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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY – Charing Cross Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The latest musical to be directed by Thom Southerland at the Charing Cross Theatre is a eerie and gothic production that brings to mind The Phantom of the Opera. Maury Yeston’s gorgeous sc…

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

THE WILD PARTY – The Hope Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Sin, seduction, sex and jazz are brought into sharp focus in Mingled Yarn’s production of Joseph Moncure March’s narrative poem. Set across one evening, Rafaella Marcus’s electrifying …

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Promises Promises at Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

Does Burt Bacharach’s musical stand the test of time or is it a little outdated? Find out what critics have been saying.

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Five reasons to see Hamilton in London by Emma Clarendon

If you don’t understand exactly what the hype is behind this Broadway show or you need any more reasons to be excited about the London production, here are five reasons why we should all p…

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

THE DOPPEL GANG – Tristan Bates Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Dominic Hedges has written a light-hearted show but it also has a strong emotional core that really hits home.

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PROMISES, PROMISES – Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

Based on the classic Billy Wilder film The Apartment and featuring the instantly recognisable music of Burt Bacharach and lyrics by Hal David, Bronagh Lagan’s production of Promises, Promi…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Written on Skin at the Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

George Benjamin and Martin Crimp’s opera is revived at the Royal Opera House for the first time, directed by Katie Mitchell and running until 30 January 2017. Here is what critics have bee…

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

BU21 – Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

How would you cope in the aftermath of a terrorist attack? That’s what Stuart Slade’s brutally honest play explores through the lives of six very different personalities.

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

THE ALBATROSS 3RD & MAIN – Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

What do you get if you put three men and a dead golden eagle together? Well, in Simon David Eden’s comedy what you get is a great balance of drama, tension and comedy about what happens if…

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Friday, January 13, 2017

ABIGAIL – The Bunker by Emma Clarendon

This world premiere production leaves the audience with more questions than answers and looks at the lengths people would go to for control. There is certainly a lot of freedom to explore th…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Kite Runner at Wyndham’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Khaled Hosseini’s best selling novel is brought to life in this production that arrives in London following a successful UK tour. But what have critics been saying about it?

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Thursday, January 12, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Twentieth Century at Jermyn Street Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This UK premiere of Tom Jacobson’s play stars James Sindall and Fraser Wall and looks at a dark chapter in the history of gay rights. But what have critics been saying about it?

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THE KITE RUNNER – West End by Emma Clarendon

Khaled Hosseini’s utterly heartbreaking story is beautifully and painfully brought to life through Matthew Spangler’s adaptation and Giles Croft’s production. Based on the 2003 novel, …

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Preview: Don Quixote in Algiers by Emma Clarendon

Condor Theatre Company presents Don Quixote in Algiers at The White Bear Theatre from 7 February to 4 March. In the company’s first professional piece, they tackle the tale of the author M…

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Sunday, January 8, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus, Finborough Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This is the first production of Tony Harrison’s play in nearly 30 years, directed by Jimmy Walters. But what have critics been saying about it?

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PREVIEW: We Raise Our Hands in the Sanctuary, Albany Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Running at the Deptford based Theatre from the 31st January until the 11th February, We Raise Our Hands in the Sanctuary is a story of determination and hope set against a background unemplo…

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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

9 shows to look out for in January: The Kite Runner, The Girls, The Glass Menagerie & more by Emma Clarendon

Will it be a Happy New Year for your theatregoing? It's crucial to get things off to a good start! Here is Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best shows opening in January 201…

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PREVIEW: Years of Sunlight at Theatre503 by Emma Clarendon

Theatre503 will present SEARED’s Years of Sunlight from 25 January until 18 February.

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NEWS: Richard Alston Dance Company announce 2017 touring productions by Emma Clarendon

Richard Alston's contemporary dance company have released details of the eight works that will tour across the UK throughout 2017.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

NEWS: This Must Be the Place gets London premiere at VAULT Festival by Emma Clarendon

This Must Be the Place, the collaborative piece between Pinter Commission winning Brad Birch and BAFTA-nominated Kenneth Emson, will play as part of the VAULT Festival from 8 to 12 February …

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Coming up in 2017: Upcoming reviews from Emma Clarendon by Emma Clarendon

Welcome to 2017! Here’s a guide to some of the reviews to look out for (so far) from Emma (LoveLondonLoveCulture) Clarendon in the coming months.

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

Why do celebrity deaths make us grieve so much? by Emma Clarendon

2016 has seen the world lose some extraordinarily talented people. From David Bowie to Alan Rickman and Prince to Gene Wilder, a lot has been said about why we treat the deaths of those we p…

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LAST CHANCE TO SEE: West End shows closing in January by Emma Clarendon

A new year, a new start - but also a few endings. Several shows are closing in London in January. Here's a guide to some of the productions we will be waving sadly goodbye to…

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Monday, December 26, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Art at the Old Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Rufus Sewell leads the cast in this new production of Yasmina Reza’s play directed by Matthew Warchus. Here is what critics have been saying about it?  The Stage: *** &#…

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Friday, December 23, 2016

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Saint Joan at the Donmar Warehouse by Emma Clarendon

Gemma Arterton stars in Josie Rourke’s modern take on the spiritual soldier’s rise to fame and tragedy. But what do critics think of the Donmar Warehouse’s production? …

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CHRISTINA BIANCO: O Come, All Ye Divas! – Charing Cross Theatre by Emma Clarendon

With this hilarious show, Christina Bianco releases the festive diva in all of us, thanks to some impressive impersonations of the world’s biggest divas.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Year in Review: Emma Clarendon’s 11 favourite shows of 2016 by Emma Clarendon

2016 is coming to an end and to celebrate another year, Emma Clarendon names some of her favourite shows of the year, including Aladdin, Dreamgirls and The Libertine.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

NEWS: Icarus Theatre’s physical Hamlet launches UK tour in January by Emma Clarendon

It has been announced that Icarus Theatre Collective will be presenting a fast-paced tour of Hamlet at venues across the UK from January to April 2017.

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NEWS: Theresa Rebeck’s The Understudy receives UK premiere by Emma Clarendon

Theresa Rebeck’s The Understudy will have its UK premiere as part of the Canal Cafe Theatre’s American season from the 21st February.  Directed by Russell Lucas, this produc…

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NEWS: Further casting for National’s Angels in America confirmed by Emma Clarendon

The National Theatre has confirmed further casting to join Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, Denise Gough and Russell Tovey for Marianne Elliott’s revival of Tony Kushner's Angels in America, …

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Monday, December 19, 2016

LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST / MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING – RSC, West End by Emma Clarendon

The Royal Shakespeare Company have managed to combine the two plays with ease and charm to provide a wonderfully entertaining time at the theatre.

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Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
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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
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