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Friday, March 26, 2021

’An important piece of writing’: DEAR DEAD JASON – Potluck Festival by Emma Clarendon

Well grounded and relatable, Dear Dead Jason is an honest piece about grief and finding support in the aftermath of a tragic loss.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, March 23, 2021

‘A real triumph of a production’: BKLYN THE MUSICAL – Lambert Jackson Productions (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson’s modern fairytale musical BKLYN the musical is evocatively brought to life in Dean Johnson’s stylish production.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Saturday, March 20, 2021

‘It gives you two hours of beauty’: Newtion Matthews feels blessed to be part of BKLYN the musical by Emma Clarendon

We chatted to the actor Newtion Matthews about the upcoming filmed production of BKLYN the musical.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 18, 2021

‘A completely absorbing experience’: BLACK MATTER – Crazy Coqs (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Giles Terera’s song cycle Black Matter shows exactly how powerful music can be in highlighting important issues.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

‘It’s a rollercoaster ride’: Sally Vanderpump is excited to perform again in The Cloak of Visibility at The Space Arts Centre by Emma Clarendon

Actress Sally Vanderpump chatted to Emma Clarendon about The Cloak of Visibility, heading to The Space Arts Centre from 1 June 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

’It is absorbing to watch unfold’: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This striking and edgy version of Oscar Wilde’s story The Picture Of Dorian Gray acts as a powerful warning about depending too much on social media.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, March 15, 2021

‘I hope you’re inspired to learn more about black history’: Khai Shaw appears in new film Children’s Children by Emma Clarendon

Actor Khai Shaw chats about appearing in Children’s Children – a new film comprised of five monologues, co-produced by English Touring Theatre and Black Apron Entertainment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Sunday, March 14, 2021

‘Musically it is a piece that hits you instantly’: The Musician: A Horror Opera For Children – Belfast Ensemble (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Conor Mitchell’s The Musician: A Horror Opera For Children reimagines the story of Pied Piper and is at its best during the darker moments of the story.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Saturday, March 13, 2021

‘Every drop of passion is wonderfully drawn out’: TREASON THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT – Cadogan Hall (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

New musical Treason is concise, dark and passionate – certainly worth developing further.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Friday, March 12, 2021

‘A great opportunity to spot up & coming talent’: New Moon Monologues – Begin Again (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

This month’s New Moon Monologues features a lovely diverse range of stories, showcasing perfectly the range of talent that is still able to create and tell stories during this time.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

‘Everything about this ballet is distinctive’: VICTORIA – Northern Ballet (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Cathy Marston’s ballet Victoria has been made available for audiences to watch at home until 20 March 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

‘I think it can be quite cathartic for art to explore the pandemic’: Actor Ian Hallard’s debut play Adventurous premieres online by Emma Clarendon

Actor Ian Hallard chats about his debut play Adventurous which is being produced online by the Jermyn Street Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, March 8, 2021

Love London Love Culture picks out her favourite songs performed by leading ladies by Emma Clarendon

Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite songs performed by leading lady characters in musicals….

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

British musicals to champion according to Love London Love Culture by Emma Clarendon

While a lot of the focus and questions have been surrounding West End Theatre musical productions returning – we shouldn’t forget to champion new British musicals says Emma Clarendon.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Saturday, March 6, 2021

‘Encouraging creativity in children is really important for wellbeing’: Peta Swindall is ready to celebrate Little Angel’s 60th anniversary with by Emma Clarendon

We chatted to Peta Swindall, executive director of the Little Angel Puppet Theatre, about plans for the theatre’s 60th anniversary year…

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

‘Emotionally powerful piece’: CHILDREN’S CHILDREN (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Children’s Children, a short film formed of five monologues, is a powerful and thought provoking piece that asks if history can ever really be forgotten when it still forms part of the pre…

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Monday, March 1, 2021

’Will leave audiences with a smile on their face’: Sharon ‘n’ Barry do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ – Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch (Online revie by Emma Clarendon

Gentle comedy Sharon ‘n’ Barry do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch has plenty to put a smile on people’s faces during this difficult time.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Sunday, February 28, 2021

‘A glamorous & engaging way to experience the story’: GATSBY A MUSICAL – Cadogan Hall (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Sweeping audiences back to the 1920s, this concert revival of The Great Gatsby A Musical has a classy cast to bring the characters to life.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Friday, February 26, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Typical at Soho Theatre On Demand by Emma Clarendon

Having first performed in 2019 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before transferring to Soho Theatre for a sell-out run, Ryan Calais Cameron’s play Typical has now been released digitally f…

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

‘Every element has been slickly put together’: Sherlock Holmes An Online Adventure – The Case of the Hung Parliament (Online review) ★★★� by Emma Clarendon

This new experience from the team behind Alice’s Adventures Underground, Sherlock Holmes An Online Adventure – The Case of the Hung Parliament really gets audience’s brains working in …

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

‘Demands not only attention but change in attitude’: SHAKEN – The Actors Centre (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Thirty-minute piece Shaken from The Actors Centre effectively explores the aftermath of a disaster and whether lessons can be learnt to prevent it from happening again.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, February 21, 2021

‘The audience feels as though it is time-hopping with ease & style’: RECOGNITION – Written on the Waves (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Recognition is a powerful and fascinating audio drama that I can really see working well as a two hander on stage – definite potential to be explored further and adapted into a live show.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Saturday, February 20, 2021

Review Round Up: Hymn at the Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

We round up the reviews for Lolita Chakrabarti’s new play Hymn, starring Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, February 18, 2021

Review Round Up: All On Her Own at stream.theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the digital production of Terence Rattigan’s one-woman play All on Her Own starring Janie Dee.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, February 17, 2021

‘It really feels as though there is more to explore’: A Coward in Love / Perennial – Living Record Festival (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Covert Firmament has many pieces available to watch and listen to as part of the Living Record Festival until 22 February 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM
Saturday, February 13, 2021

Album Review: Cases the Musical ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This new album is the latest stage in the musical’s ongoing developing journey. Marking four years since its London premiere, this new musical following the fortunes of four artists experi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, February 12, 2021

‘A really vivid piece of theatre’: GOOD GRIEF (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Good Grief, an intimately told story of grief and love will resonate with anyone struggling with grief and finding the strength to move forward with life.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

‘Touching as much as it is humorous’: HEADS OR TAILS – Living Record Festival (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Skye Hallam’s thoughtful and warm play Heads Or Tails exploring life, death and everything in between, manages to cover a lot of topics in 40 minutes.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2021

‘Felt like a true celebration’: MUSICALS: THE GREATEST SHOW – BBC One ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Dazzling from start to finish, the high quality of the performances, music and of course the venue featured in Musicals: The Greatest Show reminded us why exactly we are missing the theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Sunday, February 7, 2021

‘Inventive & thoughtful’: IDENTITY – CTC Dance Company (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Inventive and thoughtful dance piece Identity explores what we see if we take our ‘masks’ off and allows ourselves to be us and not what society expects.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, February 5, 2021

Album Review: In The Willows – Metta Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Vibrant and heartfelt, this cast recording of the music from In The Willows, the hip hop take based on The Wind in the Willows, highlights a great musical to get children into musical theatr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

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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