We round up the reviews for the Barbican’s latest art exhibition examining the artwork created in the aftermath of World War II. The Observer: ***** “This is an enthralling exhibition, bringing Cooke and many other overlooked figures back before the public eye and connecting all of these artists in the context of a cataclysm that… Read More
REVIEW: Anything Goes, BBC 2
Emma Clarendon finally got to see the Barbican’s revival of the classic Cole Porter musical – but was she dazzled as everyone else has been? If there is a musical that is filled with as much or more charm than Anything Goes then I have yet to experience it – Kathleen Marshall’s gorgeously classy production… Read More
Review Round Up: Noguchi, Barbican
We round up the reviews for the Barbican’s new exhibition celebrating the work of Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi. The Guardian: ** “If you like hanging out in high-end lighting shops, the Barbican art gallery is the place for you right now. Paper lampshades are everywhere, from tall wavy ones on the floor to deluxe versions… Read More
Review Round Up: Jesus Christ Superstar, Barbican Theatre
Timothy Sheader’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical returns to London. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews… Evening Standard: **** “It’s so fun that even atheists will enjoy it.” The Guardian: *** “something about this Barbican transfer feels both hemmed in and overpowering, as if a big beast of an… Read More
Five Minutes With… Kirill Chernyshenko
The actor chatted to Emma Clarendon about starring in Cheek by Jowl’s production of The Knight of the Burning Pestle at the Barbican. Hi Kirill – could you explain a bit more about the story behind The Knight of the Burning Pestle? This show is about an emergency situation at the theatre – it’s an unusual… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 19th May
Here’s a guide to what has been proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week… Review round up of Orpheus Descending at the Menier Chocolate Factory: following a run at the Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey’s production has transferred to London and LLLC has rounded up the reviews… Review of Summer Street at Waterloo East Theatre:… Read More
Review Round Up: AI: More Than Human, Barbican
The Barbican’s latest exhibition explores our relationship with artificial intelligence. Love London Love Culture rounds up the critics reviews…. Time Out: ** “Much of what’s on display fails the ‘so what?’ test. So what, if a basic robotic arm can now pour a G&T? So what, if a computer can create so-called ‘artworks’? The question… Read More
PREVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, Barbican
Following two successful seasons at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Timothy Sheader’s production will play at the Barbican for a limited season. Playing at the Barbican from the 4th July, Timothy Sheader’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical returns to London. Originally created as a rock opera album, this sung through… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 20th January
Here’s a few reads that have been proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week… The Marvelous Wonderettes is heading to London: the Off-Broadway musical is set to make its European and UK premiere at Upstairs at the Gatehouse this spring. Review of The Daughter-in-Law at the Arcola Theatre: this week saw LLLC paying a visit to the Arcola Theatre to catch Jack Gamble’s production which is “striking and powerful” in every possible way. Review of Anomaly at the Old Red Lion Theatre: still proving of immense interest to… Read More