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NEWS: National Portrait Gallery Acquires Tracey Emin’s Death Mask

The London gallery has announced that it has acquired Tracey Emin's Death Mask , purchased for for £67,500 with a contribution of £30,000 from the Art Fund, and further support from White Cube and the artist. The Death Mask was unveiled at the gallery, accompanied by a new display Life, Death and Memory which looks at the complex and sometimes troubling… Continue reading NEWS: National Portrait Gallery Acquires Tracey Emin’s Death Mask

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NEWS: Dreamgirls Original London Cast Recording to Be Released 12th May

It has been confirmed that the double Olivier award winning production will release its London cast recording through Sony Masterworks Broadway on the 12th May.  The brand new live recording will feature the vocals of  Olivier Award-winner Amber Riley (Best Actress in a Musical) as Effie White, Liisi LaFontaine as Deena Jones and Ibinabo Jack… Continue reading NEWS: Dreamgirls Original London Cast Recording to Be Released 12th May

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Love London Love Culture’s Favourite 90’s Songs

Following a trip to see 2 Become 1 at the King's Head Theatre last night, it got Love London Love Culture thinking about what were the best songs to be released in the 90's. Here's a few personal favourites....  C'est La Vie, B*Witched: now who can't love a song which features a bit of an Irish… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Favourite 90’s Songs

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NEWS: Liza Pulman to Tour New Show Liza Sings Streisand

It has been announced that acclaimed singer & comedienne Liza Pulman will return to the UK for a tour that kicks off on the 3rd May.  Best known for being one third of the comedy trio Fascinating Aida, this is the third solo live show from the singer. Liza Sings Streisand combines history, humour and harmony while… Continue reading NEWS: Liza Pulman to Tour New Show Liza Sings Streisand

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Review Round Up: 46 Beacon, Trafalgar Studios

Now open at the Trafalgar Studios, Alexander Lass directs the West End debut of Bill Rosenfield’s play. Here is what critics have been saying about it:  The Stage: **** "Knowing, nostalgic, and at times exquisitely tender, this is a thoughtful meditation on gay romance and meaningful connections." A Younger Theatre:  "46 Beacon is tender and heart-filled,… Continue reading Review Round Up: 46 Beacon, Trafalgar Studios

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NEWS: Casting Confirmed for Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand

The Royal Ballet are set to perform a programme of one act ballets by Frederick Ashton, the Company’s founding choreographer at the Royal Opera House from June.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2D2s4sQqSU (c) Royal Opera House, Youtube. From the 2nd to the 10th June, the Royal Ballet will present The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand.  This triple programme… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Confirmed for Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand

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REVIEW: 2 Become 1, King’s Head Theatre

Returning to the King's Head Theatre, Swipe Right's hilarious musical devoted to the 90's is nostalgic and high spirited.  As I write this, I'm having a nostalgic moment by listening to the likes of B*Witched, The Spice Girls, TLC among others to help me get back into the 90's to help me write this review.… Continue reading REVIEW: 2 Become 1, King’s Head Theatre