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Friday, November 3, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Jekyll & Hyde director Roy Alexander Weise by Emma Clarendon

This production asks: “what happens when women take control?” and “how will they take control?”. It’s fun and mysterious and deeply, openly political.

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TANGO MODERNO – Touring New Victoria Theatre ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace’s latest show is fast, energetic and entertaining – with only a few moments which don’t quite flow as well as they could.

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Exorcist at the Phoenix Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Classic horror film The Exorcist is brought to life on stage for the first time in this new production directed by Sean Mathias and running at the West End's Phoenix Theatre until 10 March 2…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

7 shows to look out for in November: Network, Big Fish, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie & more by Emma Clarendon

What are the big shows opening in November 2017? Here’s Love London Love Culture’s monthly guide to shows opening in London's West End and Off-West End, including those led by big-name A…

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Monday, October 30, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Young Marx at the Bridge Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Rory Kinnear takes the title role in Young Marx, Nicholas Hytner’s inaugural production at London's new large-scale venue, the Bridge Theatre, where it runs until 31 December 2017. Here Lo…

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS – Sam Wanamaker Playhouse ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

What a scrummy treat this new musical is! With songs that are like a box of chocolate themselves: full of treats and unexpected surprises and a genuinely heartfelt story that celebrates huma…

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Friday, October 27, 2017

INSIGNIFICANCE – Arcola Theatre ❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Terry Johnson’s play is a bit of a puzzler as it explores the science behind relativity, the perils of fame and their personal lives through a series of conversations that begin to feel in…

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Thursday, October 26, 2017

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL – Theatre Royal Stratford East ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This boisterous musical featuring the music of Ian Dury and the Blockheads is a hit production from Graeae Theatre Company that gets the audience on their feet from beginning to end.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall by Emma Clarendon

The jury has delivered their verdict on this new site-specific production of Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom drama, directed by Lucy Bailey in the debating chamber of the County Hall b…

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Monday, October 23, 2017

ANYTHING THAT FLIES – Jermyn Street Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This surprisingly warm and heartbreaking story about grief and displacement feels slight in telling audiences anything new about the pain that World War II caused both Jewish and German peop…

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Fright night: Top 5 shows to see this Halloween by Emma Clarendon

Looking for a bit of thrill or a fright this Halloween? Love London Love Culture rounds up some of the best shows to see.

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Sunday, October 22, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Albion at the Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Mike Bartlett's new play Albion is directed by Almeida artistic director Rupert Goold, marking their first collaboration since King Charles III. It runs at the Almeida Theatre until 24 Novem…

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INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Joy’s Rachael Bright by Emma Clarendon

"It follows the story of Joy, an independent, strong and brave woman with Down’s Syndrome and her fight to be given the independence she deserves. It’s a timely story that follows some o…

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Friday, October 20, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Seagull at the Lyric Hammersmith by Emma Clarendon

Anton Chekhov’s classic play The Seagull is brought to modern life in a new version, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Sean Holmes. It's running at London's Lyric Hammersmith until…

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Woman of No Importance at the Vaudeville Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Eve Best stars in this new production of A Woman of No Importance, launching Dominic Dromgoole's year-long Oscar Wilde season at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. It runs until 30 December …

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TRYST – Tabard Theatre ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This gripping drama, starring West End musical star Natasha J Barnes in her fringe play debut, has plenty of twists and turns that keep the audience enthralled from beginning to end.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

VENUS IN FUR – West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Natalie Dormer shines in this gripping and intense play by David Ives that examines power and desire.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Saint George & the Dragon at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

John Heffernan stars in Rory Mullarkey's new play Saint George and the Dragon, which is directed by Lyndsey Turner and now running at the National's Olivier Theatre until 2 December 2017. He…

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Monday, October 16, 2017

NEWS: Full cast & extra dates announced for Jersey Boys UK tour by Emma Clarendon

Due to popular demand, twelve additional dates have been added to the second UK tour of the Tony, Olivier and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys. Full casting - including four…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Hair The Musical at The Vaults by Emma Clarendon

Following a successful run at Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre, Jonathan O’Boyle’s 50th-anniversary production of hippie musical Hair arrives in London for an extended season at The Vaults…

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Sunday, October 15, 2017

PREVIEW: The Invisible Man, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch by Emma Clarendon

The next production to open at the theatre is a new adaptation of H.G Wells’ sci fi classic The Invisible Man, playing from the 27th October.  The 19th Century draws to a smoggy c…

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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN – Garrick Theatre ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Mad and bizarrely brilliant, this musical based on the classic 1974 film is a great way to cure the blues. If there is a more madly brilliant show than Young Frankenstein in the West End the…

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Saturday, October 14, 2017

NEWS: X Factor judge Louis Walsh appears in Nativity! The Musical by Emma Clarendon

It has been announced today that the X Factor judge will appear in the musical when it arrives in London from the 13th to the 17th December. Making his stage debut in the production as Holly…

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Friday, October 13, 2017

LEGALLY BLONDE – Touring by Emma Clarendon

Based on the hit 2001 film and Amanda Brown’s novel, Legally Blonde is light, fluffy entertainment with a warm heart. If there is a show that is guaranteed to lift the spirits, then Legall…

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Thursday, October 12, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight on… Tango Moderno’s Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace by Emma Clarendon

The former Strictly Come Dancing pair discuss their new dance spectacular, Tango Moderno, now touring the UK.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Lie at the Menier Chocolate Factory by Emma Clarendon

Real-life husband and wife Alexander Hanson and Samantha Bond star in Florian Zeller's The Lie, along with Tony Gardner and Alexandra Gilbreath. The latest from the French wunderkind is once…

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Monday, October 9, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Labour of Love at the Noel Coward Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig star in James Graham’s latest political drama, Labour of Love. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.

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Sunday, October 8, 2017

31 HOURS – Bunker Theatre ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This latest play by Kieran Knowles is brought sharply to life in Abigail Graham’s brutally honest production.

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INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Natasha Barnes, from Funny Girl to Tryst by Emma Clarendon

Fresh from her performance as Mabel in the London Musical Theatre Orchestra’s performance of Mack and Mabel at the Hackney Empire, Natasha Barnes spoke to Love London Love Culture about he…

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Saturday, October 7, 2017

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Weir’s Sam O’Mahony by Emma Clarendon

The actor is currently starring in the English Touring Theatre production of The Weir. He spoke to Love London Love Culture about starring in the production.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Aida, English National Opera at London Coliseum by Emma Clarendon

English National Opera brings Verdi’s opera of duty, love and betrayal back to the stage, directed by Phelim McDermott. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews. Aida continues…

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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