This deeply fascinating true story makes for surprisingly compelling drama that reminds us that it is the ordinary people who made all the difference in the outcome of the war. If there anything that the British love to do is talk (or complain) about the weather but combine this with a little known story from… Read More
REVIEW: Lonely Planet, Trafalgar Studios
Loving, intelligent and real – Lonely Planet will remind you of your humanity. Lonely Planet tells the story of Jody, and his customer turned friend, Carl in the midst of the AIDs epidemic in America. It addresses the societal struggles many gay men faced, the support (and lack there of) given by their community as… Read More
NEWS: Royal Shakespeare Company’s Production of Don Quixote to Transfer to West End
Angus Jackson’s production will transfer to the Garrick Theatre for a limited season from the 27th October. Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, Don Quixote has been adapted for the stage by award-winning poet, journalist and literary critic James Fenton and is directed by Angus Jackson. Taking up a lance and sword, Don Quixote sets out on a hilarious… Read More
REVIEW: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, Arcola Theatre
Based on the best-selling novel by Lola Shoneyin and adapted for the theatre by Rotimi Babatunde, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives bursts onto stage at the Arcola Theatre and packs a punch. This vibrant and empowering production tells the story of polygamy and sexual politics in modern day Nigeria. Baba Segi (Patrice Naiambana)… Read More
Interview with…Katharine Moraz
The actress spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about bringing Shakespeare’s As You like it to London’s parks and squares this summer. Hi Katharine, thanks so much for talking to Love London Love Culture. How excited are you about to be part of bringing As You Like it to London’s squares and parks? Believe… Read More
NEWS: Royal Albert Hall to Present Semi-Staged Production of Guys & Dolls
The Royal Albert Hall is set to present a semi-staged production of the classic musical for three performances only on the 19th and 20th October. Featuring classic songs such as ‘Luck Be a Lady’, ‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat’ and ‘My Time of Day’, this new semi-staged production will be directed and choreographed by… Read More
Inside the Rehearsals of… Shakespeare in the Squares As You Like it
Rehearsal images for Tatty Hennessy’s production of As You Like it for Shakespeare in the Squares have been released. Here’s a glimpse of what has been happening… Performed in London’s squares and parks from 20 June to 13 July, Shakespeare in the Squares will present William Shakespeare’s As You Like it as its 2018 Summer production, directed… Read More
NEWS: Full Casting Announced for The Jungle
Following its successful run at the Young Vic, full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of The Jungle, playing at the Playhouse Theatre from the 16th June. This is the place where people suffered and dreamed. Meet the hopeful, resilient residents of The Jungle – just across the Channel, right on our… Read More
NEWS: Casting Announced for Pity at the Royal Court Theatre
Casting has been confirmed for the world premiere of Rory Mullarkey’s Pity, playing at the Royal Court Theatre from the 12th July. A normal day.A person stands in the market square watching the world go by. What happens next verges on the ridiculous. There’s ice cream. Sunshine. Shops. Some dogs. A wedding. Bombs. Candles. Blood.… Read More
NEWS: Summer and Smoke to Transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre
Following an acclaimed run at the Almeida Theatre, it has been announced that Rebecca Frecknall’s production of Summer and Smoke will transfer to the Duke of York’s Theatre from the 10th November. Trapped between desire and a life of obligation, Alma meets John and her world turns upside down. This intoxicating classic about love, loneliness and self-destruction… Read More