An open letter has been sent by the signatories to their networks of freelancers. This is a letter to self-employed and freelance theatre and performance makers in the UK. To the actors, playwrights, directors, choreographers, stage managers, designers, stage crews and set-builders to name just a few. We really miss being with you during this… Read More
REVIEW: Cyprus Avenue, Royal Court Theatre
This 2019 revival of David Ireland’s play is currently available to watch online. Last seen on stage at the Royal Court Theatre in 2019 for a brief run, this chilling black comedy about one man’s struggle with the past and uncertainty about the future is an extremely powerful watch from start to finish. Directed with… Read More
Review Round Up: Shoe Lady, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for E.V.Crowe’s new play, playing for a strictly limited three week run at the Royal Court Theatre. WhatsOnStage: *** “ It feels as though everyone is playing it safe – you yearn for Crowe to twist the knife that one rotation further, reach a heightened state of… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Show Picks of the Week: Monday 10th February
Here’s LLLC’s weekly guide to some of the shows you might want to book tickets for… The Wedding Singer, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre: while critics may have had mixed thoughts on this musical based on the Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore film, if you are looking for entertainment then why not pop along? Endgame, Old… Read More
NEWS: Katherine Parkinson Cast in E.V. Crowe’s Shoe Lady
The production will play at the Royal Court Theatre from the 4th March. Casting has been confirmed for the upcoming world premiere of E.V. Crowe’s Shoe Lady, playing at the Royal Court Theatre for a limited three week run. It has been announced the production is set to star Kayla Meikle and Katherine Parkinson. … Read More
Review Round Up: Scenes with Girls, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Miriam Battye’s play at the Royal Court Theatre. Londonist: ***** “The dialogue is sharp and witty and Battye cleverly takes you through a spectrum of wanting to shake them (the overthinking, the torturous overthinking), wanting to be their best friend and wanting to make them… Read More
NEWS: Cast Announced for A History of Water in the Middle East at the Royal Court Theatre
The world premiere of the production will take place at the Royal Court Theatre from the 10th October. The Royal Court Theatre have announced casting for the upcoming world premiere of A History of Water in the Middle East, written by Sabrina Mahfouz and directed by Stef O’Driscoll. Laura Hanna and David Mumeni have been… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 14th July 2019
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