The production will officially reopen the Polka Theatre, which has been closed for refurbishment. Starting performances at the theatre from the 25th September, the production is a promenade performance directed by Hannah Quigley (Marvin’s Binoculars, Schools Tour/Unicorn Theatre). Red is a mix of visual and physical storytelling, which also integrates Sign Language into the performance.… Read More
Interview With…Topsie Redfern
We chatted to Topsie about her show Topsie Redfern’s Crystal Balls, playing at Two Brewers from the 28th to the 30th July. Hi Topsie, what can we expect from your show? It’s Cabaret meets Theatre. On one hand it is camp and fun with some great songs but on the other hand, through the exploration… Read More
NEWS: Phoenix Arts Club Announces Online Season
The venue based in the heart of the West End has announced details of its ‘Online from the Phoenix Arts Club’ series. The newly confirmed series of live performances are set to take place weekly, every Friday at 7.30pm from the 26th February and featuring many cabaret, theatre and comedy favourites. Those set to be… Read More
NEWS: House of Burlesque Announces Series of Christmas Shows
The company have announced a number of post-lockdown Christmas live shows. Having been dreamed up by international showgirl Tempest Rose, House of Burlesque first shot to critical acclaim in 2010 with ‘Circus Burlesque’, which sold out its Edinburgh fringe run at the Assembly Rooms and went on to tour throughout England. Since then the company has produced… Read More
REVIEW: Ute Lemper: Rendezvous with Marlene
This sumptuously presented production offers a fascinating insight into the life of Marlene Dietrich. Marlene Dietrich’s life and career has made her one of the most fascinating singers and Hollywood stars and has been subject to plenty of stage shows over the years. But she has never been portrayed better than in Ute Lemper’s detailed… Read More
NEWS: Wilton’s Music Hall to Reopen in January
It has been confirmed that the world’s oldest surviving grand music hall, Wilton’s Music Hall will open on the 19th January 2021 for a season of socially distanced theatre, music and spoken word. In order to reopen for this new season, Wilton’s Music Hall has put in place a number of COVID-19 measures including reduced audience numbers… Read More
PREVIEW:Myra Dubois: A Problem Shared
The Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist will present her online self-help seminar ‘A Problem Shared’ to be streamed live on certain dates from the 30th September. Having been broadcast over lockdown, star of stage and screen Myra Dubois is now bringing her unique advice to the masses via the wonderful world of digital media as she returns for… Read More
NEWS: Phoenix Arts Club Announce Autumn Season
The Phoenix Arts Club has confirmed details of its Autumn season of socially distanced shows following on from a successful crowdfunding campaign which has so far raised £2.161 of their £100,000 target. The Crowdfunder, was launched to become a CIC (community interest company); exists primarily to benefit a community and with a view to pursuing… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 26th July
Here’s a guide to what has been happening this week on LLLC….. Preview of The New Normal Festival: we have shared details of the upcoming outdoor and socially distanced festival which will run at The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building in Wandsworth throughout August. Confirmed acts include: magician Ben Hart, Olivier Award winning smash-hit Showstopper! and I Wish… Read More
NEWS: The Phoenix Arts Club to Reopen on the 1st August
The entertainment venue has announced its plans to reopen its doors for socially distanced indoor performances from August. Hosting events on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, The Phoenix Arts Club will present Cabaret shows which will run at a reduced capacity for parties of between two and six people seated at socially distanced cabaret tables in… Read More