With a few modern updates, this new interpretation of the Cinderella story in Soho Cinders boasts several top notch musical theatre ballads.
Best of the Blogs: The Mates give their verdicts on When The Crows Visit, Different From The Others, On Bear Ridge, Soho Cinders & more
In our continuing series, editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 3 November 2019). Libby Purves emphasises the significance of Anumpama Chandrasekhar’s new play When The Crows Visit at the Kiln Theatre.
‘Filled with charm & personality’: SOHO CINDERS – Charing Cross Theatre
Soho Cinders, a contemporary twist of the fairytale Cinderella, is filled with charm and personality – performed with great gusto by all of the cast.
‘A naughty, feel-good & fun show’: SOHO CINDERS – Charing Cross Theatre
Will Keith’s production of Soho Cinders brings out the emotional heart of the piece, while also celebrating the comedy and spectacle.
‘Certainly turns the classic tale on its head’: SOHO CINDERS – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★
Soho Cinders isn’t life-changing but it allows us to experience tongue-in-cheek, energetic performances which will entertain for the duration of the show.
‘It honestly had me hooked by the first scene’: Millie O’Connell swaps Six for Soho Cinders
Actress Millie O’Connell chatted to us about Soho Cinders at the Charing Cross Theatre.
‘A refreshing tale brilliantly told’: QUEEN OF THE MIST – Charing Cross Theatre
Pint of Wine’s production of Michael John LaChiusa’s Queen of the Mist transfers from the Brockley Jack Studio to the traverse stage of the Charing Cross Theatre, keeping its original cast in tact.
Queen of the Mist Q&A video: How does it feel to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel?
How does it feel to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel… and survive? Michael John LaChiusa, who wrote a musical on just this subject, was on his way back to the States by the time I chaired my post-show Q&A to his Queen of the Mist.
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for August
Love London Love Culture offers her guide to five shows opening in London this month…
Q&A video: Watch Terri interview producer, director & stars of Amour… must now finish 8 Jun
I can’t believe that Amour has posted early closing notices at Charing Cross Theatre. This beautiful production now must finish on Saturday 8 June 2019. So please watch and share this post-show Q&A video – and then book to see the show – ASAP!
‘Quirky, lovely & completely self-aware’: AMOUR – Charing Cross Theatre
Musically, Amour soars and Michel Legrand’s score is in good hands with the brilliant band and musical director Jordan Li-Smith.
‘For lovers of quality musical theatre, it’s unmissable’: AMOUR – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★
Amour, a whimsical tale of a Parisian clerk who finds himself temporarily gifted with a superhuman ability to walk through walls, lends itself perfectly to London’s Off West End theatre scene.
‘An utter pleasure to listen to from start to finish’: AMOUR – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★
Michel Legrand’s quirky but charming musical Amour makes a vivid impression in this UK professional premiere.
‘Intriguing & mystical’: AMOUR – Charing Cross Theatre
Amour is a sweet and bittersweet story which is delicately handled by director Hannah Chissick. The concept of is intriguing and mystical, and the style of the music is chocolate box sweet.
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for May
Here’s Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best theatre openings in May.
‘Its secret is lightness, tenderness, affection’: How the musical Amour & its composer Michel Legrand won the heart of Jeremy Sams
Jeremy Sams spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about working with Michel Legrand and bringing Amour to the stage.
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for the UK premiere of Michel Legrand musical Amour
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Monday 13 May 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock talks to the director and cast of the late Michel Legrand’s five-time Tony Award-nominated Amour. Got any questions?
Full cast announced for the UK premiere of Michel Legrand’s Amour
AMOUR, the late Michel Legrand’s five-time Tony-nominated musical fantasy about daring to dream and the power of self-belief, runs at the Charing Cross Theatre from 2 May to 20 July 2019, with a press night on 8 May. Full casting has been announced.
NEWS: Michel Legrand’s musical Armour receives its UK professional premiere at the Charing Cross Theatre
The UK professional premiere of five-time Tony-nominated musical Amour, with music by multi-award-winning composer Michel Legrand, will be presented by Danielle Tarento at London’s Charing Cross Theatre from 2 May to 20 July 2019 (press night is 8 May).
‘Thought-provoking but slight’: VIOLET – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★
Violet has plenty of sincerity and perceptive lyrics to make it endearing to watch, but the book ultimately lets it down and doesn’t allow the characters to quite shine as brightly as they could. Definite potential here – but in need of some work.