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‘Delves deep into what it truly means to be an addict’: THE RED – Original Theatre (Online show)

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon30th March 2022Leave a Comment

This psychological examination of what it means to be an addict is surprisingly moving – but it does feel as though it goes around in circles.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Collaboration at the Young Vic Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon9th March 2022Leave a Comment

Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for the world premiere of Anthony McCarten’s The Collaboration, now running at London’s Young Vic Theatre until 2 April 2022.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Number at the Old Vic Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon8th February 2022Leave a Comment

On LoveLondonLoveCulture, Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for the latest revival of Caryl Churchill’s two-hander A Number, now starring Lennie James at Paapa Essiedu at the Old Vic Theatre until 19 March 2022.

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Year in review: Emma’s 7 favourite theatre productions of 2021

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays by Emma Clarendon12th January 2022Leave a Comment

Despite everything that has been happening in the world, last year saw some fantastic theatre being produced under difficult circumstances: here are just a few of our favourite productions.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Best of Enemies at the Young Vic Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon31st December 2021Leave a Comment

On LoveLondonLoveCulture, Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for the world premiere James Graham’s latest political drama, Best of Enemies, now running at the Young Vic Theatre until 22 January 2022.

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‘A complete sensory experience’: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Touring ★★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Emma Clarendon16th December 2021Leave a Comment

This Olivier Award-winning adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel is getting a deserved revival in London before embarking on a UK tour.

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Review Round-up: The Tragedy of Macbeth at the Almeida Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon18th October 2021Leave a Comment

On LoveLondonLoveCulture, Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for the Almeida Theatre’s new production of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. It stars James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan, directed by Yael Farber.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Memory of Water at Hampstead Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon26th September 2021Leave a Comment

Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for the new revival of The Memory of Water. Shelagh Stephenson’s play originally premiered at Hampstead Theatre in 1996.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Paradise at the National Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon24th August 2021Leave a Comment

Love London Love Culture round up the reviews for Kae Tempest’s play Paradise, reimagining a Greek legend now playing at the National Theatre.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Bagdad Cafe at the Old Vic Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon5th August 2021Leave a Comment

Love London Love Culture rounds up what critics have had to say about Emma Rice’s production of Bagdad Cafe now playing at the Old Vic Theatre.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Happy Days at Riverside Studios

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon22nd June 2021Leave a Comment

We round up the reviews for Trevor Nunn’s 60th anniversary revival of Samuel Beckett’s play Happy Days.

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‘Makes you want to explore these myths with new insight’: PERSEPHONE – Talking Gods Festival (Online review) ★★★★

In Festivals, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon6th April 2021Leave a Comment

This powerful retelling of how Persephone ended up in the Underworld is given a modern twist that makes for compelling viewing.

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FEATURED SHOW: The ★★★★★ reviews are in for “outstanding” Moment of Grace

In Featured Shows, Films, London theatre, Native, News, Online shows, Plays, Reviews by Featured Content6th August 2020

“Sensitive and engaging,” “beautiful,” immensely thoughtful”: Take a look at the incredible reviews for new online play Moment of Grace, then watch for yourself at The Actors Centre website until 9 August.

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NEWS: Moment of Grace to be streamed by The Actors Centre

In Featured Shows, Films, London theatre, Native, News, Online shows, Plays by Featured Content24th July 2020

Moment of Grace, a new drama inspired by the monumental action taken by Princess Diana when she visited a London AIDS ward in the 1980s, will be streamed by The Actors Centre later this month. The production premieres on 31 July and will be available to watch until 9 August.

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WATCH: Moment of Grace releases evocative new teaser trailer

In Featured Shows, Films, London theatre, Native, Online shows, Plays, Video by Featured Content22nd June 2020

When to touch was to heal. At a time when shaking hands feels like a distant memory, Bren Gosling’s play, inspired by a symbolic act of taboo-breaking compassion, has defied its own challenges to transform from acclaimed stage production to film. Watch the trailer and find out more.

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I asked my MP: Where is the support for theatre?

In Features, London theatre, Opinion by Emma Clarendon20th June 2020Leave a Comment

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon expresses her thoughts on the painful neglect of theatre during Covid-19, including a template response from her local, Cabinet Member MP.

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“Moment of Grace is a play about a pandemic, and here we are in the midst of another one” Bren Gosling on his new drama

In Featured Shows, Films, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Online shows, Plays by Featured Content1st June 2020

“We have grabbed this opportunity with both hands to make something original – not a film of a staged version of the play BUT a new hybrid production.” When COVID-19 ended hopes of a London season for new HIV drama Moment of Grace, writer Bren Gosling set about recreating it for the screen. Find out more in his fascinating interview…

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COVID-cancelled show Moment of Grace searches for streaming partner

In Featured Shows, Films, London theatre, Native, News, Online shows, Plays by Featured Content27th May 2020

Moment of Grace, a new drama exploring the monumental action taken by Princess Diana when she visited a London AIDS ward, has been transformed from an award-winning stage show into a film in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Producers are hoping to bring it to screens soon.

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‘A lovely energy & pace runs right through the production’: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES – National Theatre ★★★★★ (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon18th May 2020Leave a Comment

This is a gloriously funny and heartfelt play that offers a fascinating insight into how the barbershop is a place of vital importance for African men.

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‘As vibrantly funny as ever’: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS – National Theatre ★★★★★ (Online review)

In London theatre, News, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon4th April 2020Leave a Comment

It would be fair to say that right now what the British public need right now is a laugh – particularly if they are missing going to the theatre – which is why it was a stroke of genius for the National Theatre to stream One Man, Two Guvnors.

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