Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Sean Foley’s adaptation of the film The Man In The White Suit starring Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon.
Best of the Blogs: The Mates give their verdicts on Joe Egg, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Mites, Islander & more
In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 13 October 2019), ranging from Aleks Sierz’s thoughts on the still very relevant A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg at the Trafalgar Studios to Libby Purves’ reaction to Mischief Theatre’s new offering Groan Ups, plus reviews of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Good Scout, Mites, …
‘Thoroughly memorable production’: MITES – Tristan Bates Theatre ★★★★
James Mannion’s deeply disturbing but bleakly funny play Mites is given a thoroughly gripping production at the Tristan Bates Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Ian McKellen On Stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Ian McKellen’s show in which he reflects on his career which arrives in London following a successful UK tour.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Day in the Death of Joe Egg at Trafalgar Studios
We round up the latest reviews for this new production of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg at Trafalgar Studios, directed by Simon Evans.
‘Fun to watch from start to finish’: THE WATSONS – Menier Chocolate Factory ★★★★★
Laura Wade’s gleeful reimagining of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel in The Watsons is a refreshing tribute to her work and characters.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2
Here’s what critics have had to say about the new ABBA-tastic experience Mamma Mia! The Party at The O2…
‘Storytelling takes over & transports them to a very colourful world’: Mirabelle Gremaud on the cinema screening of Wise Children
Mirabelle Gremaud chatted to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about Wise Children and bringing Emma Rice’s production to cinema screens from 3 October 2019.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Big the Musical at the Dominion Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Big, the musical based on the Tom Hanks film, now playing for a limited season at the Dominion Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Very Expensive Poison at the Old Vic Theatre
We round up the reviews for the world premiere production of A Very Expensive Poison, Lucy Prebble’s reimagining of Luke Harding’s exposé of the events behind the notorious death of ex-FSB Officer Alexander Litvinenko.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Torch Song at the Turbine Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Drew McOnie’s revival of Harvey Fierstein’s play Torch Song at the Turbine Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Betrayal on Broadway
Following a successful run in London, Jamie Lloyd’s production of Harold Pinter’s play Betrayal has officially opened on Broadway. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.
‘Devastatingly raw piece of drama’: THE SON – West End ★★★★★
Brilliantly and emotionally engagingly translated by Christopher Hampton, Florian Zeller’s The Son is a piece of writing that draws you in from the start and never relinquishes its hold until the very end.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Bartholomew Fair at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Blanche McIntyre’s production of Bartholomew Fair, now playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
‘I want people to leave the theatre empowered & inspired’: Jeanette Bayardelle brings her musical Shida to The Vaults
The writer and performer Jeanette Bayardelle chatted to Emma Clarendon about bringing her musical Shida to London.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Fleabag at Wyndham’s Theatre
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s play Fleabag that inspired the hit television series is making its West End debut at the Wyndham’s Theatre for a limited season. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Appropriate at the Donmar Warehouse
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Ola Ince’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ play Appropriate.
‘It’s really to let the lyrics, the music & the melodies do their work’: Celinde Schoenmaker & Ramin Karimloo chat about the UK concert production of Doctor Zhivago
During rehearsals for the UK premiere concert production of Doctor Zhivago at Cadogan Hall on 1 September 2019, West End stars Ramin Karimloo and Celinde Schoenmaker kindly took a break to talk about the show and what audiences can expect…
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Doctor at Almeida Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Robert Icke’s final production as associate director at the Almeida Theatre, The Doctor.
‘Slick & authentic production’: DOGFIGHT – Southwark Playhouse ★★★★
The British Theatre Academy completes its summer season at the Southwark Playhouse with a heartfelt production of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s musical Dogfight.