A guide to the best things to see and do in London
The West End star will reprise her role as Mrs Johnstone in its spring 2019 tour. Bill Kenwright’s production of the hit musical will be touring the UK once again, opening on Tuesday 29th January at Malvern Festival Theatre. Written by award-winning playwright Willy Russell, Blood Brothers has won four awards for best musical in London and seven Tony Award nominations on Broadway and toured across the UK last year. The Olivier… Read More
Here’s a few interviews, reviews, news and features on LLLC that are popular reads this week… Interview with Gemma Barnett: this week, LLLC chatted to the actress about starring in Papercut Theatre’s production of ‘Lola’ as part of The Vaults Festival from the 23rd January. Interview with Jessica Lazar: also proving popular this week is Love London Love Culture’s interview with director Jessica Lazar, discussing her production of… Read More
It has been announced that multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Alexander S. Bermange’s musical Thirteen Days will play at the Leicester Square Theatre on the 17th March. The musical will have its gala performance at the Leicester Square Theatre in aid of the MAD Trust on the 17th March 2019 to raise funds for those living with or affected by HIV and AIDS both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. Thirteen Days… Read More
Here are a few of LLLC’s top picks for shows opening this month… The Dame, Park Theatre: Peter Duncan stars in Katie Duncan’s play which had a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. It sees seasoned Pantomime Dame Ronald Roy Humphrey in a nostalgic mood as the final curtain comes down – but it also sees him forced to confront matters he would rather forget…. Approaching Empty, Kiln Theatre: playing… Read More
It has been a busy year for LLLC – here’s a guide to some of what we have been up to in the last 12 months… Take a Journey to the Underworld: perhaps a slight exaggeration but Love London Love Culture thoroughly enjoyed Funicular Productions immersive dining and theatre experience – which is also a great way to meet new people! I Am Of Ireland, Old Red lion Theatre: LLLC’s Kirsty Herrington enjoyed this production of Seamus Finnegan’s play… Read More
Here’s a few of Love London Love Culture’s special January sale deals that you won’t want to miss out on… Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre: in need of cheering up to get rid of the festive blues? Then head to the Prince of Wales Theatre to catch this popular musical from the creators of South Park. Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre: another way to get rid of the blues is adding a… Read More
Best known for his role in30 Rock, the actor is set to join the London production at the Adelphi Theatre from February. It has been confirmed that the 30 Rock actor will make his West End debut, playing the role of Ogie in Waitress, which will begin its preview performances at the Adelphi Theatre from the 8th February. Jack McBrayer was Emmy-nominated for his portrayal of Kenneth Parcell on the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed… Read More
A number of West End stars have recorded a festive cover of Carole King’s You’ve Got A Friend, to raise money for children’s charity, Barnardo’s. This new recording which is available to download now here features vocals from some of the West End’s biggest stars including Nathan Amzi, Natasha Barnes, Christina Bennington, Daniel Boys, Janie Dee, Ben Forster, Clare Foster, Evelyn Hoskins,… Read More
Here’s Love London Love Culture’s theatre picks for the year ahead… Waitress, Adelphi Theatre: the popular Broadway musical is heading to London from February 2019 and is set to star Katharine McPhee as Jenna – a role she has previously played on Broadway. The musical is based on the 2007 film and features a score by Sara Bareilles. All About Eve, Noel Coward Theatre: Gillian Anderson and Lily James are set… Read More
As we approach the end of 2018, here’s a few of LLLC’s favourite shows of the year…. The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Noel Coward Theatre: a great cast and plenty of quotable lines made Michael Grandage’s revival of Martin McDonagh’s hilarious play a real delight and highlight of the year. For God’s sake put Wee Thomas on the Phone! The King & I, London Palladium: this gloriously lavish Broadway production of this classic musical was a real treat… Read More
