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Sunday, September 9, 2018

‘Filled with joy, conflict & a sharp sense of humour’: UNEXPECTED JOY – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Bill Russell and Janet Hood’s musical Unexpected Joy is refreshing and appropriate for 2018 thanks to its four strong female characters and songs that hit the spot emotionally.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Friday, September 7, 2018

‘The heart & soul of the story is about a lovely friendship’: Peter Glanville brings children’s book How to Hide a Lion to the stage by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Peter Glanville about adapting and directing How to Hide a Lion.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

‘Something special & life-changing’: Bilal Khan makes his stage debut in Dishoom! at the Watford Palace Theatre & on tour by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Bilal Khan about making his stage debut in Dishoom! which opens at the Watford Palace Theatre on 12 September 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, September 4, 2018

‘Full of breathtaking, hilarious, edge-of-your-seat performances’: BLACK CAT: BOHEMIA – Underbelly Festival by Emma Clarendon

Bohemia is packed full of breathtaking, hilarious, edge-of-your-seat performances – everything you could wish for in a show like this. “The night belongs to us,” sings Miss Frisky duri…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Love’s Labour’s Lost at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Nick Bagnall directs this new production of Love’s Labour’s Lost, starring Charlotte Mills, Leaphia Darko and Tom Kanji. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, September 3, 2018

‘The perfect mix of history & pop’ SIX – Arts Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Funny, upbeat and quintessentially British – Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ Six at the Arts Theatre is the perfect mix of history and pop.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, September 2, 2018

‘It will be really rewarding to take an audience on the two-play journey’: Ben Deery on his role in Hogarth’s Progress at the Rose Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to actor Ben Deery about his role in the world premiere of Hogarth’s Progress at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Saturday, September 1, 2018

‘Moving tribute to some of the most beloved female musical theatre characters’: THERE IS NOTHIN’ A DAME – Cadogan Hall ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

There is Nothin Like a Same, the first show from the newly formed Lambert Jackson Productions, celebrated female characters from musicals – with the help of four vocally powerful West End …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Friday, August 31, 2018

Seven shows to see in September 2018 by Emma Clarendon

With Edinburgh winding down for another year, Love London Love Culture selects some of the best London shows to book for in September….

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, August 30, 2018

‘Intense, overpowering & heartfelt’: HOMOS, OR EVERYONE IN AMERICA – Finborough Theatre ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Intense, overpowering and heartfelt – Homos, Or Everyone In America welcomes you to the intimate relationship of a gay couple in New York.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

‘It’s going to be a really special night’: Lambert Jackson co-founder Eliza Jackson looks forward to debut production There is Nothin’ Like A by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Eliza Jackson, co-founder of Lambert Jackson about the company’s debut production There is Nothin’ Like A Dame and its plans for the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

‘It’s a unique space to play’: Actress Priyanga Burford plays Hermione in The Winter’s Tale at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Priyanga Burford spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about her role as Hermione in The Winter’s Tale at the Shakespeare’s Globe and her upcoming role in BBC’s new dram…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Sunday, August 26, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… . Busking It playwright & performer Danusia Samal by Emma Clarendon

Playwright Danusia Samal spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about Busking It which will play as part of HighTide Walthamstow from the 21 to 23 September 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 23, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… cabaret star Michael Griffiths by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to cabaret star Michael Griffiths about his upcoming London shows.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2018

‘I can’t wait to hear the audience’s reaction to the piece’: Dorothea Myer-Bennett stars in Holy Shit at the Kiln Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The actress Dorothea Myer-Bennett spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about starring in the world premiere production of Alexis Zegerman’s Holy Sh!t at the Kiln Theatre fr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

‘Makes you want to laugh & cry in equal measure’: THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Tom Latter’s production of Jim Cartwright’s tragic comedy The Rise & Fall of Little Voice captures the sense of isolation between mother and daughter well and is a perfect reminder …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:48AM
Tuesday, August 21, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Pretty Woman at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Pretty Woman the Broadway musical is featured highly on LLLC’s six musicals that need to come to London list – so here’s what the critics have been making of it…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, August 20, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Kyla Morris on her play O.L.D Online Dating at the Camden Fringe by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Kyla Morris about her play O.L.D Online Dating playing as part of the Camden Fringe on 25 and 26 August 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Sunday, August 19, 2018

‘Lots of different ideas about how stereotypes put pressure on girls & boys’: Jessica Cheetham chats about touring show Princess Charming by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Spun Glass Theatre’s Jessica Cheetham about Princess Charming, touring the UK from September.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Saturday, August 18, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Emilia at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s Emilia now playing at the Shakespeare’s Globe.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Friday, August 17, 2018

‘An engaging & gripping story of a heart-warming friendship’: SPIDERS – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Kirsty Herrington reviews Spiders playing at the Tristan Bates Theatre as part of the Camden Fringe.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, August 16, 2018

‘The bar has once again been raised’: Backbone – Royal Festival Hall ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The Australian circus troupe Gravity & Other Myths presents a clever and slick show that highlights the strength and the importance of the backbone.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

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

Lyndsey Turner directs this new production of Brian Friel’s play Aristocrats about a generation whose past threatens their future. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews….

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, August 13, 2018

‘A vivid & intriguing concept’: SILK ROAD (How to Buy Drugs Online) – Trafalgar Studios ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This one-man show is filled with angst and urgency but could be expanded further for a more in-depth look at the situation the character finds himself in.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

‘Fully embraces the madness & quirkiness’: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS – Open Air Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Maria Aberg directs this lively and over-the-top production that fully embraces the madness and quirkiness of the musical.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Sunday, August 12, 2018

‘A fitting tribute to bravery & sacrifice’: WAR HORSE – Touring New Victoria Theatre ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The National Theatre production based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved book is stunningly beautiful to watch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

‘You’ll never look at Curly Wurlys again in the same light’: SPIRAL – Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Five years ago, writer and actress Abigail Hood spotted a message printed in a free London newspaper: “Dear Steven, we love you, we miss you. We hope you found what you were looking for.”

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Inspired by Disney’s Fantasia: Interview with Sounds & Sorcery designer Doug Foster by Emma Clarendon

'We haven’t recreated the world of the film, but have attempted to reimagine it with fresh eyes and a modern approach': Emma Clarendon speaks to the video designer behind Sounds & Sor…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Saturday, August 11, 2018

‘Saucy & sassy’: CLUB SWIZZLE – Roundhouse ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This saucy and sassy new show from the creators of La Soiree is highly entertaining and energetic – but could perhaps use a bit more variety in terms of the acts.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, August 10, 2018

NEWS: Full casting announced for Eyam at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced full casting for Matt Hartley’s new play. Eyam, directed by Adele Thomas, runs from 15 September to 13 October 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM

‘Warm-hearted, affectionate & (occasionally) awkward’: GETTING OVER EVEREST – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

While the play offers a bit of comfort for those struggling to move forward in their life in a warmly affectionate way, Getting over Everest seems to run out of things to say towards the end.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

All that Chat

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