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Monday, February 5, 2018

‘A good dose of nostalgia for those who remember Ken Campbell’s work’: KEN – Bunker Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This warm-hearted tribute to Ken Campbell offers a good dose of nostalgia for those who remember his work – but can feel slightly self-indulgent towards the end.

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Saturday, February 3, 2018

‘Difficult not be swept away by it all’: SUNSET BOULEVARD – Touring ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This extraordinarily lavish touring production of Sunset Boulevard makes the heart soar as much as the story and its characters break the audience’s heart.

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‘Mesmerising production’: JULIUS CAESAR – Bridge Theatre ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This production of Julius Caesar at the Bridge Theatre captures the audience’s attention (no matter where you sit or stand) to such great effect that the (just over) two hours passes quick…

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NEWS: final casting revealed for Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus at The Other Palace @MythMusical by Emma Clarendon

Final casting for Myth: the Rise and Fall of Orpheus, directed by Arlene Phillips and playing at The Other Palace from 10 March, includes Jaymi Hensely, best known for his work in boy band U…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

‘Wonderful and infectious spirit’: EUGENIUS! – The Other Palace ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Having first appeared in a concert performance at the London Palladium in 2016, Eugenius! is a hilariously nostalgic musical by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins which has grown into a confident a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, February 2, 2018

7 shows to look out for in February: @LongDaysThePlay, #HTDryPowder, @frozentheplay &… by Emma Clarendon

As we fast approach February, Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon rounds up the productions she’s most looking forward to in February. With Mates ticket links…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

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

Robert Icke’s production of this Schiller classic takes up residence at the West End's Duke of York’s Theatre, following on from another Almeida Theatre production Ink. Juliet Stevenson …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Turn of the Screw’s Carli Norris by Emma Clarendon

'I deliberately stayed away from the novel as I knew it was written from a different perspective and I didn’t want to judge the performance.'

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

‘Hit and miss’: THERE OR HERE – Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

From the producers of the 2013 production Yellow Face, comes this thoughtful production of Jennifer Maisel’s play There or Here at London’s Park Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, January 26, 2018

‘Everything about it feels genuine’: BEGINNING – West End ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

The West End transfer of Beginning, the heartwarming and engaging new play from David Eldridge, has plenty to keep the audience engaged and entertained throughout.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

NEWS: Musical drama San Domino opens at Tristan Bates Theatre in June by Emma Clarendon

Based on Italian Fascist leader Mussolini’s infamous persecution of homosexuals, Tim Anfilogoff and Alan Whittaker’s San Domino will play at the Tristan Bates Theatre from 5 to 30 June 2…

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NEWS: Charles Court Opera to return to King’s Head with The Mikado by Emma Clarendon

Performing at the theatre from 22 March, Charles Court Opera’s interpretation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comedy masterpiece will be the company’s final production in the histori…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:30AM
Thursday, January 25, 2018

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

Now back at the National’s Olivier Theatre until 24 April 2018, Michael Longhurst’s production of Amadeus stars Adam Gillen and Lucian Msamati as Mozart and Salieri. Here’s what critic…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: All’s Well That Ends Well at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Caroline Byrne directs this new production of All’s Well That Ends Well – Shakespeare’s tale of rebellion and determination – at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe,…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Monday, January 22, 2018

NEWS: Rock musical Myth: The Rise & Fall of Orpheus gets reworked at The Other Palace by Emma Clarendon

Rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus will have nine concert-style workshop performances at The Other Palace, London from 10 to 17 March 2018.

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NEWS: Fern Britton & Anna-Jane Casey lead renamed Calendar Girls Musical on tour by Emma Clarendon

Casting has been announced for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s musical Calendar Girls the Musical (previously just The Girls in the West End). It opens on 1…

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‘A deeply fascinating production’: WOMAN BEFORE A GLASS – Jermyn Street Theatre ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This deeply fascinating one-woman show brings Peggy Guggenheim’s colourful life vividly to the stage.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Sunday, January 21, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: @BdayPartyLdn now @HPinterTheatre @ZoeWanamaker @StephenMangan @Pearlie_Mack & #TobyJones by Emma Clarendon

Ian Rickson's 60th-anniversary revival of Harold Pinter’s best-known play has opened at the West End theatre named after the late playwright. The Birthday Party stars Toby Jones, Zoë Wana…

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Saturday, January 20, 2018

NEWS: Cast announced for Cassie McFarlane’s Network-inspired Mad As Hell by Emma Clarendon

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Cassie McFarlane and Adrian Hope’s new play Mad as Hell, about star of the film Network, Peter Finch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Friday, January 19, 2018

‘Funny, endearing, refreshing’: BUNNY – Tristan Bates Theatre ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This perceptive monologue by Jack Thorne tackles a huge range of topics as seen through the eyes of one teenage girl.

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NEWS: RSC announces child cast for first UK tour of @MatildaMusical by Emma Clarendon

Child casting has been announced for the first five venues of the upcoming UK & Ireland tour of Matilda the Musical, which launches from Leicester Curve on 5 March 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM
Thursday, January 18, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Salome at the Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

Malin Byström stars in the title role of David McVicar’s production of Salome, which runs at the Royal Opera House until 30 January 2018. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

‘Gives a real taste of what it would’ve been like to see Frank, Dean & Sammy’: RAT PACK LIVE – Theatre Royal Haymarket ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This entertaining and lively show gives audiences a real taste of what it would have been like to see The Rat Pack performing live.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Cirque Du Soleil’s Ovo at the Royal Albert Hall by Emma Clarendon

Cirque Du Soleil is back in London with its show Ovo, running at the Royal Albert Hall until 4 March 2018. Has it managed to wow the critics?

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‘It’s about women, played by women & created by women: @KateMarlais on @OrangesElephant musical premiere @HoxtonHall by Emma Clarendon

What's it like appearing in the world premiere of an all-female, actor-musician, gang musical? Actress Kate Marlais, who is a composer herself, spoke to Love London Love Culture about Orange…

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Monday, January 15, 2018

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Girl from the North Country at the Noel Coward Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The hit Old Vic Theatre production transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre. But what have critics thought about it?  Duluth, Minnesota. 1934. A community living on a knife-edge huddle toge…

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Sunday, January 14, 2018

NEWS: Two premieres staged in Alexander Matthews season at Tristan Bates by Emma Clarendon

The Tristan Bates Theatre has announced an Alexander Matthews season, running from 31 January to 24 March 2018. The theatre will present the debut of the playwright and philosopher’s two s…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Dietrich: Natural Duty’s Peter Groom by Emma Clarendon

"Natural Duty is a one (wo)man cabaret exploring the life of Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich. The show is a mix of theatre, drag and cabaret and uses songs and stories to explore a legends e…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Saturday, January 13, 2018

What can you expect from a new musical about Jane Austen? by Emma Clarendon

A new musical about Jane Austen launches a UK tour this month. Austen The Musical is a celebration of one of the best known British authors, taking audiences on a journey to discover the wom…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, January 12, 2018

‘Frank, brutal, enthralling’: #BerkoffEast @KingsHeadThtr ❤❤❤❤ > @theAtticist by Emma Clarendon

Director Jessica Lazar and the cast make the most of every line and inject it with as much energy and emotion as possible to create a compelling and surprisingly humorous show that grabs the…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

‘A heartfelt & tender love story’: LOBSTER – Theatre503 ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Lucy Foster’s play is a heartfelt and tender love story, examining the pressures of modern life through the eyes of two women who desperately want to cling on to each other even at the cos…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

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