Category: drama
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Review Round Up: Smoke, Southwark Playhouse
We take a look at what critics have had to say about Kim Davies’s play, starring Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson. Everything Theatre: “This two-hander is carried along with real flair by both Higginson and Martin, whose delivery is slick and varied. They never get bogged down with the content and keep their repartee light […]
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PREVIEW: For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy, Apollo Theatre
Having originally been commissioned by New Diorama Theatre and co-commissioned by Boundless Theatre, Ryan Calais Cameron‘s play will transfer to the West End for six weeks only. The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns have confirmed that For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy will run at the Apollo […]
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Opinion: Broadway Shows We Would Love to See
As much as we love London, Broadway has plenty of shows we would love to see – so here’s five that we have on our list…. Some Like it Hot, Shubert Theatre: as a film, it was one of the very first films from classic Hollywood that I remember watching, so I couldn’t help but […]
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Review Round Up: On the Ropes, Park Theatre
We take a look at what critics have been saying about the World Premiere of Vernon Vanriel and Dougie Blaxland’s play. WhatsOnStage: *** “Bediako manages the difficult task of portraying the vast span of Vernon’s life, from teenager to 60-something. His muscular build means he convinces as a champion boxer, while he also captures his […]
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REVIEW: Watch on The Rhine, Donmar Warehouse
Ellen McDougall’s sharp and biting revival of Lillian Hellman’s rarely performed play features plenty of classy performances. Filled with power, anguish and plenty of moments of conflict, Lillian Hellman’s 1941 play is a gripping drama that appears at first as though it is a simple family drama but soon escalates into something much, much bigger […]
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Review Round Up: Salt-Water Moon, Finborough Theatre
We take a look at what critics have been saying about the Finborough Theatre’s revival of David French’s play. Broadway World: *** “The show gives a glimpse of the Newfoundland climate after the Great War, but it’s tempered by a weak finale. It’s easy to understand and rationalise the play’s original reception, but, four decades […]
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NEWS: Theatre Company Khaos to Bring The Ballerina to the VAULT Festival
The show, directed by James Barnes, will head to the VAULT Festival from the 31st January until the 5th February having previously been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by Khaos, it has been confirmed that The Ballerina will play at part of this year’s 2023 VAULT Festival from the 31st January until the […]
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NEWS: Lyric Hammersmith Announce Full Casting For Revival of Accidental Death of an Anarchist
The production will run at the theatre from the 13th March until the 8th April. The Lyric Hammersmith have announced the full casting for the upcoming revival of Dario Fo and Franco Rame’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist, the first in 20 years, in a new adaptation by comedian, writer and actor Tom Basden. It is a co-production […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks: January 2023
Another year is fast approaching and here is our guide of some of the theatre shows to look for opening in January 2023…. George Takei’s Allegiance, Charing Cross Theatre: this January will see George Takei making his London stage debut as Tara Overfield Wilkinson presents the London premiere of the musical which is inspired by […]
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Love London Love Culture’s Show Picks of the Week: Friday 23rd December 2022
Looking for a last minute gift? Maybe wanting to have something to look forward to kick start your 2023? Here’s a few shows that are proving popular on Love London Love Culture at the moment…. The Great British Bake Off Musical, Noel Coward Theatre: if you know somebody who loves the television programme, this could […]