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Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 4th August

Here’s a guide to what has been proving popular on LLLC this week…

(c)Eliza Wilmot

Review of My Son Pinocchio Jr, Southwark Playhouse: as part of their Southwark Playhouse summer takeover, the British Theatre Academy are performing this retelling of the classic story of Pinocchio. Filled with lots of magic, little audience members will really love this!

Interview with Robert Rhodes: still proving popular on LLLC at the moment is our interview with the acttor, who is currently taking on the role of Quasimodo in Iris Theatre’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Review of The Worst Witch, Vaudeville Theatre: last week saw us paying a trip to the Vaudeville Theatre to catch the West End transfer of this touring production based on Jill Murphy’s beloved books. Delightfully funny and filled with imagination, this is a show worth catching.

Five reasons to see Doctor Zhivago: we took a trip to the Theatre Cafe for the launch of the UK premiere of the musical production of Doctor Zhivago. Presented by Lambert Jackson Productions, we listened to cast members Celinde Schoenmaker and Ramin Karimloo performing several numbers from the show as well as discussing it.

First look at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre: earlier this week we attended the official launch of the newly opened Troubadour Theatre in Wembley Park, taking in a tour of the theatre. Find out more what you can expect from the theatre…

Interview with Kieran Hodgson: LLLC’s Emma Clarendon chatted to the comedian about returning to London’s Soho Theatre featuring not one but four shows over a number of dates until the 10th August.

Full casting announced for UK premiere concert of Doctor Zhivago: the full cast joining the previously announced Celinde Schoenmaker and Ramin Karimloo in Doctor Zhivago was announced this week…

Five reasons to visit the Theatre Cafe: love the theatre? looking for a place to chill away from the hustle and bustle of London – then pay a visit to the Theatre Cafe for plenty of show tunes and musical theatre themed drinks!

Shows opening: August 2019: check out what shows are opening in London this month if you aren’t heading up to Edinburgh…

Interview with Kelsey Short: we chatted to the actress about taking on the role of Jane Eyre in Blackeyed Theatre’s UK touring production.