The BBC fails to give Rev Richard Coles the send-off from Saturday Live he deserves

Posted on March 25, 2023 by mkmswain

There was a bizarre lack of fanfare around the Radio 4 presenter’s departure – and his final show was almost entirely business as usual.

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All the songs in Six the Musical

Posted on March 24, 2023 by mkmswain

Discover the score that made Six a right royal hit.

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Get tickets to Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre summer 2023 shows

Posted on March 22, 2023 by mkmswain

A guide to all the outdoor fun in the park, including La Cage Aux Folles and Robin Hood.

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A complete guide to all the Temptations’ songs in Ain’t Too Proud

Posted on March 22, 2023 by mkmswain

The Motown musical is coming to the West End.

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Sam Neill’s memoir delves into cancer, Jurassic Park – and some painful celebrity tales

Posted on March 21, 2023 by mkmswain

Did I Ever Tell You This? ranges from emotional intensity to pithy insider quips, all told in an endearingly earthy style.

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The Red Bird Sings: the bizarre true story of how a ghost testified in court

Posted on March 21, 2023 by mkmswain

Aoifa Fitzpatrick draws on an extraordinary 1897 trial in a debut novel that’s a blend of courtroom drama, murder mystery and feminist fable.

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Guys & Dolls, Bridge Theatre

Posted on March 15, 2023 by mkmswain

Nicholas Hytner hits the jackpot with this exhilarating immersive revival.

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Get tickets to see new casts in popular West End shows

Posted on March 15, 2023 by mkmswain

From Wicked and Cabaret to Les Mis and Phantom.

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West End shows to see for Mother’s Day

Posted on March 15, 2023 by mkmswain

From Bake Off and Dirty Dancing to – yes – Mamma Mia!.

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Oscars 2023: Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor as Everything Everywhere dominates

Posted on March 13, 2023 by mkmswain

I live-blogged the 95th Academy Awards.

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