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Casting has been confirmed for Tyrone Huntley’s production, playing at the Southwark Playhouse from the 19th April. Paul Taylor Mills and Mercury Theatre Colchester in association with Tamasha Theatre Company have confirmed the full cast for the brand new production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ – the first London revival of the musical in 25 years. Playing at the Southwark Playhouse from the 19th April, following its premiere at Mercury Theatre Colchester from the… Read More
Anna Girvan’s music festival themed production has plenty of nice elements to it -but can get carried away with itself at times. This new and inclusive production of Shakespeare’s comedy works well with the music festival theme, with director Anna Girvan making the most of the comedy to be found in the script that has been nicely condensed into… Read More
Full casting has been confirmed for the upcoming production of The Rubenstein Kiss at the Southwark Playhouse. Playing at the Southwark Playhouse from the 14th March, casting for the first London production of The Rubenstein Kiss since 2005 has been announced. This new production directed by Joe Harmston (The Lover and The Collection, Donmar Warehouse; The Father, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry) is set to star Ruby Bentall as Esther Rubenstein, Henry Proffit as Jakob… Read More
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Jonathan O’Boyle’s production which has transferred to London from Manchester. The Upcoming: *** “Jonathan O’Boyle’s revival is bold and intimate, with inspiring use of props, dance and lighting.” WhatsOnStage:**** “A glamorous, captivating European antidote to a miserable London winter and with a sensational central performance, this is one to see.” The Stage: *** “O’Boyle’s stripped down… Read More
Tyrone Huntley will make his directorial debut presenting a new production of the musical which will play at the Southwark Playhouse later this year. It has been announced that a brand new production of Ain’ Misbehavin’ will play at the Southwark Playhouse from the 19th April, following its premiere at the Mercury Theatre Colchester from the 15th March. Celebrating the legendary jazz musician Fats Waller and his energetic, exuberant and effervescent music, Ain’t Misbehavin’ steps back into the… Read More
Here are a few of LLLC’s top picks for shows opening this month… The Dame, Park Theatre: Peter Duncan stars in Katie Duncan’s play which had a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe. It sees seasoned Pantomime Dame Ronald Roy Humphrey in a nostalgic mood as the final curtain comes down – but it also sees him forced to confront matters he would rather forget…. Approaching Empty, Kiln Theatre: playing… Read More
Here’s Love London Love Culture’s theatre picks for the year ahead… Waitress, Adelphi Theatre: the popular Broadway musical is heading to London from February 2019 and is set to star Katharine McPhee as Jenna – a role she has previously played on Broadway. The musical is based on the 2007 film and features a score by Sara Bareilles. All About Eve, Noel Coward Theatre: Gillian Anderson and Lily James are set… Read More
Here’s a few news, reviews and interview pieces that have been proving popular on LLLC this week…. Cinderella, New Victoria Theatre: Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon took a trip to Woking to catch the New Victoria Theatre’s latest pantomime starring Craig Revel Horwood and Paul Chuckle. Our review is live now. Interview with Vince… Read More
Here’s a few things that Love London Love Culture has been talking about this week…. 1. Buttons: A Cinderella Story, King’s Head Theatre: the Charles Court Opera company return to the King’s Head Theatre with a brand new retelling of Cinderella. Once again, the company take a traditional story and turn it on its head. Find… Read More
Imaginative, witty and beautiful – Seussical will make you feel like a five year old again. When I walked into the Southwark Playhouse theatre and saw a plethora of bright colours, trees and flowers growing from the walls and stripes galore; I knew that this production of Seussical was going to be something very special… Read More
