Further casting has been announced to join the previously confirmed Danny Mac and Amanda Abbington in the upcoming UK premiere of A Little Princess. Directed by Arlene Phillips, the semi-staged concert performance will take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Bank Holiday, Monday 28 May. Now further casting has been confirmed to join… Read More
Review Round Up: Absolute Hell, National Theatre
The reviews are in for the National Theatre’s production of Rodney Ackland’s play, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up what the critics have been saying… The Guardian: *** “Ackland’s play emerges more as an enjoyable slice of social history than as a timeless myth.” The Stage: **** “It’s a bold and… Read More
PREVIEW: The Hollow Hotel, The Biscuit Factory
Immersive theatre company differencENGINE have created a brand new experience which has been inspired by the real life murder hotel designed and operated by 19th century serial killer H. H. Holmes. After its unexpected closure, The Hollow Hotel invites you to its grand re-opening. But if you listen to the whispers in its winding corridors, you might lose… Read More
REVIEW: Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams, Underbelly Festival
Bold and vibrant, Circus Abyssinia offers plenty of thrills in its mesmerising show at the Underbelly Festival. Having performed in front of Royalty at the Royal Variety performance and last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Circus Abyssinia makes its well deserved debut at the Underbelly Festival – providing plenty of joy and thrills for the audience… Read More
Five Minutes With… Tiger Lillies
Tiger Lillies spoke to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about their upcoming show Devil’s Fairground , playing at the Wilton’s Music Hall from the 15th May. Thanks so much for talking to Love London Love Culture. Could you tell me a bit more about the show please? The show is called The Devil’s Fairground and it’s… Read More
PREVIEW: The Last Days of Anne Boleyn, Tower of London
Written and directed by Michael Fentiman, a brand new play examining the final days of Anne Boleyn will be performed at the Tower of London from the 6th May. This summer step into 1536 and follow the last 17 days of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII, in a new outdoor theatre performance at… Read More
REVIEW: Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre
This glitter filled and entertaining production might rely slightly too much on Will Young but is fun to watch unfold. Based Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 film, Strictly Ballroom the Musical is corny, entertaining fun with (of course) some classy dancing that really captures the attention of the audience as well as leaving them with the urge… Read More
Interview with… Kheira Bey
Kheira Bey is about to star in Voices from the Deep at the King’s Head Theatre. She spoke to Love London Love Culture’s editor Emma Clarendon about what to expect from the show… Could you tell me a bit more about Voices from the Deep? Voices from the Deep is a night (7th May) of four… Read More
NEWS: Iris Theatre To Bring Arabian Nights to Hoxton Hall
Iris Theatre have announced that it will be bringing Arabian Nights to the Hoxton Hall from the 12th September. This Autumn, Iris Theatre will transform the London venue into a magical world where the stories of Ali Baba, Ala’ad-Din and Sinbad the Sailor will be revealed in a new adaptation of Arabian Nights. Adapted by Nessah Muthy… Read More
NEWS: Casting Announced for Into the Woods at The Cockpit
Ahead of opening at the Cockpit Theatre on the 23rd May, casting for Tim McArthur’s reimagining of Stephen Sondheim’s classic fairytale with a twist musical has been confirmed. This well known musical invites audiences to journey into the middle of the forest where well-known fairy tales interweave to create a magical world. As with all fairy… Read More
