Category: Dance
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Review Round Up: How Did We Get Here?, Sadler’s Wells
We round up the reviews for this new dance production starring Melanie Chisholm, Harry Alexander and Jules Cunningham. The Guardian: **** “The measured simplicity of the steps – walking, low balances, geometric patterns – is enhanced by the music of German electronic composer Wibke Tiarks, which offers a thick warm cushion of an atmosphere to […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Round Up of the Week: Sunday 15th January 2023
We take a look at what has been proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week… Review of Watch on the Rhine, Donmar Warehouse: discover what we thought of this rare revival of Lillian Hellman’s play, directed by Ellen McDougall and continuing to play at the Donmar Warehouse until the 4th February. Acosta Danza […]
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Review Round Up: Swan Lake, London Coliseum
We round up the reviews for the English National Ballet’s revival of Swan Lake at the London Coliseum. Broadway World: **** “Deane’s choreography is challenging; retaining Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov’s set pieces, but leaving no room for error. The work from the corps de ballet, led by Precious Adams and Emily Suzuki, is almost flawless, […]
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NEWS: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake to Tour the UK
The production is set to open at the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton on the 2nd February. It has been confirmed that the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s revival of Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova’s production of Swan Lake will tour the UK this Spring. Following its run at the Mayflower Theatre, the production will then visit: Birmingham […]
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NEWS: Acosta Danza to Present Spectrum at the Royal Opera House
The dance company returns to Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre with Spectrum, a programme of premieres and revivals with a mix of contemporary, classical and Cuban influences. This special programme will be showcased in the Linbury Theatre from the 23rd to the 30th January and will feature European premieres by Micaela Taylor and Juanjo Arqués alongside work by Sidi Larbi […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Touring Production Picks for 2023
Remember it’s not just the West End where excellent shows can be found! Here’s a guide to some of the shows we can’t wait to catch on tour! Greatest Days: featuring Take That’s greatest hits, we really loved this when we first saw it when it was previously known as The Band. A story of […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Favourite Shows of 2022
Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite shows that she got to see last year. Cyrano De Bergerac, Harold Pinter Theatre: what I love about Jamie Lloyd’s productions is the way they take a classic story and transform it to make it feel contemporary and enjoyable for a modern day audience. This particular production is […]
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NEWS: The Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty to Return to the Royal Opera House
The company’s acclaimed production will begin performances on the 16th January. It has been confirmed that The Royal Ballet’s signature production of The Sleeping Beauty will return to the Royal Opera House for a season from January. First presented at Covent Garden in 1946 after the post-war re-opening of the Royal Opera House, this production […]
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NEWS: Magic Mike Live Extends Run in London
The production has announced it is extending its run at the Hippodrome Casino, based in Leicester Square. Channing Tatum and his co-producers have confirmed that Magic Mike Live will now be booking until the the 31st December 2023. The cast for the London production of the show includes: Sarah Annakin, Daniel Blessing, Natacza Boon, Jake […]
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NEWS: World Premiere of The Artist Announced
The McOnie Company will present the world premiere production based on the Academy Award winning film next year. Co-adapted for the stage by critically acclaimed writer Lindsey Ferrentino and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie, this world premiere stage adaptation will have a workshop in early 2023 before officially opening later that year. Further information on dates, venues and […]