Alan Bennett’s latest play has officially opened at the Bridge Theatre. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews…. The Guardian: **** “there is a wealth of good jokes and a deceptive patina of nostalgia. The classic songs, arranged by George Fenton and sung by the patients, are proof of the durability of age… Read More
REVIEW: Julius Caesar, Bridge Theatre
Love London Love Culture was part of the crowd for this engaging and powerful production of Shakespeare’s play. There is something so powerful about being part of the crowd watching this gripping and wonderfully staged production of Shakespeare’s play – despite the rough handling by those in security jackets yelling at people to move back… Read More
PREVIEW: Julius Caesar, Bridge Theatre
Ben Whishaw and David Morrissey are set to star in Nicholas Hytner’s upcoming production at the Bridge Theatre. Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets… Read More
DVD Review: The Lady in the Van
This big screen adaptation of Alan Bennett’s memoir of his friendship with Miss Shepherd is surprisingly heartwarming and funny to watch. Playing Miss Shepherd is a role that is very much a departure from the grandeur of Violet Crawley from Downton Abbey – but Maggie Smith rises to the challenge perfectly. The Lady in the… Read More