Take a look at what is proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week…
Review of Pippin in Concert, Theatre Royal Drury Lane: this was only our second experience of catching Stephen Schwartz’s musical and with a stellar cast including: Jac Yarrow, Patricia Hodge and Alex Newell it was a great way to start the week. It also proves that when done well – concert productions of musicals can really work!
Review of Liberation Squares, Brixton House: stopping off in London as part of its tour, Sonali Bhattacharyya’s comedy effectively explores the consequences of the government’s Prevent policy as seen through the eyes of three teenage girls. Powerful and thought provoking – it truly resonates with these times.
Review round up of The Cherry Orchard at the Donmar Warehouse: elsewhere, this week saw the opening of this new production of Chekhov’s play, directed by Benedict Andrews – but what have had the critics had to say? Find out with our review round up!
Review round up of Minority Report, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre: this week also saw the opening of this stage adaptation based on Philip K Dick’s sci-fi novella but did it go down well with the critics?
News: Faye Tozer joins the cast for the UK tour of the musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians: it has been confirmed this week that the actress and singer will be taking on the role of Cruella at certain venues as part of the UK tour of the Regent’s Park Open Theatre production.
Preview: Through The Lens of Esther Anderson, Bob Marley: The Early Years, Muswell Hill Gallery: get a glimpse of 20 rare images of the singer in this newly announced exhibition, available to view from the 30th May. All of the images have been taken by the Jamaican filmmaker, photographer and activist, Esther Anderson at the start of Bob Marley’s journey into the music stratosphere in the early 1970’s.
Review round up of The Fall Guy: discover what is being said about the new film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt with our review round up!
News: Punchdrunk Enrichment announce new family immersive show: this newly announced show, titled Enitan’s Game will head to the company’s home Punchdrunk Enrichment Stores from the 14th June until the 1st September to help encourage children’s limagination and love of storytelling.
Revel Puck Circus unveil details of its first new show for three years: find out more about the company’s new show, heading to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in May, before touring to Gosport and Ventnor Fringe on the Isle of Wight during June and July on Love London Love Culture.
Oxbo Bankside launches Prosecco Fridays package: find out more about what is included as part of the newly launched package, designed to get guest’s weekends off to a great start!