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Sunday, April 30, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Vardy V Rooney at the Ambassadors Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Vardy V Rooney, the theatrical take on the trial that had the country enthralled, transfers to the Ambassadors Theatre for a limited run before embarking on a UK tour. But what have critics …

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Dixon & Daughters at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon take a look at what is being said about Deborah Bruce’s new play Dixon and Daughters, making its debut at the National Theatre.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

‘Heartwarming & passionate’: VILLAGE IDIOT – Theatre Royal Stratford East by Emma Clarendon

Ramps on the Moon’s Village Idiot at Theatre Royal Stratford East is entertaining in many ways but it does need to tone down the crudeness a tad to make more of an emotional impact – des…

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Hamnet at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have said about Lolita Chakrabarti’s staging of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet.

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Monday, April 10, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Betty Blue Eyes at the Union Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about this revival of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe’s musical Betty Blue Eyes at the Union Theatr…

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Berlusconi – A New Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon looks at what is being said about Berlusconi – A New Musical, based around the politician Silvio Berlusconi. The musical continues to play at th…

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Sweeney Todd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, New York by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon take a look at what is being said about the new revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Bad Cinderella at the Imperial Theatre, New York by Emma Clarendon

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Bad Cinderella has now officially opened on Broadway, Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon finds out what critics have had to say about it…

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-Up: Marjorie Prime at the Menier Chocolate Factory by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for the revival of Jordan Harrison’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play Marjorie Prime at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory.

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Under the Black Rock at the Arcola Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for Tim Edge’s play Under the Black Rock, starring Evanna Lynch, at London’s Arcola Theatre.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Merchant of Venice 1936 – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon discovers what critics have been saying about Brigid Larmour and Tracy-Ann Oberman’s new production of The Merchant of Venice 1936, currently on…

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Grenfell: System Failure at the Playground Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a closer look at what is being said about the Playground Theatre’s production of Grenfell: System Failure, based on the Grenfell enquiry.

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World at Birmingham Rep by Emma Clarendon

Find out what is being said about the world premiere stage adaptation based on the TV series: Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves The World at Birmingham Rep.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

‘Sophie Okonedo is stupendous’: MEDEA – @Soho Place ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This gut-wrenching and raw retelling of Medea, adapted from Euripides’ original by Robinson Jeffers, features a truly memorable performance from Sophie Okonedo.

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

‘The fact that it’s actually coming to fruition is crazy’: Owen Chaponda & Merryl Ansah take over the iconic roles of Simba & Nala in Th by Emma Clarendon

Emma Clarendon chatted to Owen Chaponda and Merryl Ansah about returning to the West End production of The Lion King to star as Simba and Nala, having previously been in the ensemble.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Head Over Heels at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester by Emma Clarendon

We take a look at what is being said about the European premiere of the musical Head Over Heels, playing at the Manchester based Hope Mill Theatre until 4 March.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Smoke at the Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about Kim Davies’ play Smoke, starring Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson, at Southwark Playhouse.

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Monday, January 30, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Noises Off at the Phoenix Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Find out what is being said about the 40th anniversary production of Michael Frayn’s comedy Noises Off at London’s Phoenix Theatre with our review round up.

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Friday, January 27, 2023

‘There is an incredible energy that is infectious’: DIRTY DANCING – Dominion Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

As someone who always wanted to learn to dance (but never have really had the confidence to), Dirty Dancing was always a film that I have particularly enjoyed – mesmerised as much by the f…

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

‘Filled with warmth & passion’: LIZA PULMAN: THE HEART OF IT – The Other Palace ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Liza Pulman’s show is as much a musical education as it is an entertaining and gentle evening of entertainment. Filled with warmth and passion, it is always a treat to listen to Liza Pulma…

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Monday, January 23, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Unfriend at the Criterion Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Take a look at what critics have had to say about the West End transfer of Steven Moffat’s comedy The Unfriend at the Criterion Theatre.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Street Car Named Desire at the Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Find out what critics have been saying about Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire, now officially open at the Almeida Theatre.

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Monday, January 16, 2023

‘It’s like you establish a playful volley together’: Jemma Kahn shares her storytelling in We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants by Emma Clarendon

Emma Clarendon chatted to Jemma Kahn about bringing We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants to the Riverside Studios.

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Friday, January 13, 2023

‘Everything about this production feels authentic & sharp’: WATCH ON THE RHINE – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Ellen McDougall’s sharp and biting revival of Lillian Hellman’s rarely performed play Watch On The Rhine at the Donmar Warehouse features plenty of classy performances.

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Ocean at the End of the Lane – Touring by Emma Clarendon

The National Theatre’s production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane is currently on a UK tour – here’s what critics have been saying about it so far.

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Hitting the road: Love London Love Culture offers a guide to shows touring in 2023 by Emma Clarendon

Remember it’s not just the West End where excellent shows can be found. Here’s a guide to some of the shows we can’t wait to catch on tour.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

REVIEW ROUND-UP: As You Like It at @Soho Place by Emma Clarendon

Discover what critics have been saying about Josie Rourke’s production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It at @Soho Place with our review round up.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Mother Goose at the Duke of York’s Theatre & Touring by Emma Clarendon

We take a look at what critics have had to say about Mother Goose at the Duke of York’s Theatre & touring, the pantomime starring John Bishop and Ian McKellen, currently touring until …

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Jack & the Beanstalk at the London Palladium by Emma Clarendon

Jack and the Beanstalk continues to play at the London Palladium until 15 January 2023. We take a look at what critics have been saying about the London Palladium’s latest pantomime.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Merrily We Roll Along at New York Theatre Workshop by Emma Clarendon

We round up the reviews for the Off-Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical starring Merrily We Roll Along starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.

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Monday, December 12, 2022

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Mandela at the Young Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Discover what critics have had to say about Mandela at the Young Vic Theatre, the new musical based on the life of Nelson Mandela.

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All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards