The lively return of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical is filled with exuberant joy that makes it impossible to resist. Filled with playfulness and joy that makes for a perfect match for Tim Rice’s smartly funny lyrics, Laurence Connor’s production definitely ensures that audiences leave with a massive smile on their faces –… Read More
NEWS: Alexandra Burke to Star As The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The production is set to begin performances at the London Palladium on the 1st July. It has been confirmed that Alexandra Burke will be joining the previously announced Jason Donovan (Pharaoh) and Jac Yarrow (Joseph) in the upcoming return of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as the Narrator. Burke returns to the West End… Read More
NEWS: Full Casting Announced for UK Tour of The Bodyguard
Full casting for the new UK tour of Thea Sharrock’s production has been confirmed by producers Michael Harrison and David Ian. Opening at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on the 3rd December, the production will see Alexandra Burke returning to the role of Rachel Marron following her run in the show in both the West End and the subsequent sell… Read More
REVIEW: Chicago, Phoenix Theatre
Thanks to the strong casting, there seems to be a new lease of life in this classic production of Ebb and Kander’s musical. The success of any production of Chicago relies on two things: a great sounding orchestra who make the most of every note of the music and a strong and charismatic cast to… Read More
NEWS: Duncan James Joins West End Production of Chicago
It has been confirmed the actor and singer will be joining the cast of the West End production of Chicago from the 10th September. From the 10th September, Duncan James will be joining the cast to play Billy Flynn in the musical, a role he last played in 2008. He joins Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart,… Read More
NEWS: Alexandra Burke to Join the Cast of Chicago
It has been announced the singer will join the cast of the musical to play Roxie Hart from the 16th August. Joining current cast members Martin Kemp as Billy Flynn (until the 1st September), Mazz Murray as Mama Morton, Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly and Paul Rider as Amos Hart, Alexandra burke will be playing the… Read More
Review Round Up: Chess, London Coliseum
Chess is officially back in London, directed by Laurence Connor and starring Alexandra Burke, Michael Ball and Cassidy Janson. Here’s what the critics have been saying about it… Rewrite This Story: *** “Benny and Björn’s virtuosic score soars and stoops in the most stunning, moving way. The outstanding orchestra are faultless- you’d be hard pressed… Read More
REVIEW: Chess, London Coliseum
Chris Omaweng paid a visit to the London Coliseum to see the revival of the 1980’s musical. You know the storyline is going to be a little difficult to follow if, like me, you’ve never seen Chess before, when there is a two-page synopsis in the show’s programme. There are a lot of us experiencing… Read More
Albums of the Month: March 2018
Here’s Love London Love Culture’s top five albums released this month… Staying at Tamara’s by George Ezra: Released 23rd March – four years on from the release of his debut album ‘Wanted on Voyage’, George Ezra is back with a brand new album which includes the singles ‘Paradise’ and ‘Don’t Matter Now’. 10 Year Anniversary by… Read More
PREVIEW: Chess, London Coliseum
Tim Rice’s musical is heading back to London, being revived by the ENO for a run at the London Coliseum from the 26th April 2018. The musical, written by Tim Rice and ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, originally started out as a concept album in 1984 and features the songs he songs “I Know Him So… Read More