Polka Theatre has finally reopened its doors after two and a half years, following major refurbishment works which coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Demonstrates the power of art to thrill & challenge’: RED – The Shows Must Go On! (Online review)
Red beautifully demonstrates the central thesis that sons must challenge fathers, the old must give way to the new and art and theatre must constantly evolve and change in order to survive – a lesson which has been all too evident as Lockdown2 comes to a close.
NEWS: Productions including Kinky Boots & 42nd Street are made available on new streaming platform Stage2View
The first stage shows to be released on brand new streaming platform Stage2View will include the critically acclaimed, Tony and Olivier Award-winning productions of Kinky Boots and An American In Paris, as well as the recent Drury Lane production of 42nd Street.
Love London Love Culture’s Favourite Theatre of 2018
the end of 2018, here’s a few of Love London Love Culture’s favourite shows of the year….
An epic case of theatre FOMO
As an avid theatre-goer who has been forced to scale back her theatre-going, I’m suffering from serious theatre FOMO. I’ve been lucky enough to see some shows on their press nights, but generally my theatre-going has been seriously curtailed.
‘An intense, well-written and tightly directed drama’: RED – West End ★★★★★
This is not Yasmin Reza’s Art, rather it’s an intense, well-written and tightly directed drama that in 90 minutes provides a rare insight into a man whose work seems baffling to the untutored eye.
‘Performances that keep the audience captivated from beginning to end’: RED – West End ❤❤❤❤❤
Alfred Enoch and Alfred Molina both shine in this revival of John Logan’s play Red, now playing at the Wyndham’s Theatre.
‘This engaging debate & conversation is pure joy’: RED – West End
Michael Grandage’s revival of Red may only be 90 minutes, but there is no sense of rush here, and instead the play – much like Mark Rothko’s creations – is given room to breath, to slowly come into focus as a true picture emerges.
‘A play of fire & poetry, laughter & rage’: RED – West End ★★★★★
Perfect. Red at the Wyndham’s Theatre, starring Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch, is a play of fire and poetry, laughter and rage. An imagined colloquy with its own kind of genius.
What’s Debbie looking forward to in May 2018?
An exciting couple of months coming up on the Fringe – this month I’m checking out Theatre N16’s new venue for a couple of shows, for one thing, and next month The Bunker Theatre will be a bit of a hotbed for new writing.
7 shows to look out for in May – Red, Chess, An Ideal Husband & more
Here’s a guide to a few of the shows that Love London Love Culture is looking forward to throughout May…
INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Alfred Molina & Alfred Enoch on the West End production of Red
Alfred Enoch and Alfred Molina spoke about the upcoming West End premiere of Michael Grandage’s production of Red, opening for previews at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 4 May to 28 July 2018.
NEWS: Charlie Murphy joins Aidan Turner in Grandage’s Lieutenant of Inishmore revival, TICKETS ONSALE
Michael Grandage has today announced the full, all-Irish cast joining Aidan Turner for his upcoming revival of Martin McDonagh’s 2001 black comedy The Lieutenant of Inishmore.
NEWS: Michael Grandage revives John Logan’s Red & Martin McDonagh’s Lieutenant in West End
With their production of Labour of Love about to complete its run, the Michael Grandage Company (MGC) today announces two new productions for 2018 – Red by John Logan, and The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh, both directed by the company’s Artistic Director Michael Grandage.