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Friday, January 12, 2018

‘A heartfelt & tender love story’: LOBSTER – Theatre503 ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Lucy Foster’s play is a heartfelt and tender love story, examining the pressures of modern life through the eyes of two women who desperately want to cling on to each other even at the cos…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: My Mum’s a Twat at the Royal Court Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Anoushka Warden’s debut play My Mum's a Twat, a celebration of rebellion and resilience, is directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone and Jude Christian and runs at the …

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

‘A production that grabs the attention’: #CrystalEggLive @TheVaultsUK by Emma Clarendon

This adaptation has good intentions, but the briefness of the story will leave audiences unclear what it is trying to say. There is no denying that this is a very strange, and intriguing, st…

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Into the Numbers at the Finborough Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Georgie Staight directs the European premiere of Christopher Chen’s acclaimed American play Into the Numbers, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Nanking massacre.

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Interview With… Heretic Voices writer Annie Fox by Emma Clarendon

"Often, when you are writing, it’s a bit like putting a message in a bottle and throwing it out to sea – you don’t know if anyone will read it or, if they do, if they will understand i…

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NEWS: Tim Luscombe’s adaptation of Henry James’ Turn of the Screw launches UK tour by Emma Clarendon

The new adaptation of Henry James’ Turn of the Screw will receive its world premiere at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester before embarking on a UK tour.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Monday, January 8, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

The Royal Opera House is currently reviving David McVicar’s production of Verdi’s opera Rigoletto, until 16 January 2018. In case you missed, here’s what critics thought.

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‘Just like a cartoon strip’: #BananamanMusical @swkplay 🍌🍌🍌 > @BananamanShow by Emma Clarendon

This bold musical based on the beloved cartoon character has plenty of good ideas but is in need of some reworking to make it a stronger show.

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Sunday, January 7, 2018

Album Review: Elaine Paige Presents Showstoppers from the Musicals by Emma Clarendon

Following on from Elaine Paige Presents the Musicals, this latest album has plenty of variety that mixes classic musical songs and new favourites – but with mixed results.

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Friday, January 5, 2018

Love London Love Culture’s top of 2017 by Emma Clarendon

With 2018 fast approaching, here’s a look back at Love London Love Culture’s top posts of 2017.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Pinocchio at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

John Tiffany directs this new production of Pinocchio, which features the score and songs from the beloved Walt Disney film and is running at the National Theatre until 7 April 2018. Love Lo…

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

Beat the winter blues with these January shows by Emma Clarendon

With the New Year firmly within sight, here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best theatre to see during January.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Joshua McTaggart by Emma Clarendon

This is the first fully curated season of work we have announced since opening the venue, so it feels like a long time coming in terms of a clear and united narrative about the type of work …

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NEWS: A Spoonful of Sherman launches UK tour in February by Emma Clarendon

It has been announced that the new musical stage show A Spoonful of Sherman will be touring the UK in 2018.  The first ten dates on the tour in February and March have been confirmed fo…

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella at Sadler’s Wells by Emma Clarendon

Following on from last year’s highly successful production of The Red Shoes, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures presents Cinderella at Sadler’s Wells before embarking on a UK tour.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Grinning Man at Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

The Bristol Old Vic’s new British musical, based on Victor Hugo’s story, has transferred to London. What have critics made of The Grinning Man's West End transfer, now running at Trafalg…

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INTERVIEW: Omid Djalili on musicals, comedy & being a schmuck by Emma Clarendon

'It’s a comedy roller-coaster. But you have to be a certain height to take the ride. If you’re shorter than my hips you won’t be let in.'

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Monday, January 1, 2018

Top 10 picks for 2018: @BdayPartyLDN @strictlystage @tinathemusical @LongDaysThePlay & more by Emma Clarendon

With plenty of great shows coming to London in the new year, here’s Love London Love Culture’s top 10 favourites to book for now…. Click on links to BUY tickets in the Mates Ticket Sho…

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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Love London Love Culture’s top picks of 2017 by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture has been to see lots of high quality productions this year – here’s the top 20 picks.

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Album Review: 2017 London cast recording of 42nd Street by Emma Clarendon

It is always difficult to capture the magical nature of a popular West End show onto an album, but with this gorgeous soundtrack the cast and everybody involved with the creation of this alb…

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Saturday, December 23, 2017

‘Great style, great fun’: CHRISTMAS WITH THE RAT PACK – West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This entertaining show brings to life what it would have been like to see The Rat Pack performing live with great style and humour.

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Friday, December 22, 2017

How many ★★★★★ reviews?! > REVIEW ROUND-UP: #HamiltonLDN at the Victoria Palace by Emma Clarendon

The smash-hit Broadway musical has made its West End premiere in the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre. Just how many five-star raves can one show receive? Is this unprecedented? Lov…

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

This Young Vic and National Theatre co-production examines the stories of those who lived in The Jungle in Calais. It runs at the Young Vic until 9 January 2018. Here Love London Love Cultur…

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

BEAUTY & THE BEAST (A Musical Parody) – King’s Head Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Ever wondered what would happen if the characters of Beauty and the Beast swapped gender? Well, wonder no more with Fat Rascal Theatre’s gently entertaining musical parody.

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Spotlight On…. #LittleMatchGirl’s @emilycochranex, running @TabardTheatreUK til 31 Dec by Emma Clarendon

Emily Cochrane plays the title role in Keith Strachan’s 40th-anniversary production of The Little Match Girl, now running at London's Tabard Theatre until 31 December 2017.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

‘Thoughtful & heartfelt’: ALICE IN WINTERLAND – Rose Theatre, Kingston ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

The Rose Theatre’s latest festive treat takes audiences to a wintery themed Wonderland – but does it fully embrace the madness of the world that Lewis Carroll created?

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: @DWhittingtonLDN at @PalladiumLondon #WestEnd by Emma Clarendon

The reviews are in for Dick Whittington, QDOS' second annual, big-budget, blockbuster pantomime in the West End, running at the London Palladium until 14 January 2018. What is the critical v…

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Monday, December 18, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Daisy Pulls it Off at the Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Paulette Randall directs this production of Denise Deegan’s parody of 1920s schoolgirl novels. Here Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

ROBIN HOOD (with Shane Ritchie) – Woking ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Want amazing acrobatics? Check! Love a bit of magic? Check! In need of a laugh? You will certainly get plenty of those in this entertaining production of Robin Hood.

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Friday, December 15, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: #DearBrutus @swkplay until 30 Dec > @Troupe_Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the 30th December, discover what critics have been saying about this production of J.M Barrie’s drama here:  1917. In a remote English vil…

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Thursday, December 14, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Grimly Handsome at the Royal Court Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews of the Royal Court Theatre’s production of Grimly Handsome. Written by Julia Jarcho, with co-creators Sam Pritchard and Chloe Lamford, it con…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic