What have critics said about the Old Vic Theatre production of A Christmas Carol directed by Matthew Warchus and starring Owen Teale as Scrooge. Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon finds out.
‘Really playful & intriguing mystery’: A SHERLOCK CAROL – Marylebone Theatre ★★★★
Written and directed by Mark Shanahan, A Sherlock Carol at London’s Marylebone Theatre is a clever show which nicely combines aspects of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle effectively.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Discover what critics have made of this revival of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Cinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester. The production continues to play until 11 December 2022.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Elephant at the Bush Theatre
Want to know whether Elephant at the Bush Theatre, written and performed by Anoushka Lucas, is worth seeing? We have rounded up the reviews for you here…
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Marvellous at @sohoplace
We take a look at what critics have had to say about Marvellous, the first production to open the new theatre @sohoplace. Marvellous continues to play @sohoplace until 26 November 2022.
‘Thrilling to watch from start to finish’: Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby – Touring ★★★★★
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby continues to play at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is an exhilarating way to explore the world of the Shelby family, brought to stunning life thanks to the show’s creative team.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Boy With Two Hearts at the National Theatre
We take a closer look at what critics have been saying about Amit Sharma’s production The Boy With Two Hearts now playing at the National Theatre until 12 November 2022.
‘Plenty to be admired’: THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE – Rose Theatre ★★★
While Christopher Haydon’s of The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Rose Theatre is filled with playfulness, it feels also as though it has too many ideas crammed into it, making it feel a little confusing in places.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Crucible at the National Theatre
Discover what critics have made of Lyndsey Turner’s production of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible, officially open at the National Theatre’s Olivier space.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Wonderful World of Dissocia at Theatre Royal Stratford East
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a closer look at what critics have been saying about Emma Baggott’s production of Anthony Neilson’s play The Wonderful World of Dissocia at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Handbagged at the Kiln Theatre
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon discovers what critics have had to say about the revival of Moira Buffini’s political comedy Handbagged now playing at the Kiln Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: I, Joan at Shakespeare’s Globe
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about Ilinca Radulian’s production at the Shakespeare’s Globe.
‘This is a show that brings pure post-pandemic joy’: Arlene Phillips explains why The Cher Show is ‘unmissable & fabulous’
Both have successful decade-spanning careers. Both are driven and fiercely independent. And then there’s the mutual love of sequins. Arlene Phillips talks to Vicky Edwards about Girl Power, refusing to act her age and why The Cher Show is an unmissable and fabulously feel-good extravaganza.
‘Witty & entertaining watch’: RIDE – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★
There is plenty to be enjoyed about the musical Ride at London’s Charing Cross Theatre. In particular – the quality of Freya Catrin Smith and Jack Williams’ book and music and lyrics which has a delightful spark and charm about them that really make an impact.
‘The audience involvement is what makes it special’: Julian Forsyth is thrilled to be returning to The Woman in Black
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon chatted to Julian Forsyth about starring in The Woman in Black as Arthur Kipps in London’s West End.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Diva: Live From Hell! at the Turbine Theatre
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about the UK premiere of Alexander Sage Oyen and Nora Brigid Monahan’s musical Diva: Live From Hell!, playing a limited run at the Turbine Theatre.
‘This show has a strong message for today’: Sera Maehara returns to the role of Liat in South Pacific in London & on tour
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon chatted to Sera Maehara about reprising her role as Liat in Daniel Evans’ production of South Pacific. We chatted to Sera Maehara about reprising her role as Liat in Daniel Evans’ production of South Pacific. How does it feel to be part of this production once again?I
feel very grateful to be back in this show. The process is very exciting, it’s not just coming back to what we found last year, but also discovering new approaches and adjusting to what feels right for us this year.
Review Round Up: Peaky Blinders: The Rise at Camden Garrison
Discover what critics have had to say about Peaky Blinders: The Rise at Camden Garrison in Camden Stables Market, the latest immersive show to play in London.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have had to say about this stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved children’s story.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Closer at the Lyric Hammersmith
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon finds out what critics have had to say about the latest revival of Patrick Marber’s play Closer at Lyric Hammersmith.