The actor chatted to Emma Clarendon about starring in Iris Theatre’s production of Hamlet at St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden. How are you feeling about playing Hamlet? Playing Hamlet is the best gig in the world, it’s easy to see why the part has been revered by actors for so long. Being able to… Read More
Review Round Up: Bitter Wheat, Garrick Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for David Mamet’s latest play starring John Malkovich. The Guardian: ** “No fiction, as Mamet’s play proves, can ever quite match the hideousness of Hollywood reality.” The Independent: *** “Bitter Wheat never fully reveals the psychological depths of this depraved character, or the motivations of those around him… Read More
Review Round Up: Light in the Piazza, Royal Festival Hall
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the UK premiere of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas’s musical. Time Out: ** “Still, these lyrical passages aren’t matched by this production’s clumsy staging: the substantial plaster bum of a Roman statue looms over a dated-feeling curve of Florentine scenery, which feels strangely cramped in Southbank… Read More
NEWS: New Boulevard Theatre Announces Ghost Quartet As First Production
The Boulevard Theatre will open its doors with the London premiere of Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet. Director of Soho Estates Fawn James and Artistic Director Rachel Edwards have announced the opening programme for the new theatre which will open its doors to the public in October. It was confirmed that the theatre’s opening production will be the London… Read More
Review Round Up: Napoli, Brooklyn, Park Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the European premiere of Meghan Kennedy’s play, now playing at the Park Theatre. WhatsOnStage: * “It’s an inept production of a mediocre play. The only things likely to provoke tears here are the onions…and possibly boredom.” The Stage: *** “Lisa Blair’s production features a host of… Read More
Review Round Up: Strange Fruit, Bush Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the Bush Theatre’s production of Caryl Phillips’ story of a family caught up between two cultures. WhatsOnStage: *** “A very necessary and excellent baton-passing revival.” The Guardian: **** “We expect plays today to be brisker and shorter, but Phillips’ portrait of a family divided against itself… Read More
NEWS: Girl From the North Country to Play on Broadway
It has been confirmed that Conor McPherson’s production will head to New York next year. Following successful runs at the Old Vic and the West End, Conor McPherson’s production is set to transfer to Broadway’s Belasco Theatre from the 7th February 2020. 1934. A time-weathered guesthouse in the heartland of America. Only a song can shake… Read More
Inside the Rehearsals of… The Night of the Iguana, Noel Coward Theatre
Rehearsal images have been released for James MacDonald’s production which begins previews at the Noel Coward on the 6th July. Directed by James MacDonald, the cast for the production is led by Golden Globe-winner Clive Owen (Closer, Children of Men) who returns to the West End as Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon ; Lia Williams (The Crown, Mary Stuart) as Hannah Jelkes;… Read More
NEWS: Waitress Announces West End Extension
Producers have confirmed that the musical is now booking until the 7th December 2019. It has been announced today that the musical based on the film is now extending its run at the Adelphi Theatre until the 7th December 2019. Featuring a score by seven-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), Waitress tells the… Read More
NEWS: Kerry Ellis to Perform with Dominic Ferris at Live at Zedel
It has been confirmed that the musical theatre star will join Steinway pianist and singer Dominic Ferris as his very special guest performer in Dominic Ferris: Me and My Piano at Live at Zedel on the 1st July. Best known for her leading roles in many West End and Broadway productions, Kerry Ellis will be the special guest… Read More