This modern take on the classic fairytale is plenty of fun – but there are moments where the music and story feel a little bit flimsy. Featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel and a wonderfully lively book by Emerald Fennell, this contemporary take on Cinderella is plenty of fun from start… Read More
Review Round Up: Cinderella, Gillian Lynne Theatre
We round up the reviews for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical, which has finally been able to open at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Evening Standard: **** “Laurence Connor’s production mixes panto-style archness with professional West End glitz and springs its big surprise in Act Two. At the ball, the stage and several rows of the… Read More
West End Shows Opening: 2nd April 2021
Following on from last week’s selection of shows that have confirmed opening dates (government advice provided), here’s a few more shows that you can now book tickets for… Amelie the Musical, Criterion Theatre: following on from a run at the Watermill Theatre, UK tour and a run at The Other Palace, this charming and quirky… Read More
NEWS: New Music Video Released of Carrie Hope Fletcher Singing ‘I Know I Have A Heart’
As rehearsals begin at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, a new music video has been released from new musical production of Cinderella. Set to open for performances at the theatre from the 14th July, if the government’s roadmap out of lockdown goes according to plan, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical features lyrics by David Zippel (City… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s West End Shows Most Looking Forward to Seeing
With theatres beginning to make plans for allowing performances to happen, we take a look at some of the productions we are most looking forward to seeing in the West End… & Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre: I think we can all agree its going to be a massive celebration when theatres are fully open with no… 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
NEWS: Ivano Turco Announced to Star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella
The news comes as Polydor Records announce the release of the second piece of music from the forthcoming album of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella. It has been announced that Ivano Turco is set to join Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella) and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (The Stepmother) in the upcoming world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical version… Read More
Opinion: Theatre and Memories
As theatre continues to be left in complete limbo as to when they can re-open properly, Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon wonders around the West End, taking a look at some of the theatres and the memories they bring up. Anyone who knows me well can tell just how much I love theatre –… Read More
Theatre Tickets on Sale Now: Monday 14th September
Here’s a guide to some of the shows for which tickets are now available to buy now… Back to the Future, Adelphi Theatre: great scott! Having had a reduced run in Manchester earlier this year, it has been confirmed the stage adaptation based on the hit film trilogy will be heading to London from the… Read More
NEWS: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella World Premiere Postponed
The new musical was set to open at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in later this year. Producers at The Really Useful Group and Andrew Lloyd Webber have today announced that that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical Cinderella will now world premiere at The Gillian Lynne Theatre in London from the 19th March 2021. Talking about the news… Read More