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Friday, August 10, 2018

‘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
Thursday, August 9, 2018

‘This lively & entertaining production showcases a whole wealth of talent’: BRING IT ON – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This lively and entertaining production showcases a whole wealth of talent from the British Theatre Academy. Loosely based on the film starring Kirsten Dunst, Bring It On makes for a lively …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Review Round-up: Othello at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Mark Rylance and Sheila Atim star in Claire van Kampen’s production of Shakespeare's Othello, running in rep at The Globe until 13 October 2018. Here’s what critics have been saying abou…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Go behind the scenes with Aladdin & The Lion King at Disney’s new pop-up shop by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon popped along to see Disney’s new pop-up shop featuring the costumes from its two West End shows Aladdin and The Lion King. Here’s what visitor…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Review Round-up: £¥€$ (Lies) at the Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Ontroerend Goed has brought its immersive production of £¥€$ (Lies) to London's Almeida Theatre for a limited run to 18 August 2018. Here is what critics have been making of it.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

INTERVIEW: Harry McEntire on staging Homos, Or Everyone in America in the round at the Finborough by Emma Clarendon

Actor Harry McEntire chatted to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about his latest role in the UK premiere of Jordan Seavey's Homos, Or Everyone in America, now playing at London's…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Review Round-up: The Importance of Being Earnest at the Vaudeville Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Michael Fentiman’s production of Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy is the final production in Classic Spring’s year-long Oscar Wilde season, running until 20 October 2018 at the West End's …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

‘This hilarious & silly show captures the spirit of the books’: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Four – West End ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This hilarious and silly show captures the spirit of the books on which it is based perfectly with plenty for adults and children to enjoy.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Monday, August 6, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Jasper Britton as he returns to the NYMT for The Beautiful Game by Emma Clarendon

Jasper Britton spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about the National Youth Music Theatre’s upcoming production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Beautiful Game at The Other Palace.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, August 4, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Comedy About a Bank Robbery’s Jack Baldwin by Emma Clarendon

Jack Baldwin spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about being part of Mischief Theatre’s The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, August 3, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Rebecca Vaa & Billie Collins are bringing Spiders to the Tristan Bates Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Director Rebecca Vaa and writer Billie Collins spoke to Love London Love Culture about bringing Spiders to the Tristan Bates Theatre as part of the Camden Fringe.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

‘Compelling, touching & uplifting’: GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM – Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

Compelling, touching and uplifting, the classic children’s tale Goodnight Mr Tom is brilliantly performed by the young cast and is sure to impress – just don’t forget your tissues!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Blood Wedding director George Richmond-Scott by Emma Clarendon

Director George Richmond-Scott spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about his upcoming production of Blood Wedding at the Omnibus Theatre from 4 September.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: King Lear at the Duke of York’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Ian McKellen reprises his role as King Lear in the West End transfer of Jonathan Munby’s production which has arrived in London following its run in Chichester. Here’s what the critics h…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, July 30, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Sam Weston & his role in Ardent8’s Sacrifice at the Soho Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Actor Sam Weston spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about Ardent8’s production of Sacrifice, playing at London’s Soho Theatre from 31 July 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, July 29, 2018

Engaging, hilarious & interesting’: BURY THE HATCHET – Hope Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Written by Sasha Wilson, Bury the Hatchet is a folktale meets musical with a difference and tells the story of Lizzie Borden, a young woman who, if the theories are to be believed, literally…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Saturday, July 28, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Exit the King at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Patrick Marber directs Rhys Ifans in this new production of Exit the King. Here Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Friday, July 27, 2018

Six shows to look out for in August 2018 by Emma Clarendon

Here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the shows to look out for during August… if you aren’t heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, July 26, 2018

‘If you can’t get into Hamilton, this is the next best thing’: SPAMILTON – Menier Chocolate Factory ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

If you know and love your musicals, you will not want to miss this hilarious parody that keeps the audience thoroughly engaged and entertained.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Review Round-up: Alan Bennett’s Allelujah! at the Bridge Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Alan Bennett’s latest play has officially opened at the Bridge Theatre, the premiere production directed by Bennett's frequent collaborator and Bridge artistic director Nicholas Hytner. He…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Silk Road’s Josh Barrow by Emma Clarendon

Josh Barrow spoke to Love London Love Culture about reprising his role in Silk Road (How to Buy Drugs Online), playing at the Trafalgar Studios from 7 August 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, July 24, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Lehman Trilogy at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Sam Mendes directs this production of Stefano Massini’s The Lehman Trilogy starring Simon Russell Beale, Ben Miles and Adam Godley. Here Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, July 23, 2018

‘A real treat for the eyes & the ears’: THE KING & I – West End by Emma Clarendon

Bartlett Sher’s production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King & I is a real treat for the eyes and the ears.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, July 22, 2018

‘Imaginative, creative and fun’: SOUNDS & SORCERY: CELEBRATING DISNEY’S FANTASIA – The Vaults by Emma Clarendon

While this immersive experience brings to life what Disney’s original film achieved, it feels as though it doesn’t quite go far enough with its ideas and imagination.  I hav…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, July 21, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Pity at the Royal Court Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Sam Pritchard directs Rory Mullarkey’s latest play Pity for the Royal Court Theatre. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews here.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, July 20, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Monster Calls at the Old Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Sally Cookson directs this production of A Monster Calls based on Patrick Ness’ story, which is now playing at the Old Vic Theatre. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, July 19, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Theatrical Rights Worldwide’s Drew Baker by Emma Clarendon

Drew Baker spoke to Love London Love Culture about Theatrical Rights Worldwide’s new project The British Musicals Collection.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, July 18, 2018

‘A sharply observant & compelling play’: END OF THE PIER – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, End of the Pier is a sharply observant play that is transformed into a compelling production that makes the audience sit up and pay attention.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Everywhere Bear illustrator Rebecca Cobb by Emma Clarendon

The illustrator Rebecca Cobb spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about collaborating with Julia Donaldson and bringing The Everywhere Bear to the Polka Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Monday, July 16, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Writer of new play Lost in Thought, Lucy Danser by Emma Clarendon

Writer Lucy Danser spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about her new play Lost in Thought, playing at the Hen and Chickens (21 July) and the Bread & Roses (29 July) before heading to Edinb…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Saturday, July 14, 2018

‘Engaging & thought-provoking’: ALKALINE – Park Theatre ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Sensitively directed by Sarah Meadows, Alkaline at the Park Theatre offers a balanced look at different attitudes towards faith and religion.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:45AM

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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