Here's a few things that have been proving popular on LLLC this week... (c)Pamela Raith Photography. 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… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 10th February
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… Continue reading Review Round Up: Superhoe, Royal Court Theatre
Here's Love London Love Culture's theatre picks of shows coming in 2019 you might want to book a ticket to now... Evita, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre: completing the Park's Summer 2019 season and following on from the theatre's successful production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar, you won't want to miss this new production directed by Jamie Lloyd. Emilia, Vaudeville Theatre: following its successful run at the Shakespeare's… Continue reading LLLC’s Theatre Tickets Picks: Sunday 13th January
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the Royal Court Theatre's production of Ellie Kendrick's debut play. Broadway World: *** "Despite being a spectacle, the drama is pretty simple and not as exhilarating as you would expect from such an impressive performance collective." The Times: ** "We get the idea behind Ellie Kendrick’s… Continue reading Review Round Up: Hole, Royal Court Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews of Improbable Theatre's production, playing at the Royal Court Theatre until the 17th November. Time Out: *** "Hammond and Spencer are careful not to bludgeon the audience with didactic intent but there are moments when understated risks sliding into un-engaging." Evening Standard: **** "Some parts of Lee Simpson’s… Continue reading Review Round Up: Still No Idea, Royal Court Theatre
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production of Ellie Kendrick's debut play. “We’re harpies. We’re a three headed bitch. We’ve been guarding the gates. Now we’re throwing them open.” A hole in the ground. Three women are forcing their way out. They’re singing. They’re moving. They’re taking up space. And they refuse… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for Ellie Kendrick’s ‘Hole’ at the Royal Court Theatre
It has been announced that Cyprus Avenue will play at the Royal Court Theatre from the 14th February 2019. The return of Cyprus Avenue to the Royal Court Theatre will also see award-winning actor Stephen Rea reprising his role of Eric Miller, a Belfast Loyalist. Gerry Adams has disguised himself as a new-born baby and successfully infiltrated… Continue reading NEWS: David Ireland’s Cyprus Avenue to Return to the Royal Court
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Lucy Morrison's production now playing at the Royal Court Theatre. The Stage: *** "The Woods is arguably worth catching for the production alone, though. Morrison’s staging is wonderfully atmospheric – and Sharp and Mothersdale are both on top form. A overwhelming production of an underwhelming play."… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Woods, Royal Court Theatre
Casting has been confirmed for the Royal Court's upcoming production of The Woods, directed by Royal Court Associate Director Lucy Morrison. Playing at the theatre from the 5th September, it has been announced that Finn Bennett, Tom Mothersdale and Lesley Sharp are set to star in Lucy Morrison's production of Robert Alan Evans's play. Further casting has… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for The Woods
Sam Pritchard directs Rory Mullarkey’s latest play for the Royal Court Theatre. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews here: The Guardian: ** "The play is not helped by Sam Pritchard’s production, which opts for aural and visual overkill. Given that the play is about chaos, a starker, simpler approach would have been better." WhatsOnStage:… Continue reading Review Round Up: Pity, Royal Court Theatre
