Here’s a guide to some of the most popular reads on Love London Love Culture this week… Review of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium: officially returning to the West End this week is Laurence Connor’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved family musical. Starring newcomer Jac… Read More
Review Round Up: Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner, Royal Court Theatre
We round up the reviews for the debut play from Jasmine Lee-Jones, now playing at the Royal Court Theatre. Time Out: **** “It’s way too much, like when you accidentally play a video on your phone at full volume on a packed commuter train. And that’s what makes it exciting, Cleo’s jarring combination of all-in irreverence… Read More
Review Round Up: The End of History, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Jack Thorne’s new play, directed by John Tiffany. WhatsOnStage: *** ” a play that is clearly heart-felt, yet curiously underwhelming.” Exeunt Magazine: “It is clearly so personal to Thorne – and so strangely insular despite its nods towards Fukuyama, Greenham Common, and Brexit (mercifully only mentioned once),… Read More
NEWS: Casting Announced for Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner
Casting has been confirmed for the world premiere production of Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner, which plays at the Royal Court Theatre from the 4th July. It has been announced that Tia Bannon and Danielle Vitalis are set to star in the world premiere production of Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner. Written by… Read More
Review Round Up: Salt, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Selina Thompson’s award winning play, now playing at the Royal Court Theatre. The Times: ***** “Sinewy, poetic and profound, this plunges deep into the experience of being black and British and of being descended from enslaved people.” WhatsOnStage: ***** “It’s a heavy story made endurable by… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 19th May
Here’s a guide to what has been proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week… Review round up of Orpheus Descending at the Menier Chocolate Factory: following a run at the Theatr Clwyd, Tamara Harvey’s production has transferred to London and LLLC has rounded up the reviews… Review of Summer Street at Waterloo East Theatre:… Read More
Review Round Up: White Pearl, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Anchuli Felicia King’s play. WhatsOnStage: ** “King is clearly a writer to watch, but she hasn’t quite found the measure of her aim here.” The Guardian: **** “This is a bracingly funny play that, like Caryl Churchill’s Top Girls, shows women are no more immune than… Read More
Review Round Up: Inside B**tch, Royal Court Theatre
Find out what critics had to say about Clean Break’s production looking at the representation of women in prison… Time Out: **** “Being in this theatre is like sitting in a pub, eavesdropping on a group of regulars at the next table; they crack jokes, rib each other, wheel out favoured anecdotes.” WhatsOnStage: *** “Above… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 10th February
Here’s a few things that have been proving popular on LLLC this week… Review of Ghost the Musical at the New Victoria Theatre: this week saw LLLC’s Emma Clarendon paying a visit to catch the new UK tour of Ghost – does it live up to expectations? Interview with Raphael Akuwudike: this week we chatted to Raphael about his role in The Jumper Factory at the… Read More
Review Round Up: Superhoe, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Nicôle Lecky’s Royal Court writing and performing debut. The Guardian: *** “Though rarely surprising, it’s a simple story strongly told, asking important questions about what we teach young girls they are worth.” The Telegraph: **** “it stands squarely in the tradition of Royal Court writing while being its own fresh thing: it expresses what it’s… Read More