A glorious and musically powerful staged concert version of the beloved musical that manages to maintain the drama. Released on digital download given the current lockdown in place, this 2019 concert version of Les Miserables ran at the Gielgud Theatre while the musical’s home transformed from the Queen’s Theatre to the Sondheim Theatre is rousing… Read More
NEWS: Carrie Hope Fletcher to Star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella
The new production will open for previews at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on the 28th August. It has been announced that Carrie Hope Fletcher is set to star as the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s upcoming production of the fairytale, based on an original idea by Emerald Fennell, the Emmy Award nominated lead scriptwriter… Read More
Review Round Up: Les Miserables, Sondheim Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the newly opened production of Les Miserables. The Metro: *** “Matt Kinley’s pictorial set, with projections from design company 59 Productions, is nicely immersive and the score is blissful. The finale, Do You Hear The People Sing? is still utterly heart-stirring. Not quite a rebirth then,… Read More
NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Les Misérables -The Staged Concert
The staged concert will run at the Gielgud Theatre from the 10th August. Cameron Mackintosh has announced that Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas will complete the principle casting for Les Misérables -The Staged Concert to play the roles as Éponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine,Matt Lucas as Thénardier, Rob Houchen as… Read More
Review Round Up: Heathers the Musical, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Following an immensely popular run at The Other Palace, the musical based on the 1980’s film has transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Here is what critics have said about it… The Telegraph: **** “the show displays the kind of fastidious attention to detail the Heathers apply to their colour co-ordinated uniforms. The choreography… Read More
REVIEW: When the Curtain Falls by Carrie Hope Fletcher
Carrie Hope Fletcher’s latest novel is a bittersweet novel about the trials and tribulations of relationships – particularly when you work in the theatre. Written with great insight not only into the backstage world of theatre but also the insecurities and doubts that can complicate relationships, Carrie Hope Fletcher’s When the Curtain Falls is not… Read More
NEWS: Heathers Announces New Casting and Song for West End Transfer
The creative team behind the musical have announced a brand new song has been written into the show as well as further casting for the run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Following its successful run at The Other Palace, the creators of Heathers the Musical have written a brand new original song for Carrie Hope Fletcher… Read More
Five Books on LLLC’s Must-Read List
Here are five books that are Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon’s list of must-reads…. 1. When the Curtain Falls by Carrie Hope Fletcher: as someone who loves the theatre the idea of a novel involving the world of theatre is naturally very appealing – particularly when it has been written by an author who has… Read More
NEWS: Heathers the Musical to Transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket
Following a sold-out run at The Other Palace, it has been confirmed the musical will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket from the 3rd September. Based on the 1988 film, Heathers the Musical is directed by Andy Fickman, with choreography by Gary Lloyd, design by David Shields, lighting by Ben Cracknell, sound by Dan Samson and casting by Will Burton. The musical… Read More
NEWS: Further Casting Announced for Heathers – The Musical
Further casting has been confirmed for the upcoming production of Heathers – The Musical, playing at The Other Palace from the 9th June. Joining the previously announced Carrie Hope Fletcher as Veronica Sawyer in Andy Fickman’s production will be Jodie Steele (Chandler), Sophie Isaacs (McNamara) and T’Shan Williams (Duke) – The Heathers, with Jamie Muscato playing the mysterious teen rebel Jason Dean (JD).… Read More