Category Archives: Theatre

BWW Interview: Laura Benanti

Posted on June 17, 2019 by mkmswain

The Tony-winning actress discusses making her London concert debut. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here Advertisements

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Theatre loos: The best and the ones to avoid

Posted on June 14, 2019 by mkmswain

BroadwayWorld reviewers share their wisdom on theatre loos, in London and beyond – and we offer some sneaky tips to avoid those queues… Read the full BroadwayWorld article here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged broadwayworld, comedy, drama, london, loo, musical, play, theatre, toilet, uk, west end | Leave a comment

BWW Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson

Posted on June 12, 2019 by mkmswain

The actresses discusses her role in the Adrian Mole musical, now transferring to the West End. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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BWW Interview: Doon Mackichan

Posted on June 10, 2019 by mkmswain

The actress discusses David Mamet’s new play Bitter Wheat. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Watch 8 iconic Bernadette Peters performances

Posted on June 6, 2019 by mkmswain

Broadway legend Bernadette Peters – seven-time Tony Award nominee and two-time winner – is coming to the UK as part of her latest concert tour, performing at London’s Lyceum Theatre on June 10. Get psyched by revisiting some of the … Continue reading →

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The Starry Messenger, Wyndham’s Theatre

Posted on May 30, 2019 by mkmswain

A decade after originating the lead role Off Broadway, Matthew Broderick returns to Kenneth Lonergan’s play to make his West End debut. His devotion to the material is certainly understandable, as the part is tailor-made for his signature brand of self-effacing deadpan – … Continue reading →

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Rutherford and Son, National Theatre

Posted on May 29, 2019 by mkmswain

Rain gushes down the front of the Lyttelton stage, a pitiless wall of water trapping and framing the Rutherfords – a clan very much defined by their environment. It’s an arresting image to open Polly Findlay’s sure revival of Githa … Continue reading →

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London’s Top 10 family-friendly theatres

Posted on May 28, 2019 by mkmswain

Continuing our London Theatre Guides series, we’re celebrating half-term by highlighting some of the capital’s most welcome and exciting venues for younger audiences. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Europe leads June’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on May 26, 2019 by mkmswain

From a drama about Europe to immersive Shakespeare and open-air opera. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Tim Howar

Posted on May 22, 2019 by mkmswain

The actor and singer discusses playing the title role in The Phantom of the Opera. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged andrew lloyd webber, broadwayworld, interview, musical, phantom, the phantom of the opera, tim howar, west end | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Theatre

Theatre loos: The best and the ones to avoid

BWW Interview: Amy Ellen Richardson

BWW Interview: Doon Mackichan

Watch 8 iconic Bernadette Peters performances

The Starry Messenger, Wyndham’s Theatre

Rutherford and Son, National Theatre

London’s Top 10 family-friendly theatres

Europe leads June’s Top 10 new London shows

BWW Interview: Tim Howar

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