Music, News

Love London Love Culture’s Romantic Playlist: 2021

With Valentine's Day upon us, Emma Clarendon (with assistance of her friends) selects 10 songs that should be on your romantic playlist.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an4ySOlsUMY How Long Will I Love You - Ellie Goulding: delicate but heartfelt, Ellie Goulding's song is a real must-listen to on Valentine's Day. It feels genuine and never over the top, thanks… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Romantic Playlist: 2021

Film, Musicals, News, Theatre

NEWS: Cush Jumbo, Ryth Wilson and Rosamund Pike in Negotiations to Star in Take That Film

The actresses are currently in talks to take on roles in the upcoming film based on the Take That musical The Band. (c) Jay Brooks Talks of casting for the upcoming musical film based on the Take That Musical The Band are currently underway it has been reported. Currently titled Greatest Days, the film is… Continue reading NEWS: Cush Jumbo, Ryth Wilson and Rosamund Pike in Negotiations to Star in Take That Film

Musicals, Reviews, Theatre

REVIEW: The Band, New Victoria Theatre

Tim Firth's warmhearted musical about friendship is a joy from  start to finish.  (c) Matt Crockett. Ah 1993 - the year in which Bill Clinton was sworn in as President of the United States, Unforgiven won the Best Picture award at the Oscars - but also the year that Take That went to number one in the charts with the song 'Pray'. Tim Firth's nostalgic and… Continue reading REVIEW: The Band, New Victoria Theatre

Music, Reviews

REVIEW: Odyssey by Take That

Released to celebrate their 30th anniversary, Take That's latest album  beautifully reimagines some of their very best songs.  It is incredible to believe that Take That have been in existence for thirty years and now to mark this occasion have released a new album filled with their classic songs but revamped specially for this anniversary. By subtly changing the way in which many of the songs sound, it offers the listener… Continue reading REVIEW: Odyssey by Take That

Musicals, News, Review Round Up, Theatre

Review Round Up: The Band, Theatre Royal Haymarket

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Tim Firth's musical which has arrived in the West End for a limited season.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA_rHGXXyhs WhatsOnStage: **** "Yes, The Band is a poignant watch – about ageing and loss. But it has a solution. It's out to show there's nothing more important in life than having a mate… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Band, Theatre Royal Haymarket

Music, News

Albums Coming Soon… November 2018

Here's Love London Love Culture's seven album picks being released next month - including new releases from Michael Buble and Take That...  1. The Greatest Showman Reimagined: love the original songs from the smash hit film? Well you might want to add this one to your collection as it features new renditions of all your favourite… Continue reading Albums Coming Soon… November 2018

Music, Musicals, News, Theatre, Uncategorized

NEWS: Take That Help to Launch The Band’s West End Season

Take That, co-producers of new musical The Band, joined the cast of the show at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to perform on the roof of the theatre to launch the musical's West End season.  To launch the new musical's West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from the 1st December 2018 to 12 January 2019,… Continue reading NEWS: Take That Help to Launch The Band’s West End Season

Music, Musicals, News, Uncategorized

Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Year: Top 10 Albums

Love London Love Culture's top 10 favourite albums of 2017 are as follows...  10. Dreamgirls - Original London Cast Recording:  for anyone wishing to relive this glitzy show filled with fantastic songs and vocals, this high quality soundtrack for the London production relives the joy of watching the show live. While of course Amber Riley's rendition… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Year: Top 10 Albums

Musicals, News, Theatre, Uncategorized

NEWS: Full Cast Announced for UK Tour of The Band

Full casting for Tim Firth’s new musical featuring the music of Take That has been announced.  Opening at the Manchester Opera House on the 8th September, The Band is a new musical directed by Kim Gavin and Jack Ryder. For a group of sixteen year olds in 1992, The Band were everything to them. 25 years on,… Continue reading NEWS: Full Cast Announced for UK Tour of The Band

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Review Round Up: Wonderland Live, Take That

Take That are back on the road once more, touring in support of their latest album 'Wonderland'. Here is what critics have been saying about the live show so far:  Manchester Evening News: "the surprises continue to come thick and fast because they love to flex their creative muscles." The Independent: *** "Any objective observer… Continue reading Review Round Up: Wonderland Live, Take That