Peter Duncan’s made for online audiences pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is filled with plenty of giggles and has plenty of imagination.
‘A powerful & thought-provoking piece of drama’: IN SEARCH OF A WHITE IDENTITY – The Actors Centre (Online review) ★★★★
Cliffordkuju Henry’s powerful two-hander In Search of a White Identity explores issues that have been particularly sharpened into focus with the events of this year.
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for December
Love London Love Culture offers a guide to some of the shows set to open in London next month.
‘We remind people there is a whole theatre ecosystem out there’: Siana Bangura on new podcast Behind the Curtains
Emma Clarendon chatted to Siana Bangura about her and Christina Nicole about their new podcast Behind the Curtains.
‘A richly rewarding experience’: FALLING STARS – Union Theatre (Online review)
Written and conceived by Peter Polycarpou, Falling Stars is a charming and fascinating exploration of composers, collaborators and publishers of the 1920s.
‘Powerful & engaging piece of work’: PHOENIX – English Touring Theatre ★★★★
Mike Bartlett’s new monologue Phoenix effectively explores how people in power abuse the rules set in place for everyone – except seemingly for those in positions of trust.
‘It’s a totally captivating story’: Emily Bruni will star in gripping revenge drama Psychodrama
Actress Emily Bruni spoke to Emma Clarendon about starring in Psychodrama at Never For Ever from 21-31 January 2021.
CD REVIEW: Mary Poppins: The Definitive Supercalifragilistic 2020 Cast Recording ★★★★
This new cast recording of the Disney production of Mary Poppins is lively and charming from start to finish.
‘Captures the heart & attention’: A PASSION PLAY – Written on the Waves ★★★★
Margaret Perry’s A Passion Play affectionately explores the story of two teenage girls and their changing relationship.
‘Sensitive & compelling piece of drama’: IN THE ABSENCE OF SILENCE – Chickenshed Theatre (Online review) ★★★★
In the Absence of Silence is a compelling, heartbreaking but ultimately hopeful piece that will hopefully give courage to others who find themselves in the same situation.
‘Glimmers of potential for a more elaborate production’: Mongolian Death Worm: A Puppet Musical (Online review)
Mongolian Death Worm: A Puppet Musical has imagination and charm and a score that proves to be catchy and memorable.
‘An intense & emotional watch’: FISSION – The Actors Centre (Online review) ★★★★
Ewan Pollitt’s tense but heartfelt play Fission examines grief and how it affects your perspective on the people you love.
‘Filled with plenty of humour, affection & intelligence’: EDUCATING RITA – Rose Theatre ★★★★
This wonderfully warm production of Educating Rita reveals a play that still feels as though it has plenty of relevance today.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Great Gatsby at Immersive LDN
We rounded up the reviews for this immersive production based on F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby.
Love London Love Culture reflects on the Olivier Awards 2020
While it has taken a while for the winners of this years Olivier Awards to be announced, there was plenty to be celebrated – as well as a strong reminder of the power of theatre.
‘There is a real sense of us paving a way to bring theatre back’: James Demaine on performing in the West End transfer of Private Peaceful
Emma Clarendon chatted to actor James Demaine about bringing the Barn Theatre production of Michael Morpurgo’s story Private Peaceful to the West End.
‘The characters are bubbling with emotion’: Hannah Bristow stars in A Passion Play as part of the Written on the Waves project
Emma Clarendon chatted to the actress Hannah Bristow about starring in A Passion Play as part of 45North and Ellie Keel Productions’ Written on the Waves project.
‘A reminder of the joy of live music’: LOCKDOWN TOWN – One Night Records ★★★★
Lockdown Town, an immersive time machine of musical history, is socially distanced fun and an ideal distraction from the problems of the world.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse
We round up the reviews for Jonathan O’Boyle’s production of The Last Five Years now playing at the Southwark Playhouse.
‘A flawless piece of work’: WAIT FOR ME (Online review) ★★★★★
Dance musical Wait for Me beautifully captures life as seen through the eyes of one couple and the angels who bring them together.