Editor Emma Clarendon selects twenty London productions she would love to see again… 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane: I know it only feels like yesterday that this show was in the West End – but I miss the sheer spectacle of it all! The dancing, the music and cast made this feel like a… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for 2021
Emma Clarendon selects the shows that she is most looking forward to catching this year… Bedknobs and Broomsticks, UK Tour: this new stage adaptation based on the Disney film starring Angela Lansbury is flying to venues across the UK this year. Opening at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in August, the musical is set to be… Read More
REVIEW: Potted Panto, Streamed.Theatre
Filled with heaps of jokes, Potted Panto wonderfully condenses some classic pantomimes down into a 70 minute show. Highly energetic, Potted Panto is an immensely enjoyable family show that is a real love letter to pantomimes – reminding us just how much a part of British culture panto is in all its silliness and just… Read More
NEWS: Potted Panto Announces Easter Run
The show will now have a run at the Garrick Theatre from the 1st to the 18th April. With live performances of Potted Panto suspended until the 9th January, pending government advice, the show will now have a run over Easter. Current bookers will be contacted with the option to exchange their tickets for cancelled… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s December Theatre Picks
Here’s a guide to some of the shows set to open in London next month (depending on government advice). GHBoy, Charing Cross Theatre: set to open for previews on the 3rd December, Paul Harvard’s new play examines the misconception surrounding gay culture and promiscuity. Catch up with our interview with actor Devesh Kishore discussing the… Read More
Interview with… James Demaine
Emma Clarendon chatted to the actor about bringing the Barn Theatre production of Michael Morpurgo’s story to the West End. –Hi James, thank you very much for talking to me. How are you feeling about bringing this production to London? I feel really honoured to be a small part of UK theatre’s big comeback.… Read More
NEWS: Private Peaceful to Play Limited Season at the Garrick Theatre
The production will play a limited two week season from the 7th to the 22nd November. Jack Maple & Brian Zeilinger-Goode for Take Two Theatricals, and the Barn Theatre have announced that Simon Reade’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful will head to the West End for a limited season. This production will form part… Read More
NEWS: Here Come the Boys to Play at the Garrick Theatre
Following on from a UK tour, Aljaž Škorjanec, Pasha Kovalev, Graziano di Prima, Robin Windsor and Karim Zeroual will bring Here Come the boys to the Garrick Theatre from the 27th January 2021. Playing for a strictly limited 16 week season, Here Come the Boys will see Aljaž Škorjanec battling with Graziano di Prima and… Read More
NEWS: Potted Panto to Play in the West End
The show, created by Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner and Richard Hurst will run at the Garrick Theatre for a festive season from the 5th December. Olivier Award nominees Dan Clarkson and Jeff Turner will celebrate the 10th anniversary festive season of Potted Panto at the Garrick Theatre this Christmas from the 5th December until the 10th… Read More
2021 Theatre Productions on Sale Now: Sunday 30th August
There is no denying that theatre has been one of the most impacted industries during the Covid-19 pandemic, with many shows having to be rescheduled for next year. Here’s a guide to a few that are now on sale… The Drifters Girl: this brand new musical will now have its world premiere at the Newcastle… Read More