As a whole, R&H Goes Pop is a wonderfully diverse album that shows how the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein can reimagined for a contemporary audience.
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
‘Makes you want to explore these myths with new insight’: PERSEPHONE – Talking Gods Festival (Online review) ★★★★
This powerful retelling of how Persephone ended up in the Underworld is given a modern twist that makes for compelling viewing.
‘Suitably impressive in terms of its ambition & style’: NOW OR NEVER – Barn Theatre (Online review) ★★★★
Song cycle Now or Never brims with positivity and hope even when it seems disaster is imminent.
‘Would be lovely to see a full-scale production’: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – SHAKE Festival (Online review)
This one performance only reading of A Midsummer Night’s Dream features lively performances – but feels slightly lacking in the magic.
‘Plenty to enchant & fascinate young audiences’: WHERE THE BUGABOO LIVES – Little Angel Theatre (Online review) ★★★★
Based on Sean Taylor’s 2016 book, this instantly charming and creative production of Where the Bugaboo Lives has plenty to offer young audiences on this fun adventure.
‘Let’s hope they all get a chance to shine’: GRADUATES AT CADOGAN HALL – Episode 1 (Online review) ★★★★
The Graduates At Cadogan Hall concerts, designed to showcase the talents of those who have graduated during the last year, is wonderfully diverse and impressive.
’An important piece of writing’: DEAR DEAD JASON – Potluck Festival
Well grounded and relatable, Dear Dead Jason is an honest piece about grief and finding support in the aftermath of a tragic loss.
‘A real triumph of a production’: BKLYN THE MUSICAL – Lambert Jackson Productions (Online review) ★★★★★
Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson’s modern fairytale musical BKLYN the musical is evocatively brought to life in Dean Johnson’s stylish production.
‘It gives you two hours of beauty’: Newtion Matthews feels blessed to be part of BKLYN the musical
We chatted to the actor Newtion Matthews about the upcoming filmed production of BKLYN the musical.
‘A completely absorbing experience’: BLACK MATTER – Crazy Coqs (Online review) ★★★★★
Giles Terera’s song cycle Black Matter shows exactly how powerful music can be in highlighting important issues.
‘It’s a rollercoaster ride’: Sally Vanderpump is excited to perform again in The Cloak of Visibility at The Space Arts Centre
Actress Sally Vanderpump chatted to Emma Clarendon about The Cloak of Visibility, heading to The Space Arts Centre from 1 June 2021.
’It is absorbing to watch unfold’: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY (Online review) ★★★★★
This striking and edgy version of Oscar Wilde’s story The Picture Of Dorian Gray acts as a powerful warning about depending too much on social media.
‘I hope you’re inspired to learn more about black history’: Khai Shaw appears in new film Children’s Children
Actor Khai Shaw chats about appearing in Children’s Children – a new film comprised of five monologues, co-produced by English Touring Theatre and Black Apron Entertainment.
‘Musically it is a piece that hits you instantly’: The Musician: A Horror Opera For Children – Belfast Ensemble (Online review)
Conor Mitchell’s The Musician: A Horror Opera For Children reimagines the story of Pied Piper and is at its best during the darker moments of the story.
‘Every drop of passion is wonderfully drawn out’: TREASON THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT – Cadogan Hall (Online review)
New musical Treason is concise, dark and passionate – certainly worth developing further.
‘A great opportunity to spot up & coming talent’: New Moon Monologues – Begin Again (Online review)
This month’s New Moon Monologues features a lovely diverse range of stories, showcasing perfectly the range of talent that is still able to create and tell stories during this time.
‘Everything about this ballet is distinctive’: VICTORIA – Northern Ballet (Online review) ★★★★
Cathy Marston’s ballet Victoria has been made available for audiences to watch at home until 20 March 2021.
‘I think it can be quite cathartic for art to explore the pandemic’: Actor Ian Hallard’s debut play Adventurous premieres online
Actor Ian Hallard chats about his debut play Adventurous which is being produced online by the Jermyn Street Theatre.
Love London Love Culture picks out her favourite songs performed by leading ladies
Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite songs performed by leading lady characters in musicals….
British musicals to champion according to Love London Love Culture
While a lot of the focus and questions have been surrounding West End Theatre musical productions returning – we shouldn’t forget to champion new British musicals says Emma Clarendon.