Category Archives: Journalism

Come From Away, Phoenix Theatre

Posted on February 19, 2019 by mkmswain

A remarkable true story birthed this modest Canadian musical, which went on to storm Broadway in 2017, and now makes it West End debut at a time when its heartfelt message seems more necessary than ever. In these murky, cynical … Continue reading →

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9 to 5 the Musical, Savoy Theatre

Posted on February 17, 2019 by mkmswain

In a programme interview, Patricia Resnick – writer of both the original 1980 film and this 2008 musical adaptation – notes that Jane Fonda wanted to convey a political message about workplace sexism, but realised couching it in comedy would make it more … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged 9 to 5, 9 to 5 the musical, amber davies, bonnie langford, book tickets, brian conley, broadwayworld, caroline sheen, cheap tickets, dolly, dolly parton, london, me too, musical, natalie mcqueen, photos, pictures, review, savoy theatre, sexism, ticket deal, video, west end | Leave a comment

The American Clock, Old Vic

Posted on February 14, 2019 by mkmswain

This year’s unofficial Arthur Miller season – following The Price and ahead of All My Sons at the Old Vic and Death of a Salesman at the Young Vic – now turns to his 1980 work, The American Clock, inspired in part by Miller’s own memories of … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged america, arthur miller, capitalism, clarke peters, communism, golda rosheuvel, great depression, london, music, old vic, play, rachel chavkin, review, the american clock, theartsdesk, theatre, wall street crash | Leave a comment

Pasha Kovalev leaves Strictly

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mkmswain

Strictly Come Dancing fans went into mourning today following news that popular professional dancer Pasha Kovalev is leaving the BBC show. As his statement attests, Kovalev had an incredibly successful eight years, notching up 93 perfect 10s from the judges, reaching four finals, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Journalism, TV | Tagged article, ashley roberts, ballroom, bbc, blog, caroline flack, chelsee healey, dance, dancing, kimberley walsh, leaves, pasha, pasha kovalev, pro, professional, quits, rachel riley, retires, strictly, strictly come dancing, telegraph, tv | Leave a comment

All About Eve, Noel Coward Theatre

Posted on February 13, 2019 by mkmswain

Fasten your seatbelts! Ivo van Hove has taken on the ultimate quotable backstage melodrama: Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s 1950 Oscar-winning film about a celebrated actress and her young wannabe assistant. And the modern star power is assured: Gillian Anderson succeeds Bette … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged actress, all about eve, backstage, book tickets, broadwayworld, celebrity, cheap tickets, gillian anderson, ivo van hove, lily james, london, noel coward theatre, play, review, star, theatre, ticket deal, west end | Leave a comment

BWW Interview: Justine Mitchell

Posted on February 8, 2019 by mkmswain

The actress discusses Anne Washburn’s new Trump-era play Shipwreck at the Almeida. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged actress, almeida theatre, anne washburn, beginning, book tickets, brexit, broadwayworld, comedy, donald trump, interview, justine mitchell, london, new york, play, shipwreck, theatre, trump | Leave a comment

Pinter Seven, Harold Pinter Theatre

Posted on February 7, 2019 by mkmswain

Jamie Lloyd’s outstanding season of Pinter shorts – chock-full of mini revelations, innovative stagings, and a thrilling range of work from both actors and creatives – finishes on a high note with this thoroughly entertaining pair. Read my full BroadwayWorld … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged a slight ache, book tickets, broadwayworld, cheap tickets, comedy, danny dyer, gemma whelan, harold pinter theatre, hitman, jamie lloyd, john heffernan, london, martin freeman, pinter, pinter at the pinter, pinter seven, play, review, the dumber waiter, theatre, ticket deal, visit london, west end | Leave a comment

The best theatre for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 6, 2019 by mkmswain

BroadwayWorld reviewers share their suggestions for romantic dates or a fun night out. Read the full BroadwayWorld article here

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Jenna Russell With Seth Rudetsky, Leicester Square Theatre

Posted on February 4, 2019 by mkmswain

West End favourite Jenna Russell made a surprisingly belated solo concert debut at Leicester Square Theatre, but, judging by this entirely winning performance, she’s a natural. Read my full BroadwayWorld review here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged actress, broadwayworld, concert, elaine paige, ewan mcgregor, follies, frances ruffelle, grey gardens, guys and dolls, into the woods, jason robert brown, jenna russell, judy garland, leicester square theatre, les miserables, london, merrily we roll along, red dwarf, review, seth rudetsky, singing, sondheim, songs for a new world, sunday in the park with george, west end | Leave a comment

BWW Interview: Natalie McQueen

Posted on February 3, 2019 by mkmswain

The actress discusses channelling Dolly Parton in 9 to 5 the Musical. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged 9 to 5, 9 to 5 the musical, actress, backwoods barbie, bonnie langford, boss, brian conley, broadwayworld, caroline sheen, dolly parton, doralee, equal rights, equality, feminist, louise redknapp, metoo, musical, natalie mcqueen, office, patricia resnick, secretary, sexism, theatre, west end, work | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Journalism

Come From Away, Phoenix Theatre

9 to 5 the Musical, Savoy Theatre

The American Clock, Old Vic

Pasha Kovalev leaves Strictly

All About Eve, Noel Coward Theatre

BWW Interview: Justine Mitchell

Pinter Seven, Harold Pinter Theatre

Jenna Russell With Seth Rudetsky, Leicester Square Theatre

BWW Interview: Natalie McQueen

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