We round up the week gone by in the world of the arts – here’s what has been proving popular on LLLC…
Review round up of I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire, Southwark Playhouse: discover what is being said about the UK premiere of Samantha Hurley‘s play, which is playing in London until the 10th August.
Review of Dizney in Drag, Underbelly Festival: hoorah! The Underbelly Festival is back in London and it has officially opened with this naughty and laugh-out-loud funny take on Disney characters and stories. Presented by The Hairy Godmothers, its final performances are today – but lets hope its not too long before they make a return to London!
Interview with Melissa Errico: we chatted to Melissa about her brand new show Deux Grandes Dames with Isabelle Georges, which came to London for two performances only at the Crazy Coqs.
Review of The Trumpeter at the Finborough Theatre: discover what we thought Inna Goncharova’s play that brings the harrowing conflict of the war in Ukraine to the UK. It continues to run at the theatre until the 3rd August.
Review of Shania Twain at BST Hyde Park: this time last week we were preparing to have a whole lot of fun at Hyde Park, watching one of country music’s most popular singers entertain the crowds – but did she wow us as expected?
News: UK & Ireland date announced for release of Firebrand: the film, based on Elizabeth Fremantle’s 2013 novel Queen’s Gambit, stars Alicia Vikander as Katherine Parr with Jude Law as Henry VIII. Meanwhile, they are joined by Simon Russell Beale,Eddie Marsan, Ruby Bentall, Bryony Hannah and Sam Riley.
News: new casting announced for Mamma Mia! The Party: now in its fifth year at The O2, the experience has confirmed the new cast members joining the production from the 24th July.
News: Marisha Wallace to release brand new single: it has been confirmed that the Olivier Award nominated actress and singer will release her brand new single ‘Cry Baby’ on the 19th July.
News: Hippodrome Casino launches ‘Margarita Summer ‘ Menu for its rooftop venue: this week it was announced that the Hippodrome Casino was launching a brand new menu to welcome the summer to London, formed of distinctive margarita choices served alongside delicious taco options.
News: The Corrs announce new London date as part of their upcoming UK & Ireland tour: following their performance at this year’s BST Hyde Park concert, the group has added a London date to their tour, playing at The O2 on the 20th November.