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Saturday, June 9, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Rink at Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

Adam Lenson directs this revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical The Rink, currently playing at the Southwark Playhouse. Here’s what critics have so far made of it…

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Friday, June 8, 2018

‘Infectious, fun, uplifting & hilarious’: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE – Drayton Arms Theatre ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The Spelling Bee may be a traditionally US phenomenon, but the show definitely works for an audience over the pond. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is infectious, fun, uplifting a…

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

‘My nerves were effectively torn to shreds’: KILLER JOE – Trafalgar Studios ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Killer Joe is definitely not an easy watch but thanks to the solid chemistry and performances from the cast it is a compelling production to watch that leaves the audience feeling on edge. G…

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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

‘Fun & silly entertainment for the whole family’: SHREK THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Filled with plenty of laughter and fun, it is safe to say the audience left the theatre with a spring in their step and a smile on their face thanks to Shrek and his loveable fairytale compa…

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Monday, June 4, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: Consent at the Harold Pinter Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews of Nina Raine’s latest play Consent at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

‘Wonderfully contemporary vision of circus’: CIRCOLOMBIA – Underbelly Festival ⭐⭐⭐⭐ by Emma Clarendon

Everything about Circolombia feels like a celebration thanks to a strong combination of dancing, music and song mixed with the strength and the versatility of the performers that make for aw…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Saturday, June 2, 2018

‘Feels as though it values style over substance’: TARTUFFE – West End ⭐⭐⭐ by Emma Clarendon

While the cast put in passionate and feisty performances, it has to be said that Gerald Garutti’s dual language production of Tartuffe feels muddled.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, June 1, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… These Rooms’ Emma O’Kane by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Emma O’Kane about appearing in These Rooms at the Shoreditch Town Hall from the 4 June 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Thursday, May 31, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Sandra Dickinson chats about The Unbuilt City at the King’s Head Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Sandra Dickinson spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about her upcoming role in The Unbuilt City, playing at the King’s Head Theatre from the 6 to the 30 June 2018.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

INTERVIEW: The Gronholm Method’s Laura Pitt-Pulford by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Laura Pitt-Pulford about her current role in The Gronholm Method at the Menier Chocolate Factory, playing until 7 July 2018.

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

‘This story never resonated with me properly – until now’: PETER PAN – Open Air Theatre Regent’s Park ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This enchanting production of Peter Pan is filled with enough magic and creativity to make the adults in the audience fully embrace the child within.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, May 28, 2018

‘An infectious and joyful spirit throughout’: SUMMER HOLIDAY: THE MUSICAL – Touring ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Packed with humour, fun and nifty footwork, this stage adaptation of the Cliff Richard film Summer Holiday is a joy to watch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Sunday, May 27, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: Hamlet / As You Like it at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

The opening of the new season at the Shakespeare’s Globe pairs up Hamlet with As You Like It. Here’s what critics thought of the venture….

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

INTERVIEW: Random Selfies writer Mike Kenny by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture spoke to writer Mike Kenny about writing for young people’s theatre and Random Selfies, playing as part of the Polka Theatre’s Techtopia Festival.

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Friday, May 25, 2018

‘Makes for fascinating viewing’: THE GRONHOLM METHOD – Menier Chocolate Factory ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Intriguing and sharp, Jordi Galceran’s play The Gronholm method asks just how far you would go to get the job that you want and at what cost with mesmerising effect.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, May 24, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Circolombia’s director Felicity Simpson by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon spoke to director Felicity Simpson about Circolombia, playing at the Underbelly Festival from the 24 May 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: 3Women at the Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

Michael Yale directs new play 3Women, exploring what it means to be a woman in the 21st century by Katy Brand. Here Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Cockamamy playwright Louise Coulthard by Emma Clarendon

The writer and actress spoke to Love London Love Culture about her play Cockamamy, playing at the Hope Theatre from the 12th June.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, May 21, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Movin’ Melvin Brown chats Chuck Berry Lives by Emma Clarendon

LLLC’s Emma Clarendon spoke to Melvin Brown about bringing his show Chuck Berry Lives to the Brighton Festival.

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

BOOK REVIEW: Twenty Theatres to See Before You Die by Amber Massie-Blomfield ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Amber Massie-Blomfield’s book explores the history of theatres from across the UK, affectionately written but also deeply researched.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

‘Hard for the audience not to get swept along with it all’: H.R. HAITCH – Union Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Perfectly timed to coincide with the upcoming royal wedding, musical comedy H.R Haitch is packed full of laughs but seems to run out of steam towards the end.

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Friday, May 18, 2018

‘Performances that keep the audience captivated from beginning to end’: RED – West End ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Alfred Enoch and Alfred Molina both shine in this revival of John Logan’s play Red, now playing at the Wyndham’s Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, May 17, 2018

‘Feels as classy and fresh as ever’: CHICAGO – West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, it is pleasing to have Chicago back in the West End to offer new audiences an opportunity to see the classic musical. But it is just lacking a little bit of sparkle in the performan…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

‘A true celebration of people of all backgrounds & cultures’: Five reasons to visit the Underbelly Festival by Emma Clarendon

Now in its 10th year along the Southbank, the Underbelly Festival is a highlight of editor Emma Clarendon’s calendar. Here’s five reasons why she loves visiting it each year…

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Album Review: Frozen – Original Broadway Cast Recording ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Capturing the spirit of the story and the characters, the Broadway Cast Recording of Frozen features a wealth of talent vocally to make it a joy to listen to.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

‘Who could ask for anything more?’: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS – Cinema Screening – The Hospital Club ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Following a recent run in the West End at the Dominion Theatre, hit musical An American in Paris arrives on the big screen this week.

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Monday, May 14, 2018

‘Thought-provoking & beautifully presented’: NIGHTFALL – Bridge Theatre ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Nightfall, a sensitive play about the impact of grief on one family’s life, might be slow to unravel but is completely relatable and engaging.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Saturday, May 12, 2018

‘Takes the whole concept of having a bath to new heights’: SOAP – Underbelly Festival by Emma Clarendon

Flowing seamlessly from beginning to end, SOAP not only has a great energy about it but also is a reminder of why 250 years on circus is still considered fascinating to audiences as a form o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, May 11, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Mood Music at The Old Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Joe Penhall’s play Mood Music about the music industry has officially opened at The Old Vic Theatre. Here’s what critics have been saying about it…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 10, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… comedian & blogger Sam Avery by Emma Clarendon

The comedian and blogger Sam Avery spoke to Love London Love Culture about his new stand-up show going on tour from October, including a date at the Leicester Square Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

‘Sharply written, perceptive & balanced’: THE FALL – Southwark Playhouse ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

The Fall is a play that lingers on in the mind long after the show has finished and is performed to perfection by all of the cast. Well worth a watch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

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