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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…

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

‘Chilling & thought-provoking’: THE ZIZZ – Living Records Festival (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

The experimental short film The Zizz is suitably theatrical in style but needs a bit more clarity to make more sense.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Love London Love Culture offers her pick of the latest immersive online experiences by Emma Clarendon

Wanting to enjoy some theatre with a twist? Here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to five online immersive productions that you will want to have a look at…

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Saturday, January 30, 2021

‘Expect a fast-paced, modern, tragic version of a classic love story’: Emily Redpath stars in the new filmed production of Romeo & Juliet by Emma Clarendon

Actress Emily Redpath chatted to us about starring in the new filmed production of Romeo & Juliet.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021

‘Explores themes such as grief & company greed’: THREE HOTELS – Tectonic Theater Project (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Filled with pain and sorrow, Three Hotels is a powerful piece of drama with two strong performances at its heart that make the audience sit up and pay attention.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2021

‘The cast really captures the brutality that emerges’: AMSTERDAM – Orange Tree Theatre (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

First seen at the Orange Tree Theatre in 2019, Maya Arad Yasur’s play Amsterdam is a stark reminder that we should never forget the past and as much as possible try and prevent history rep…

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Saturday, January 23, 2021

‘I think Shook challenged a lot of preconceived ideas’: Andrea Hall talks about her role in the play Shook & its digital release by Emma Clarendon

Actress Andrea Hall chatted to us about Samuel Bailey’s play Shook which is being released to watch digitally.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM
Thursday, January 21, 2021

‘Mesmerising, fascinating & imaginative story’: FLIGHT PATHS – Extant (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, Flight Paths is an absorbing and educational experience that really captures the attention and imagination from start to finish.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, January 18, 2021

‘A delight to watch from start to finish’: NUTCRACKER DELIGHTS – English National Ballet (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Having had its run of live performances cut short, thank goodness the English National Ballet recorded Nutcracker Delights, this gorgeous scaled back treat for audiences to enjoy at home.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, January 17, 2021

‘It’s still enormously relatable even in the modern day’: Charlotte Wakefield stars in the online revival of Gatsby A Musical by Emma Clarendon

Actress Charlotte Wakefield chatted to us about the upcoming revival of Gatsby A Musical, being filmed at the Cadogan Hall and streamed from 12-14 February 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:45PM
Saturday, January 16, 2021

‘The music in the show should feel like diving headfirst into the internet’: Francesca Forristal & Jordan Paul Clarke on their new musical Pub by Emma Clarendon

Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarke spoke to Emma Clarendon about their new musical Public Domain being live streamed from the Southwark Playhouse on 15 and 16 January 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

‘People can now have an audience for their work across the planet’: Mark Potter launches online company Crowd Pleaser Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Director Mark Potter chatted about his new online theatre company Crowd Pleaser Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, January 11, 2021

‘The chaos unfolds beautifully’: HENRY V TAKE 2 – Cross-Stitch Theatre (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Cross-Stitch Theatre’s witty show Henry V Take 2 explores the frustrations of trying to put on a show over zoom.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Friday, January 8, 2021

What productions Love London Love Culture is looking forward to in 2021 by Emma Clarendon

Emma Clarendon selects the shows that she is most looking forward to catching in 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, January 6, 2021

‘This frustration & pain feels so pertinent’: STARVING: AN ARTIST IN LIMBO (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

One-man show Starving: An Artist in Limbo, performed by AP Stephen, is adapted from Kafka’s short story A Hunger Artist.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

‘Offers a ray of sunshine’: WHAT A SUPERHERO WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS – Tall Tails Theatre (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

What A Superhero Wants For Christmas, a wonderfully accessible and reassuring piece of children’s theatre, is worth watching if your children are feeling lonely and isolated at the moment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, January 4, 2021

‘Heartwarming, fun & entertaining’: NEVER GIVE UP A DREAM – Thespie ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Never Give Up on a Dream, the latest concert in the online streaming platform’s Reunited series, brings together some of the cast of Pretty Woman the Musical.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, January 2, 2021

What were Emma Clarendon’s favourite posts in 2020? by Emma Clarendon

Editor and founder Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite pieces that she has written for Love London Love Culture this year.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, December 31, 2020

‘Riotous fun from start to finish’: COVIDELLA & THE MASKED BALL – Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Created by those involved and studying at the Musical Theatre Academy, Covidella & The Masked Ball really puts a quirky twist on the traditional story of Cinderella.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, December 28, 2020

‘Full of energy, personality & songs’: THE ELF WHO WAS SCARED OF CHRISTMAS – Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Cosy and playful family show The Elf Who Was Scared Of Christmas is exactly the type of show that children need after the strangeness of this year.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, December 24, 2020

‘Sweeps along effortlessly’: CINDERELLA – Northern Opera Group (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

This charming and rarely performed chamber operetta, Cinderella, is given new life in Northern Opera Group’s new filmed version.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, December 23, 2020

‘The performances are wonderfully flamboyant’: RED RIDING HOOD – Hounslow (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, this is a refreshing and entertaining take on the story of Red Riding Hood that provides families a way to still have fun and joy through pantomime this Christmas season.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, December 20, 2020

‘Lively & sharp – with just a hint of cheekiness’: Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown – Charles Court Opera (Online review) ★★ by Emma Clarendon

Putting a hilarious twist on the story of Snow White and still allowing for audience participation, online pantomime Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown is a real joy to watch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, December 10, 2020

‘Sensitively brought to life’: THE OLD HOUSE – The Actors Centre (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Painful and heartbreaking play The Old House beautifully explores the relationship between mother and daughter – as Alzheimer’s begins to take hold.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, December 8, 2020

‘The dark undertones of the story are wonderfully highlighted’: GHBoy – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, GHBoy is an emotionally complex piece that has many elements that make it compelling to watch but it does leave a few questions unanswered story wise.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Sunday, December 6, 2020

‘Wonderfully brought to life’: THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK – Wise Children / Kneehigh / Bristol Old Vic (Online review) ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

It was so delightful to finally catch up with Kneehigh’s production of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, filmed at the Bristol Old Vic and streamed by Wise Children.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

‘Perfect family entertainment’: JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Online review by Emma Clarendon

Peter Duncan’s made for online audiences pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is filled with plenty of giggles and has plenty of imagination.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, November 29, 2020

‘A powerful & thought-provoking piece of drama’: IN SEARCH OF A WHITE IDENTITY – The Actors Centre (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Cliffordkuju Henry’s powerful two-hander In Search of a White Identity explores issues that have been particularly sharpened into focus with the events of this year.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 26, 2020

Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for December by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture offers a guide to some of the shows set to open in London next month.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

‘We remind people there is a whole theatre ecosystem out there’: Siana Bangura on new podcast Behind the Curtains by Emma Clarendon

Emma Clarendon chatted to Siana Bangura about her and Christina Nicole about their new podcast Behind the Curtains.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Sunday, November 22, 2020

‘A richly rewarding experience’: FALLING STARS – Union Theatre (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Written and conceived by Peter Polycarpou, Falling Stars is a charming and fascinating exploration of composers, collaborators and publishers of the 1920s.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

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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