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Friday, March 24, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: An American in Paris at the Dominion Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Directed by Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris officially opened at the Dominion Theatre earlier this week. Here is what critics have been saying about it.

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Things to See and Do This Weekend by Emma Clarendon

It's been a bit of a tough week in London, but here are a few ideas on what to see and do if you are venturing out in the capital.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Love in Idleness at Menier Chocolate Factory by Emma Clarendon

Trevor Nunn directs this revival of Terence Rattigan's comedy which stars Eve Best, Helen George, Anthony Head and Edward Bluemel. Here is what critics have been saying about it.

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

SISTER ACT " Touring by Emma Clarendon

Based on the 1992 hit film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act has plenty of laughs but due much of the action happening in the convent " it feels a bit insubstantial for a musical " despit…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Stepping Out at Vaudeville Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Maria Friedman directs this revival of Richard Harris's 1984 comedy, starring Amanda Holden and Tracy-Ann Oberman. But what have critics been saying about it?

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS " West End by Emma Clarendon

'S wonderful, 's marvellous to see old-fashioned musicals making a comeback on to the West End scene " not least this gloriously beautiful and exquisite production.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Five Reasons to See 42nd Street by Emma Clarendon

As the latest musical to hit the West End stage prepares to open for previews, here are five extremely good reasons why you need to see it.

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Limehouse at Donmar Warehouse by Emma Clarendon

Here is what critics have been saying about the new play from Steve Waters, directed by Polly Findlay, starring by Tom Goodman-Hill and Roger Allam.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

THE FROGS " Jermyn Street Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Ever wondered what would happen if Bernard Shaw and William Shakespeare had a showdown on who was the most superior writer? Well pay a visit to the Jermyn Street Theatre to see Stephen Sondh…

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Friday, March 17, 2017

A DARK NIGHT IN DALSTON " Park Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This is possibly one of the most frustrating productions to hit the stage in 2017 so far. Stewart Permutt has created a play about two opposing people and focusing how while they are differe…

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SHIRLEY VALENTINE " Touring by Emma Clarendon

Jodie Prenger makes a perfect Shirley in this one woman play about rediscovering yourself and regaining a sense of freedom, told in a lively production.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

NEWS: Cat (The Play) gets West End premiere starring Gerard McCarthy by Emma Clarendon

It has been confirmed that Cat (The Play), about one performer's life in musicals, will make its West End premiere at the Ambassador's Theatre, running for two nights only on 25 and 26 April…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Miser at the Garrick Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack and Ryan Gage star in Sean Foley's free adaptation of Moliere's classic comedy THE MISER, which runs at the West End's Garrick Theatre until 3 June 2017. What have…

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

NEWS: Full cast announced for How to Succeed in Business at Wilton's by Emma Clarendon

Appearing at the Wilton’s Musical Hall from the 8th to the 22nd April, further casting for Benji Sperring’s production has been announced.  Joining the previously announced&…

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Othello at Shakespeare's Globe by Emma Clarendon

Ellen McDougall's production of Shakespeare's tragedy is currently playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse " but what have critics been saying about it?

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INTERVIEW: Cheek by Jowl's Declan Donnellan on The Winter's Tale by Emma Clarendon

The Winter's Tale is one of my favourite Shakespeare play. It often divides its critics " many people are of the opinion that its lack of unity is its great undoing.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Harold Pinter Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Imelda Staunton stars in this revival of Edward Albee's play. But what have critics been saying about it?

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ONE LAST THING (FOR NOW) " Old Red Lion Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Althea Theatre presents a beautiful piece of theatre that celebrates the power of language and love in all its forms through a wide variety of stories that cross generations and different er…

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic by Emma Clarendon

Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire star in this revival of Tom Stoppard's play at the Old Vic Theatre. But what have critics been saying about it?

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ONE WAS NUDE AND ONE WORE TAILS " Hen and Chickens Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The Italian playwright's one act farce is undoubtedly a difficult one to put into one category. Filled with plenty of slapstick, philosophy and class wars it never can seem to make up its mi…

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Thursday, March 9, 2017

RENT " Touring by Emma Clarendon

Sharp, powerful and moving, Jonathan Larson's musical is still as relevant as ever as Bruce Gutherie's heart wrenching production proves from beginning to end. Celebrating its 20th anniversa…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Winter's Tale at London Coliseum by Emma Clarendon

This world premiere production created by ENO's composer-in-residence Ryan Wigglesworth is directed by actor Rory Kinnear " but does it appeal to the critics?

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Who should win? Thoughts on this year's #OlivierAwards nominations by Emma Clarendon

Here is who has been nominated for what and who Love London Love Culture thinks will win.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Ugly Lies the Bone at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The National Theatre is currently presenting Lindsey Ferrentino's new play directed by Indhu Rubasingham. But what have critics been making of it?

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Hamlet at Almeida Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Andrew Scott stars in Robert Icke's production of Shakespeare's tragedy. Here is what critics have been saying about it.

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Saturday, March 4, 2017

THE COMEDY ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY " West End by Emma Clarendon

Having officially opened at the Criterion almost a year ago, it is reassuring to see that The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is still as hilarious as ever " thanks to a number of scene changes …

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Friday, March 3, 2017

NEWS: Original London cast recording of Dreamgirls released on 14 April by Emma Clarendon

Producers have confirmed that the original London Cast recording of the West End premiere of Broadway classic Dreamgirls will be released mid-April through Sony Classical and is available to…

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Speech & Debate at Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon

Starring Douglas Booth, Tony Revolori, Patsy Ferran and Charlotte Lucas, Stephen Karam's American play Speech & Debate gets its UK premiere at Trafalgar Studios 2, where it runs until 1…

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

GHOST THE MUSICAL " Touring by Emma Clarendon

Carolyn Maitland and Andy Moss star in this reimagining of the classic 90's film. Does it bring the love story to life?

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Young Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Joe Hill-Gibbins directs this new production of Shakespeare's comedy with a cast including Jemima Rooper. A Midsummer Night's Dream runs at the Young Vic until 1 April 2017. What have critic…

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Last chance to see in March: Buried Child, An Inspector Calls, La Ronde & more by Emma Clarendon

Here is Love London Love Culture's guide to five of the best shows closing in the capital in March 2017 that you might want to see before it's too late… Click on links to BUY tickets in th…

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