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‘I think Shook challenged a lot of preconceived ideas’: Andrea Hall talks about her role in the play Shook & its digital release

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Online shows, Plays, Quotes by Emma Clarendon23rd January 2021Leave a Comment

Actress Andrea Hall chatted to us about Samuel Bailey’s play Shook which is being released to watch digitally.

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‘Mesmerising, fascinating & imaginative story’: FLIGHT PATHS – Extant (Online review) ★★★★

In Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon21st January 2021Leave a Comment

Overall, Flight Paths is an absorbing and educational experience that really captures the attention and imagination from start to finish.

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‘A delight to watch from start to finish’: NUTCRACKER DELIGHTS – English National Ballet (Online review) ★★★★★

In Dance, London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon18th January 2021Leave a Comment

Having had its run of live performances cut short, thank goodness the English National Ballet recorded Nutcracker Delights, this gorgeous scaled back treat for audiences to enjoy at home.

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‘It’s still enormously relatable even in the modern day’: Charlotte Wakefield stars in the online revival of Gatsby A Musical

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Quotes by Emma Clarendon17th January 2021Leave a Comment

Actress Charlotte Wakefield chatted to us about the upcoming revival of Gatsby A Musical, being filmed at the Cadogan Hall and streamed from 12-14 February 2021.

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‘The music in the show should feel like diving headfirst into the internet’: Francesca Forristal & Jordan Paul Clarke on their new musical Public Domain

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Quotes by Emma Clarendon16th January 2021Leave a Comment

Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarke spoke to Emma Clarendon about their new musical Public Domain being live streamed from the Southwark Playhouse on 15 and 16 January 2021.

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‘People can now have an audience for their work across the planet’: Mark Potter launches online company Crowd Pleaser Theatre

In Features, Interviews, Musicals, Online shows, Pantomimes, Plays, Quotes by Emma Clarendon13th January 2021Leave a Comment

Director Mark Potter chatted about his new online theatre company Crowd Pleaser Theatre.

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‘The chaos unfolds beautifully’: HENRY V TAKE 2 – Cross-Stitch Theatre (Online review)

In Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon11th January 2021Leave a Comment

Cross-Stitch Theatre’s witty show Henry V Take 2 explores the frustrations of trying to put on a show over zoom.

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What productions Love London Love Culture is looking forward to in 2021

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Native, Plays, Ticket recommendations by Emma Clarendon8th January 2021Leave a Comment

Emma Clarendon selects the shows that she is most looking forward to catching in 2021.

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‘This frustration & pain feels so pertinent’: STARVING: AN ARTIST IN LIMBO (Online review) ★★★★

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

One-man show Starving: An Artist in Limbo, performed by AP Stephen, is adapted from Kafka’s short story A Hunger Artist.

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‘Offers a ray of sunshine’: WHAT A SUPERHERO WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS – Tall Tails Theatre (Online review)

In Children's theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon5th January 2021Leave a Comment

What A Superhero Wants For Christmas, a wonderfully accessible and reassuring piece of children’s theatre, is worth watching if your children are feeling lonely and isolated at the moment.

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‘Heartwarming, fun & entertaining’: NEVER GIVE UP A DREAM – Thespie ★★★★★

In Concerts, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon4th January 2021Leave a Comment

Never Give Up on a Dream, the latest concert in the online streaming platform’s Reunited series, brings together some of the cast of Pretty Woman the Musical.

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What were Emma Clarendon’s favourite posts in 2020?

In Books, Concerts, Features, London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon2nd January 2021Leave a Comment

Editor and founder Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite pieces that she has written for Love London Love Culture this year.

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‘Riotous fun from start to finish’: COVIDELLA & THE MASKED BALL – Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon31st December 2020Leave a Comment

Created by those involved and studying at the Musical Theatre Academy, Covidella & The Masked Ball really puts a quirky twist on the traditional story of Cinderella.

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‘Full of energy, personality & songs’: THE ELF WHO WAS SCARED OF CHRISTMAS – Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon28th December 2020Leave a Comment

Cosy and playful family show The Elf Who Was Scared Of Christmas is exactly the type of show that children need after the strangeness of this year.

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‘Sweeps along effortlessly’: CINDERELLA – Northern Opera Group (Online review)

In Online shows, Opera, Opinion, Reviews by Emma Clarendon24th December 2020Leave a Comment

This charming and rarely performed chamber operetta, Cinderella, is given new life in Northern Opera Group’s new filmed version.

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‘The performances are wonderfully flamboyant’: RED RIDING HOOD – Hounslow (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon23rd December 2020Leave a Comment

Overall, this is a refreshing and entertaining take on the story of Red Riding Hood that provides families a way to still have fun and joy through pantomime this Christmas season.

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‘Lively & sharp – with just a hint of cheekiness’: Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown – Charles Court Opera (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon20th December 2020Leave a Comment

Putting a hilarious twist on the story of Snow White and still allowing for audience participation, online pantomime Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown is a real joy to watch.

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‘Sensitively brought to life’: THE OLD HOUSE – The Actors Centre (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon10th December 2020Leave a Comment

Painful and heartbreaking play The Old House beautifully explores the relationship between mother and daughter – as Alzheimer’s begins to take hold.

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‘The dark undertones of the story are wonderfully highlighted’: GHBoy – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon8th December 2020Leave a Comment

Overall, GHBoy is an emotionally complex piece that has many elements that make it compelling to watch but it does leave a few questions unanswered story wise.

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‘Wonderfully brought to life’: THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK – Wise Children / Kneehigh / Bristol Old Vic (Online review) ★★★★★

In Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews by Emma Clarendon6th December 2020Leave a Comment

It was so delightful to finally catch up with Kneehigh’s production of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk, filmed at the Bristol Old Vic and streamed by Wise Children.

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