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REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Monster Calls at the Old Vic Theatre

In London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon20th July 2018Leave a Comment

Sally Cookson directs this production of A Monster Calls based on Patrick Ness’ story, which is now playing at the Old Vic Theatre. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…

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INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Theatrical Rights Worldwide’s Drew Baker

In Features, Interviews, Musicals, Quotes by Emma Clarendon19th July 2018Leave a Comment

Drew Baker spoke to Love London Love Culture about Theatrical Rights Worldwide’s new project The British Musicals Collection.

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‘A sharply observant & compelling play’: END OF THE PIER – Park Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon18th July 2018Leave a Comment

Overall, End of the Pier is a sharply observant play that is transformed into a compelling production that makes the audience sit up and pay attention.

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INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… The Everywhere Bear illustrator Rebecca Cobb

In Children's theatre, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Plays, Quotes by Emma Clarendon17th July 2018Leave a Comment

The illustrator Rebecca Cobb spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about collaborating with Julia Donaldson and bringing The Everywhere Bear to the Polka Theatre.

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INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Writer of new play Lost in Thought, Lucy Danser

In Edinburgh Festival, Features, Interviews, London theatre, Plays, Quotes by Emma Clarendon16th July 2018Leave a Comment

Writer Lucy Danser spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about her new play Lost in Thought, playing at the Hen and Chickens (21 July) and the Bread & Roses (29 July) before heading to Edinburgh.

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‘Engaging & thought-provoking’: ALKALINE – Park Theatre ★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon14th July 2018Leave a Comment

Sensitively directed by Sarah Meadows, Alkaline at the Park Theatre offers a balanced look at different attitudes towards faith and religion.

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‘Delightful from beginning to end’: AS YOU LIKE IT – Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon13th July 2018Leave a Comment

Overall, this is a lovely summer treat at the Open Air Theatre, working well in the context of its surroundings of Regent’s Park. Hilarious, touching and well worth a visit.

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‘Its strength is in the music & lyrics’: IT HAPPENED IN KEY WEST – Charing Cross Theatre

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon11th July 2018Leave a Comment

If It Happened in Key West had been treated more like a gothic musical (which quite a few of the songs hinted at) about grief, love and loss it would have been stronger. But as it is by adding a quirky sense of humour to it makes it seem as though it is trivialising the serious issues that the true story contains.

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REVIEW ROUND UP: The King & I at the London Palladium

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Opinion, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon9th July 2018Leave a Comment

Bartlett Sher’s production of The King & I brings the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to the West End. But what have critics had to say about it?

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Jungle at the Playhouse Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon7th July 2018Leave a Comment

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s acclaimed The Jungle transfers from the Young Vic to the West End. But what have critics had to say about it?

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