This a delightfully edgy retelling of Cruella’s story – filled with sophisticated characterisations and gorgeous costumes that makes it one of Disney’s best live action films that makes the villain the central character. Set in 1970’s London, this is a film that feels like as much of a love letter to the fashion industry as… Read More
NEWS: Cast Announced for UK Tour of Beauty and the Beast
The UK tour is set to open at the Bristol Hippodrome on the 25th August. Casting has now been confirmed for the upcoming UK tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, which is being staged by members of the original award-winning creative team. Courtney Stapleton (Dear Evan Hansen, Six, Les Misérables and Bat Out of… Read More
NEWS: Disney’s Frozen to Open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in August
It has been confirmed that the production is set to open for previews from the 27th August as public booking goes back on sale. Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that tickets for Frozen are now back on sale to the public and will be officially opening at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 8th… Read More
NEWS: Disney’s The Lion King Announces Date for West End Return
The long running musical is set to return to its home at the Lyceum Theatre in July. The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland have today (22nd March) announced that the West End production of The Lion King will be returning to the Lyceum Theatre from the 29th July 2021. Having been in London for over… Read More
REVIEW: Raya and the Last Dragon, Disney Plus
Combining fantastic visuals with a magical and adventurous story – this is a wonderful, action packed film. Disney is certainly gives us some strong female characters to get behind in this colourful fantasy-action film that has visual effects that impressively make the audience feel as though they are on Raya’s adventure as well. The story… Read More
NEWS: UK Tour of Beauty and the Beast Delayed
The production is now set to open in Bristol on the 25th August. It has been confirmed that Disney has postponed the opening of the upcoming UK tour of the musical. The production had been set to open at the Leicester Curve on the 25th May before visiting the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin… Read More
NEWS: Disney Announces Line Up for Women’s Day On Broadway
In celebration of International Women’s Day on the 12th March, Disney on Broadway announces free registration, programming, and participants for the 4th annual event. With all welcome to participate, the virtual event will take place from 1pm EST (6pm GMT) and is themed as “Reflecting Courageously, Transforming Collectively”. Featuring speeches, conversations and panel sessions, some… Read More
NEWS: Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Heading to Disney Plus
The 1997 television film version of the musical will be heading to Disney Plus on the 5th March. It has been confirmed that Disney Plus is releasing the 1997 version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical for audiences to enjoy at home. Directed by Robert Iscove and written by Robert I Freedman, this version of the… Read More
Opinion: Favourite Cultural Pieces of the Year
Editor and Founder Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite pieces that she has written for Love London Love Culture this year…. Review of Kylie’s latest album Disco: this has been the first album in ages that I have had constantly playing! It has so many danceable tunes that it is impossible not to like.… Read More
REVIEW: Soul, Disney +
Wonderfully imaginative and heartwarming, this film is aimed at adults as well as children. As we have seen previously, Pixar’s strength is creating films that are heartwarming and thought provoking – particularly seen thanks to Inside Out in which you see what life is like for one little girl through the emotions that control her.… Read More