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. (c)Tristram Kenton 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… Continue reading REVIEW: Cinderella, Gillian Lynne Theatre
This cast recording showcases this contemporary and feisty interpretation of the classic fairytale with great style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w5StZKqft4 It feels as though we have had a number of different takes on Cinderella in recent years - particularly in terms of film releases that it does make you wonder if there was anything else that could be… Continue reading REVIEW: Cinderella (Original West End Cast Recording)
Jack Thorne's adaptation of the classic story will return to the Old Vic Theatre from the 23rd November. Following successful runs the last couple of years, Jack Thorne's stage adaptation of A Christmas Carol is set to return to the Old Vic Theatre, this time led by Paterson Joseph in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.… Continue reading PREVIEW: A Christmas Carol, Old Vic Theatre
Love London Love Culture's Emma Clarendon spoke to Rebecca Trehearn about being a judge on this years The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year Prize. Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for talking to Love London Love Culture. How excited are you about being on the judging panel for The Stephen Sondheim Society Student… Continue reading Five Minutes with…Rebecca Trehearn
Adam Guettel and Tina Landau’s award-winning musical is based on the true story of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer who dreamt of finding fame and fortune deep underground. But what have critics been saying about it? The Guardian: *** "Even if the show is uneasily torn beween sentiment and satire, the score is well worth… Continue reading Review Round Up: Floyd Collins, Wilton’s Music Hall
The cast and creative team for the musical,which will run at Wilton's Music Hall from the 21st September,has been confirmed. Based on the true story of the cave explorer Floyd collins, Tina Landau and Adam Guettel's musical is brought to the stage once again in a new production directed by Jonathan Butterell. Set in Kentucky in… Continue reading NEWS: Cast and Creative Team Announced for Floyd Collins
Having officially opened at the New London Theatre on Monday, Love London Love Culture popped along to see Show Boat - the musical everyone is talking about! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyMpQ2lq9EI It is difficult to know where to begin on this stunning new production of Show Boat, directed to perfection by Daniel Evans, which has transferred from Sheffield… Continue reading REVIEW: Show Boat, New London Theatre
Transferring down south after its successful run in Sheffield and directed by Daniel Evans - can the show stay afloat or does it sink? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyMpQ2lq9EI The Telegraph: ***** Dominic Cavendish urged: "You may be cynical about the call, but honestly: all aboard! You won't regret it." London Theatre.co.uk: ***** Mark Shenton praised the production saying:… Continue reading Review Round Up… Show Boat @New London Theatre
