The production was due to begin performances at the London Palladium in July. Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group have today announced new dates for the return of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The London Palladium. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the musical will defer its… Read More
REVIEW: From Here to Eternity, Shaftesbury Theatre (2013-2014)
This musical which made its world premiere in the West End in 2013 deserved a much longer run than it received. Based on the novel by James Jones as opposed to the film, this powerful and raw musical featuring music by Stuart Brayson and lyrics by Tim Rice offers a gritty insight into military life… Read More
REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, The O2 (2012)
This latest opportunity to catch Andrew Lloyd Webber’s shows online is filled with drama and passionate performances – but it is difficult not to feel that the impact of the story is lost in its surroundings. It would be fair to say that the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to… Read More
PREVIEW: Evita, Barbican Theatre
Jamie Lloyd’s production originally ran at the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre during the Summer. Following its success at the Regent’s Park Open Theatre, it has been confirmed that Jamie Lloyd’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical will run for a limited season at the Barbican Theatre next year. Featuring songs including… Read More
NEWS: Mark McMullen Joins UK Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Britain’s Got Talent finalist will make his musical theatre debut in Bill Kenwright’s production which is touring the UK. Having first come to the public’s attention as a Britain’s Got talent finalist, it has been confirmed that Mark McMullen will be making his musical theatre debut in Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and… Read More
REVIEW: The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre
Having officially opened twenty years ago at the Lyceum Theatre, Julie Taymor’s production is still as beautiful and emotional as ever. Whether it is the haunting opening sequence to the ‘Circle of Life’ or the vibrantly presented version of ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’, it is hard to deny that The Lion King… Read More
NEWS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to Return to London Palladium
Laurence Connor’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical will return to the London Palladium next Summer. Michael Harrison and The Really Useful Group have confirmed that the musical will return to the West End next Summer, with performances beginning at the London Palladium from the 2nd July. Laurence Connor’s production originally… Read More
NEWS: Gala Performance of The Lion King Announced to Mark 20th Anniversary in West End
The gala performance will take place at the Lyceum Theatre on the 19th October. On the 19th October, The Lion King will celebrate its 20th anniversary in the West End with a special gala performance in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Royal Academy of Music. Tickets are on sale now. Since its… Read More
Review Round Up: Evita, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Find out what critics have made of Jamie Lloyd’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical with LLLC’s review round up… The Telegraph: ***** “This revelatory staging confirms that Lloyd Webber is re-gaining kudos.” The Observer: **** “Lloyd’s Evita isn’t as high-emotion as some can be, but it’s a work of screaming fun, from the… Read More
Review Round Up: Jesus Christ Superstar, Barbican Theatre
Timothy Sheader’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical returns to London. Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews… Evening Standard: **** “It’s so fun that even atheists will enjoy it.” The Guardian: *** “something about this Barbican transfer feels both hemmed in and overpowering, as if a big beast of an… Read More