Discover what critics had to say about the immersive production of Wolf Of Wall Street based on Jordan Belfort’s memoirs.
Mates blogger: Emma Clarendon
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Emma Clarendon studied drama through A-Level before deciding she was much better suited to writing about theatre than appearing onstage. She’s written for a number of online publications ever since, including The News Hub and Art Info. Emma set up her own blog, Love London Love Culture, in April 2015 and tweets at LoveLDNLoveCul.
The latest from Emma on MyTheatreMates
‘We like our plays to have a heart & that heart is often bittersweet’: Kellie Batchelor stars in Martha, Josie & the Chinese Elvis at the Park Theatre
Actress Kellie Batchelor chatted to Emma Clarendon about starring in Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis.
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for December
Here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best shows opening in December.
‘Razor sharp in terms of comedy timing’: AN ACT OF GOD – The Vaults ★★★★
David Javerbaum’s hilarious comedy An Act Of God effectively brings the ten commandments into the 21st century.
‘Charming & warm from start to finish’: WHITE CHRISTMAS – West End ★★★★
A joy from start to finish, White Christmas is a real treat that you will not want to miss out on.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith
We round up the reviews for the Lyric Hammersmith’s 2019 pantomime Cinderella.
‘We never really have a shortage of new ideas’: Writer & actor Henry Shields talks all things Mischief Theatre
Writer and actor Henry Shields chatted to Emma Clarendon about all things Mischief Theatre including the company’s year long season at the Vaudeville Theatre.
‘I really enjoy exploring using my voice in a different way’: Michele Austin stars in the West End’s Cyrano de Bergerac
Actress Michele Austin chatted to us about starring in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac at the Playhouse Theatre.
‘Joyful to watch from start to finish’: & JULIET – West End
Lively and empowering new musical & Juliet at the Shaftesbury Theatre is entertaining from start to finish.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Dear Evan Hansen at the Noel Coward Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the highly anticipated transfer of Dear Evan Hansen from Broadway.
‘A mesmerising show that reveals just how far humans can push their bodies’: LA CLIQUE – Leicester Square Spiegeltent ★★★★
Sexy, naughty, playful and energetic, La Clique makes a welcome return to London to make for perfect alternative festive entertainment.
‘I think this might be a very special version’: Alex Young is loving being part of Guys & Dolls at Sheffield Crucible
Actress Alex Young chats to Emma Clarendon about starring as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe at the Bridge Theatre
We round up the reviews for Sally Cookson’s production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe now playing at the Bridge Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Touching the Void at Duke of York’s Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Tom Morris’ production of Touching the Void which is now playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre .
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre
Richard Eyre’s production of the musical Mary Poppins has flown back into the West End – but what do the critics think of it?
‘Opens up very real debates’: CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS – Colab Factory ★★★★
Parabolic Theatre‘s insightful and thought-provoking, immersive, political-inspired production of Crisis? What Crisis effectively sweeps the audience back to 1979.
REVIEW ROUND–UP: Tina – The Tina Turner Musical on Broadway
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, show based on Tina Turner’s life and career, which has transferred to Broadway.
‘A real treat to watch from start to finish’: 42ND STREET CINEMA ★★★★
This special cinema release of the recent West End revival of 42nd Street captures even more detail of this spectacular production.
‘Ultimately a feel-good show’: REPUTATION – The Other Palace ★★★
Despite the plot holes, this is a charming musical that has potential. This might be the first outing for Alick Glass’s 1930’s set musical but there is still plenty of potential to be found in it despite the flaws in the plot and number of songs included in it. Taking place in 1935, Michelle is… Read More
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Ghost Quartet at Boulevard Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the Boulevard Theatre’s inaugural production.