Tag: Playhouse Theatre
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The End of Longing Becomes Playhouse Theatre’s Most Successful Play
The End of Longing, written and starring Matthew Perry has become the Playhouse Theatre’s most successful play to run at the theatre it has been confirmed. As it approaches the end of its run on the 14th May, the production directed by Lindsay Posner has had over two million sales, with more than 62,000 tickets […]
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Shows Closing in May…
Warning! Last chance to catch all of these shows which must close this month… Cleansed, National Theatre: 5th May – Sarah Kane’s play has made its National Theatre debut and received mixed reviews from critics. With reports of people fainting, it is a show for the brave-hearted with scenes of physical and sexual violence. Sunset Boulevard, […]
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1984 Returns to West End for 12 Week Run
The hit production 1984 will make its return to the West End and the Playhouse Theatre from the 14th June for a limited run. Following a hugely popular international tour, the Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre production will return to the Playhouse Theatre from the 14th June until the 3rd September 2016. Since premiering at the […]
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Celebrities On Stage: April 2016
The London stage has plenty of celebrities performing in a wide range of shows. So here is a guide to some of those you can spot on stage this month… 1. Gemma Arterton in Nell Gwynn, Apollo Theatre: starring as the title role in this West End transfer of Jessica Swale’s play, Gemma Arterton delivers a […]
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Things to do in London: Saturday 13th February
Read on for Love London Love Culture’s tips on the best things to see and do in London over the next few weeks… 1. Curtain Up, Victoria and Albert Museum : definitely one for theatre fans, this display looks closely at the relationship between Broadway and the West End as the 40th anniversary of the Olivier awards […]
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Review Roundup: The End of Longing @The Playhouse Theatre
Matthew Perry’s debut play opened officially at the Playhouse Theatre last night – but what did critics think of it? Variety: Matt Trueman said: “Director Lindsay Posner gets the script up on its feet — just about. But sitting through it, it’s more a case of longing for the end.” The Guardian: ** Michael Billington […]
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What to See and Do in London in 2016:
2016 is shaping up to be another exciting year in London in terms of theatre productions and art exhibitions coming to the capital. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best things coming up in 2016: Grey Gardens, Southwark Playhouse: 2nd January-6th February this European premiere of the musical based on the hit film,the musical […]
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Hot Shows to Book Tickets for in 2016
As we creep towards the end of the year, it is time to start thinking about shows that are causing a stir in the West End next year… 1.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre – of course anything related to Harry Potter is bound to be a huge success, but when J.K. […]
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Friends Star Matthew Perry to Premiere New Play in the West End
Best known for his role as Chandler Bing in hit comedy show Friends, Matthew Perry will be starring in his debut play in the West End, arriving at the Playhouse Theatre from February next year. The End of Longing has been written by Perry himself, who will be coming back to the West End for […]
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Things coming up in September…
As we slowly but surely come to the end of August it is time to start thinking about what is coming up in London in September. Things are gradually beginning to pick up again so here are a few suggestions of what to look out for: 1. Designers in Residence 2015, Design Museum: this annual programme […]