There is no denying that Cyprus Avenue is a powerful drama about struggling with identity and prejudice that makes for chilling viewing from start to finish.
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
‘The support we’re hearing & seeing is giving us the energy to carry on’: Mat Burtcher & Andy George on The Vault Festival’s future
Emma Clarendon chatted to The Vault Festival’s Mat Burtcher and Andy George about the early closure of this year’s festival and its future.
‘Everything about this production is wonderful’: OKLAHOMA! – National Theatre (Online Review) ★★★★★
Broadway HD streamed Trevor Nunn’s production of Oklahoma! for free this weekend.
‘Pulsates with energy, tension & passion’: HENRY V – Cirencester (Online Review) ★★★★
Henry V is a vibrant and insightful production that also reveals the importance of regional theatre in keeping the industry alive.
‘My heart goes out to those who work in the theatre industry’: Love London Love Culture discusses the impact of the coronavirus on the arts
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon discusses the devastation and impact that the coronavirus is currently having.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Love Love Love at the Lyric Hammersmith
We round up the reviews for Mike Bartlett’s play Love Love Love, running at the Lyric Hammersmith until 4 April 2020.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Back to the Future at Manchester Opera House
The reviews are in for the world premiere of this new musical based on the hit film Back to the Future.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Shoe Lady at Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for E.V.Crowe’s new play Shoe Lady, playing for a strictly limited three-week run at the Royal Court Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Blithe Spirit at the Duke of York’s Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the London transfer of Richard Eyre’s production of Noel Coward’s comedy Blithe Spirit.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Girl From the North Country at Belasco Theater, New York
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Conor McPherson’s production of Girl From the North Country which has transferred to Broadway following runs at the Old Vic and the West End.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse
We round up the reviews for Jonathan O’Boyle’s production of Jason Robert Brown’s musical The Last Five Years at the Southwark Playhouse.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Women Beware Women at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Thomas Middleton’s Jacobean drama, Women Beware Women.
‘Richly absorbing & fascinating experience’: UNITED QUEENDOM – Kensington Palace ★★★★
Les Enfants Terribles are back with a truly sublime show in United Queendom exploring the lives of Queen Caroline and Henrietta Howard.
‘It is musically where the show really shines’: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★★
Suitably romantic and updated to make it feel more contemporary, Pretty Woman the Musical has plenty to recommend it in terms of music and characterisations to make for a feel-good show.
‘Vibrant & richly rewarding production’: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT – West End
A dazzling cast, a powerful score and mesmerising choreography make The Prince of Egypt a real spectacle to watch.
‘A very thoughtful, provocative & passionate night at the theatre’: Actor Adam Sina on Sinners at the Playground Theatre
Actor Adam Sina chatted to us about starring in Brian Cox’s production of Sinners at the Playground Theatre.
‘A real joy to watch’: UPSTART CROW – West End ★★★★
Filled with fantastic wordplay, Ben Elton’s comedy Upstart Crow is a lovely tribute to William Shakespeare.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Be More Chill at The Other Palace
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the UK premiere of the Broadway musical Be More Chill.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Message in a Bottle at the Peacock Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the new dance production Message in a Bottle featuring the music of Sting and choreography by Kate Prince.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Upstart Crow at the Gielgud Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the stage adaptation of Ben Elton’s comedy Upstart Crow.