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Monday, August 30, 2021

‘There’s something for everyone in this show’: Oliver Ormson relishes his role as Prince Hans in Frozen the Musical by Emma Clarendon

Actor Olivier Ormson chatted to Love London Love Culture about bringing Frozen the Musical to the West End and playing Prince Hans.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, August 29, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre by Emma Clarendon

We round up the reviews for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical Cinderella, which has finally been able to open at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 24, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Paradise at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture round up the reviews for Kae Tempest’s play Paradise, reimagining a Greek legend now playing at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Sunday, August 22, 2021

‘Really surrounds the audience’: RIME OF THE SECOND SISTER – Written On The Waves (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Rime of the Second Sister, a sensitive and imaginative audio adventure as part of the Written on the Waves second season, is a wonderful way to complete the series.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, August 20, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Windsors: Endgame at the Prince of Wales Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for The Windsors: Endgame, the stage production based on the comedy series now playing for a limited time at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Carousel at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up what critics made of this revival of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

‘Certainly worth a watch’: TWO FINGERS UP – Edinburgh Fringe (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Funny, sensitive and honest play Two Fingers Up effectively explores the gaps in sex education in schools.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Monday, August 16, 2021

‘Intriguing listen’: MAKING MASSINGER – Salisbury ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

New audio play Making Massinger by Simon Butteriss is filled with drama and intrigue but feels as though it could use a little editing in places.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, August 13, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Twelfth Night at Shakespeare’s Globe by Emma Clarendon

Discover what critics had to say about the Shakespeare’s Globe production of Twelfth Night, directed by Sean Holmes.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, August 9, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Anything Goes at the Barbican by Emma Clarendon

We round up the reviews for Kathleen Marshall’s production of Anything Goes, now playing at the Barbican.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM
Sunday, August 8, 2021

‘Reveals just how timeless this musical is’: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN – Sadler’s Wells ★★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Bringing plenty of Hollywood glamour and class, Jonathan Church’s production of the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain is stunning from start to finish.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, August 5, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Bagdad Cafe at the Old Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up what critics have had to say about Emma Rice’s production of Bagdad Cafe now playing at the Old Vic Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

‘Great depth & range emotionally’: I COULD USE A DRINK – Garrick Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Drew Gasparani’s song cycle I Could Use a Drink at the Garrick Theatre has some genuinely lovely songs, but seems to lose its way slightly in the second act.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Sunday, August 1, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Two Character Play at Hampstead Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up what the critics have had to say about Sam Yates’ production of Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play at Hampstead Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Saturday, July 31, 2021

‘Filled with playfulness & joy’: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – London Palladium ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The lively return of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is filled with exuberant joy that makes it impossible to resist.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, July 27, 2021

‘Really raw & honest piece of writing’: THE CANCELLATION OF CRISPIN COX (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Fascinating one-man show The Cancellation of Crispin Cox examines the brutality of cancel culture in the entertainment industry and has great relevancy at the moment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, July 26, 2021

‘Dazzling & sleek production’: ANNA X – Harold Pinter Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Inspired by true events, Anna X is an electrifying play that is brought to life in an extremely well put together production.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, July 24, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Hamlet at Theatre Royal Windsor by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture round up the reviews for this eagerly-anticipated production of Shakespeare’s tragedy starring Ian McKellen.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, July 18, 2021

‘I can’t wait to see & hear the children’s reactions to the play’: Peter Glanville on Polka’s pop up show Maanika & The Wolf by Emma Clarendon

The Polka Theatre’s artistic director chats to Love London Love Culture about the theatre’s pop up performance of Maanika & The Wolf.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Invisible Hand at the Kiln Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Indhu Rubasingham‘s revival of Ayad Akhtar’s play at the Kiln Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, July 12, 2021

‘A pleasure to watch’: PIPPIN – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This bright and colourful production of the musical Pippin at the Charing Cross Theatre is dazzling to watch – even if the story feels a bit flimsy.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, July 9, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Bach & Sons at the Bridge Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Find out what critics have had to say about the world premiere of Nina Raine’s new play Bach & Sons at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, July 8, 2021

‘Colourful & vibrant production’: BE MORE CHILL – Shaftesbury Theatre by Emma Clarendon

While this musical has plenty for young people to relate to, Be More Chill could have gone into a lot more depth in exploring important issues such as body image and anxiety.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, July 5, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: After Life at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film of the same name now playing at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, July 2, 2021

‘Delightfully funny & sharp’: MAGGIE & TED – Garrick Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

The charmingly funny play Maggie and Ted goes behind the feud between Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath – but can feel slightly rushed in places.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

‘This play really sparks conversation’: Charlotte Peters directs Dance at the King’s Head Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Director Charlotte Peters chats about directing Matthew Morrison’s DANCE at the King’s Head Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

‘Deeply engaging’: DARLING – Written On The Waves (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Tabby Lamb’s audio play Darling effortlessly uses the adventures of Peter Pan to explore what it means to grow up and discover who you really are through a queer perspective.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, June 28, 2021

‘Vibrant & thoughtful’: J’OUVERT – Harold Pinter Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Vibrant and thoughtful play J’Ouvert at the Harold Pinter Theatre is both a celebration of the carnival experience as well highlighting sexual politics and inclusivity versus cultural appr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Sunday, June 27, 2021

‘There is great power & passion’: THE HUMAN CONNECTION – Omnibus Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Formed of two contrasting plays by Eugene O’Hare, The Human Connection makes for fascinating viewing but can lose direction in places.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, June 22, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Happy Days at Riverside Studios by Emma Clarendon

We round up the reviews for Trevor Nunn’s 60th anniversary revival of Samuel Beckett’s play Happy Days.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, June 19, 2021

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Amélie The Musical at the Criterion Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture round up the reviews for this popular musical based on the film, now playing at the Criterion Theatre until 25 September 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards