlow and Bear, tell The Stage how they are reaching new audiences
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