Month: July 2019

Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: Further Casting Announced for The Prince of Egypt

Emma Clarendon

Further casting has been confirmed for the musical, which will play at the Dominion Theatre from the 5th February 2020. Joining the previously announced Luke Brady (Moses), Liam Tamne (Ramses), Christine Allado (Tzipporah) and Alexia Khadime (Miriam) in the upcoming production of The Prince of Egypt will be: Joe Dixon (Seti), Debbie Kurup (Queen Tuya), Gary Wilmot (Jethro), Adam Pearce (Hotep), Tanisha Spring (Nefertari) and Silas Wyatt-Barke (Aaron). Based on the original DreamWorks… Continue reading NEWS: Further Casting Announced for The Prince of Egypt

drama, News, Theatre

PREVIEW: A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Trafalgar Studios

Emma Clarendon

Simon Evans is set to direct a new production of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, which will play at the Trafalgar Studios from the 21st September. It has been announced that Toby Stephens and Claire Skinner will lead the cast in Simon Evans' production of A Day in the Death of Joe… Continue reading PREVIEW: A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Trafalgar Studios

News, Unique Experiences

PREVIEW: Floral Art & Design Show, Islington Business Design Centre

Emma Clarendon

The London flower event will run at the Islington’s Business Design Centre from the 8th to the 10th August. Presented and organised by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies' to mark the 60th anniversary since  the charity was established, The Floral Art & Design Show will showcase a world of flower arranging from classic… Continue reading PREVIEW: Floral Art & Design Show, Islington Business Design Centre

Children, drama, News, Theatre

First Look at…Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Emma Clarendon

The new London theatre has officially launched and opened to the public and is situated close to Wembley Stadium. Here's a look at what you can expect... Along with a site based in White City Place, Troubadour Theatres has officially launched its Wembley Park venue, created by the award-winning team behind the King's Cross Theatre.… Continue reading First Look at…Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Children, Interviews, Theatre

Interview With… Ben Martin

Emma Clarendon

The actor chatted to Emma Clarendon about bringing Horrible Histories back to London. Ben Martin and Pip Chamberlin in Barmy Britain - Horrible Histories by Birmingham Stage Company. Photo by Mark Douet. Hi, could you tell me a bit more about what audiences can expect from Barmy Britain Part four? Audiences can expect lots of… Continue reading Interview With… Ben Martin

drama, News, Theatre

NEWS: James McAvoy to Star in Cyrano de Bergerac

Emma Clarendon

The production is set to run at the Playhouse Theatre from the 27th November. It has been announced that The Jamie Lloyd Company will present a brand new season in the West End, which will run at the Playhouse Theatre from November 2019 to August 2020. The first production in the season will be Edmond… Continue reading NEWS: James McAvoy to Star in Cyrano de Bergerac

Music, Musicals, News, Theatre

Five Reasons to See..Doctor Zhivago

Emma Clarendon

The 2011 musical version based on Boris Pasternak's 1957 novel is heading to the Cadogan Hall for two performances only on the 1st September. Emma Clarendon attended the launch at the Theatre Cafe on Sunday - here's why we think you should book tickets... Lucy Simon's score and lyrics by Michael Korie and Amy Powers:… Continue reading Five Reasons to See..Doctor Zhivago

Musicals, New York, News, Review Round Up, Theatre

Review Round Up: Moulin Rouge, Al Hirschfeld Theater, New York

Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for one of the most highly anticipated musicals of the year... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxefJ8jTqe0 The Guardian: *** "What audiences apparently want is dazzle and excitement and pyrotechnics and trapezes and sword-swallowing and equal-opportunity lechery and Catherine Zuber’s sensuous costumes and Derek Mclane’s glitzy set and Sonya Tayeh’s playful, libidinous,… Continue reading Review Round Up: Moulin Rouge, Al Hirschfeld Theater, New York

Children, Reviews, Theatre

REVIEW: The Worst Witch, Vaudeville Theatre

Emma Clarendon

Wickedly fun, The Worst Witch is delightfully (and suitably) magical to keep the audience thoroughly engaged. (c)Manuel Harlan. Having grown up reading Jill Murphy's original stories about Mildred Hubble, I'm really pleased to report that this stage adaptation by Emma Reeves retains the fun and chaos of the stories, while the performances of all the… Continue reading REVIEW: The Worst Witch, Vaudeville Theatre

Books, drama, Film, Interviews, Musicals, News, Review Round Up, Reviews, Theatre

Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 28th July 2019

Emma Clarendon

Here's a guide to what Love London Love Culture has been up to this week... Interview with Robert Rhodes: the actor chatted to us about taking on the role of Quasimodo in Iris Theatre's production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Review of The Bridges of Madison County at the Menier Chocolate Factory: this week… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 28th July 2019