Empowering in many aspects, somehow elements of the story feel as though they get lost in this ambitious musical. It is admittedly fairly impossible to get a chance to catch every show that is happening in London and back in 2018 this was one show that sadly I missed out on seeing live. But thanks… Read More
NEWS: Southwark Playhouse Launches New Online Streaming Service
Southwark Playhouse have today announced its new online streaming service #SouthwarkStayhouse. Launching today, this new service provided by Southwark Playhouse will initially present three different productions. The first video and production to be showcased is the world premiere production of the new British musical Wasted which ran at the theatre in October and November 2018.… Read More
REVIEW: Lipstick, Southwark Playhouse
A tender and funny story of growing up and self-discovery has potential but there is definite room for development. It can’t be denied that there is an endearing quality to Lily Shahmoon’s portrayal of two teenage boys embarking on a journey of self-discovery and emotional complications that ensures there is a likeable quality throughout. But… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 8th March
Here’s a guide to what has been proving popular on LLLC this week… Review of Pretty Woman the Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre: this week saw the official opening of the London production starring Danny Mac and Aimie Atkinson. The musical features a score by Bryan Adams and is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.… Read More
Review Round Up: The Last Five Years, Southwark Playhuse
We round up the reviews for Jonathan O’Boyle’s production of Jason Robert Brown’s musical at the Southwark Playhouse. WhatsOnStage: ***** “This staging adds so much more to the musical than ordinarily, and O’Boyle’s choices enable him to mine Brown’s lyrics and come up with gold.” The Stage: ***** “O’Boyle is forensic in the way he… Read More
First Look at … Lipstick, Southwark Playhouse
Production images have been released for the world premiere of Lily Shahmoon’s play. Now in previews at the Southwark Playhouse, Lipstick sees Ed White making his directing debut with this world premiere of Lily Shahmoon’s play. Tommy is scared of everything. Especially the kids at school who would call him gay if they saw him… Read More
NEWS: Indecent Proposal to Play at Southwark Playhouse
The new musical based on the book by Jack Engelhard and 1993 film will play at the Southwark Playhouse from the 29th May. 10 to 4 Productions have announced the world premiere of Indecent Proposal, a new musical featuring a book and lyrics by Michael Conley and music by Dylan Schlosberg. Based on the original… Read More
NEWS: Full Cast Announced for Anything is Possible if You Think About it Hard Enough
Cordelia O’Neill’s play will have its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse on the 6th April. Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production, running at the Southwark Playhouse from the 1st to the 25th April. Kate Budgen is set to direct Gemma Lawrence (Alex) and Huw Parmenter (Rupert) in Anything is Possible if You Think… Read More
NEWS: Casting Announced for The Last Five Years at Southwark Playhouse
Jonathan O’Boyle’s production will play at the Southwark Playhouse from the 28th February. Casting has been announced for Jonathan O’Boyle’s production of Jason Robert Brown’s musical The Last Five Years. The cast includes Molly Lynch as Cathy and Oli Higginson as Jamie. Molly Lynch’s previous stage credits include: Just So (The Barn Theatre, Cirencester), Sunset Boulevard (UK tour), Carousel and Sweeney… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 12th January
Here’s a guide to some of the most popular reads on LLLC this week…. Interview with Alice Krige: we chatted to the actress about starring in Persona, the first production to reopen the Riverside Studios, playing from the 21st January. Interview with Ron Elisha: the playwright spoke to Emma Clarendon about the world premiere production… Read More