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Thursday, May 10, 2018

'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.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: Chess at the London Coliseum by Emma Clarendon

Chess is officially back in London, directed by Laurence Connor and starring Alexandra Burke, Michael Ball and Cassidy Janson. Here's what the critics have been saying about it…

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

'Bold & confident production well worth seeing': CHESS " West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

There's no denying that the plot in Chess could, despite changes in this version, be better structured. But this is a show best enjoyed by sitting back and letting the music and staging blow…

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Monday, May 7, 2018

'A lightly entertaining watch': AN IDEAL HUSBAND " West End ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

There is certainly no faulting any of the cast's performances or the look of the production as a whole, but it feels as though Jonathan Church's production of An Ideal Husband is just lackin…

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Sunday, May 6, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Nine Night at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The National Theatre presents Natasha Gordon's debut play Nine Night, directed by Roy Alexander Weise and stars Franc Ashman, Oliver Alvin-Wilson and Michelle Greenidge among the cast. Here'…

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Saturday, May 5, 2018

INTERVIEW: Tiger Lillies on their 'emotional rollercoaster ride', Devil's Fairground by Emma Clarendon

Tiger Lillies spoke to Love London Love Culture's Emma Clarendon about their upcoming show Devil's Fairground, playing at London's Wilton's Music Hall from the 15 to 26 May 2018.

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Friday, May 4, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: Absolute Hell at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The reviews are in for the National Theatre's production of Rodney Ackland's Absolute Hell, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins (playing until 16 June 2018). Here, Love London Love Culture rounds u…

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

7 shows to look out for in May " Red, Chess, An Ideal Husband & more by Emma Clarendon

Here's a guide to a few of the shows that Love London Love Culture is looking forward to throughout May…

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

'Vibrant & mesmerising': CIRCUS ABYSSINIA: ETHIOPIAN DREAMS " Underbelly Festival ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Bold and vibrant, Circus Abyssinia offers plenty of thrills in its mesmerising show at the Underbelly Festival.

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Monday, April 30, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Voices from the Deep's Kheira Bey by Emma Clarendon

Kheira Bey is about to star in Voices from the Deep at the King's Head Theatre. She spoke to Love London Love Culture's editor Emma Clarendon about what to expect from the show…

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Saturday, April 28, 2018

'Celebrates the world of dancing to full effect': STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL " West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This glitter filled and entertaining production of Strictly Ballroom might rely slightly too much on Will Young but is fun to watch unfold.

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Friday, April 27, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Not Talking's Gemma Lawrence by Emma Clarendon

Gemma Lawrence spoke to Love London Love Culture's Emma Clarendon about the world stage premiere of Mike Bartlett's Not Talking. The production at the Arcola Theatre, London continues until …

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

'Hysterical from start to finish': SHIT-FACED SHAKESPEARE: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE " Leicester Square Theatre ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Actors being completely inebriated is probably not what you expect when you go to see a Shakespeare play. However, Shitfaced Shakespeare's production of The Merchant of Venice is entirely ju…

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: The Moderate Soprano at the Duke of York's Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Jeremy Herrin's production transfers to the Duke of York's Theatre, having played at the Hampstead Theatre (running until 30 June 2018). But what have critics been making of David Hare's pla…

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Where will we all be in 60 years' time? Interview with The Fall's director Matt Harrison by Emma Clarendon

"Over the course of three stories, we draw a very direct line between the young actors the audience see on stage and the people they'll be in 60 years time " asking what conversations do we …

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'The real question is: what can audiences unexpect?' Benjamin Alborough on Cream Tea & Incest by Emma Clarendon

The writer and producer spoke to Love London Love Culture about Cream Tea and Incest, now playing at The Hope Theatre following a run at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  For those w…

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Monday, April 23, 2018

'Gradually ramps up the tension to great effect': RASHEEDA SPEAKING " Trafalgar Studios ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

With many moments that hit a powerful punch, Rasheeda Speaking is a powerful and thoughtful piece of drama, designed to make audiences re-evaluate their own attitudes. Well worth paying a vi…

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

'Draws out all of the emotion & rawness of the characters': THE GULF " Tristan Bates Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The quality of Matthew Gould's production of The Gulf is high, particularly drawing out two raw and emotionally engaging performances from Louisa Lytton and Anna Acton who thrash out their c…

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Saturday, April 21, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Alfred Molina & Alfred Enoch on the West End production of Red by Emma Clarendon

Alfred Enoch and Alfred Molina spoke about the upcoming West End premiere of Michael Grandage's production of Red, opening for previews at London's Wyndham's Theatre from 4 May to 28 July 20…

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Friday, April 20, 2018

'Hilariously chaotic production': MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING " Rose Theatre, Kingston ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

But overall, this is a light and entertaining production of Much Ado About Nothing that just needs some more focus in some scenes to keep the pace flowing better. Worth a visit.

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

'Much more than a tribute': TINA THE MUSICAL " West End ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, Tina the Musical at the Aldwych Theatre is an electrifying addition to the West End and is well worth a trip.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

REVIEW ROUND UP: Chicago at the Phoenix Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Cuba Gooding Jr and Ruthie Henshall help to bring the razzle-dazzle of Kander and Ebb's musical back to the West End " but what have critics made of Chicago's return to the West End?

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Much Ado About Nothing with a modern mafia twist: Interview with actor Caolan McCarthy by Emma Clarendon

"Audiences can expect wit, style, love, betrayal, friendship, and maybe a few superheroes."

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Monday, April 16, 2018

'How competitive are you?' QUIZ " West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

James Graham's engaging play is transformed into a highly entertaining production by Daniel Evans, placing the ideas of entertainment and justice under the spotlight.

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'Circus is wonderful because it's so multinational': Interview with CircusFest producer Molly Nicholson by Emma Clarendon

"There are lots of different elements to do with circus that keep audiences fascinated. The skills of the performers continue to thrill " I have been watching circus regularly for 10 years a…

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Sunday, April 15, 2018

How much would you sacrifice in return for the adoration of the masses? Interview with The Buzz's Lydia Rynne by Emma Clarendon

"The Buzz is a play that, on the surface, seems very contemporary in its concerns but in fact deals with the timeless conflicts of misuse of power, female oppression, the superficiality of s…

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Saturday, April 14, 2018

'Worth a watch for those wanting to break into musical theatre': I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL " Live at Zedel ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This perceptive and entertaining show celebrates the highs and lows of being a musical theatre performer through the songs of Alexander S Bermange.

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Friday, April 13, 2018

INTERVIEW: Actor Mark Houston on Chocolate Cake & children's theatre by Emma Clarendon

Mark Houston is currently appearing in the Polka Theatre's production of Chocolate Cake, based on Michael Rosen's poem (playing until 13 May 2018). He spoke to Love London Love Culture about…

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

'Surprisingly humorous & heartfelt': PERICLES " Barbican Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Cheek by Jowl's production of Pericles is engaging and passionately performed but can get a little bit lost in translation…

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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Camille O'Sullivan chats about her show The Carny Dream by Emma Clarendon

Camille O'Sullivan spoke to Love London Love Culture about her show The Carny Dream, playing at Wilton's Music Hall from 10 to 21 April 2018.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Hannah Hauer-King " director of Grotty at the Bunker Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Director Hannah Hauer-King spoke to Love London Love Culture about her upcoming production of Grotty, playing at the Bunker Theatre from 1-26 May 2018.

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off