Tag: Barbican
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Review Round Up: Postwar Modern: New Art in Britain 1945-65, Barbican
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 […]
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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 […]
Emma Clarendon
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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 […]
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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 […]
Emma Clarendon
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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 […]
Emma Clarendon
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Emma Clarendon
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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 […]