Here’s a guide to what was proving popular on LLLC last month… Old Royal Naval College Announce Summer Programme of Outdoor events: shortly after opening its doors to the public for the first time since lockdown, the venue announced a number of outdoor events including tours and cinema screenings. Preview of The Stars Are Bright,… Read More
REVIEW: Moment of Grace, Backstory Ensemble, The Actors Centre
This three character play based around Princess Diana’s visit to a London’s hospital’s first AIDS unit in 1987 – is immensely thoughtful and emotional. Originally conceived as a play, Bren Gosling’s effective piece is transformed in to a film which explores prejudice, compassion, misunderstanding, grief and regret through the eyes of three very different characters… 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
REVIEW: Songs for a New World, The Other Palace (Online)
Performed by a stunning cast, Lambert Jackson Productions has once again highlighted a powerful and beautiful piece of musical theatre. Filled with a diverse range of songs and musical styles, there is plenty to be enjoyed in watching this rarely performed show Songs For A New World – that is consistently captivating to watch in… Read More
REVIEW: Tiny Dancers, National Youth Theatre (Online)
This new piece by Isley Lynn offers a thoughtful and funny insight into how people have been coping in lockdown. To say that 2020 has been an extremely unkind and difficult year would be an understatement. It certainly feels like that the lockdown has meant that we have lost our ability to communicate with people… Read More
REVIEW: The Seth Concert Series Featuring Norm Lewis
This deeply engaging concert series continues with Norm Lewis discussing and performing songs from his impressive career catalogue. From Once on This Island to Les Miserables, Norm Lewis has had an impressive career which is really celebrated in this latest The Seth Concert Series. With a warm personality and impressive vocals, Norm Lewis is someone… Read More
REVIEW: The Space Between (Online)
This new musical short created by David Hunter and Caroline Kay makes a strong emotional impact. There is no denying that this past few months has been difficult on everybody and as this heartfelt musical short shows it has had a massive impact on relationships. But this lockdown has also provided a way for many… Read More
REVIEW: Pick Me Up Off the Floor by Norah Jones
Emma Clarendon takes a listen to the new album from the singer. There is always something soothing about listening to Norah Jones. Her vocals are consistently gentle and thoughtful, while her songs just wash over you and allows you to appreciate them at your own pace. This is still the same feeling you get from… Read More
REVIEW: The Seth Concert Series with Audra McDonald
Filled with fascinating insights and gorgeous selection of songs, this latest show in The Seth Concert series was a real treat as it was insightful. Having been lucky enough to catch Audra McDonald’s immensely enjoyable performance in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill in the West End a few years ago, there was no… Read More
REVIEW: The Deep Blue Sea, National Theatre at Home
Helen and McCrory and Tom Burke star in this riveting production of Terence Rattigan’s play. This latest production to be shown as part of the National Theatre’s series of plays to be shown on Youtube is this subtle but immensely heart wrenching production of Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea. Directed with great poignancy by… Read More