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Beverley Knight: ‘I’m a black Fairy Godmother, for all the little girls who look like me’

Posted on December 5, 2020 by mkmswain

Beverley Knight is already the Queen of British Soul. This year, she’s set to add the title of Queen of Christmas. Read my full The i Paper interview here

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Where to watch celebrities onstage

Posted on August 30, 2020 by mkmswain

From Andrew Scott in the Old Vic’s Three Kings to Sleepless‘s pop star leads and a host of luminaries in Talking Heads. Read my full London Theatre article here

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BWW Interview: Janie Dee

Posted on August 11, 2020 by mkmswain

The actress discusses the upcoming concert of A Little Night Music at Opera Holland Park. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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The Last Five Years, The Other Palace Digital

Posted on June 26, 2020 by mkmswain

A musical featuring two people who are physically separated? Jason Robert Brown’s work is a shutdown natural – as this new digital theatre version demonstrates. Lauren Samuels and Danny Becker, who play doomed lovers Cathy and Jamie, recorded their parts entirely in isolation, with Samuels (previously … Continue reading →

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The Last Five Years, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on March 5, 2020 by mkmswain

There’s concept on top of concept in this revival of Jason Robert Brown’s beloved 2001 musical, which charts the ebb and flow of a relationship by juggling timelines: aspiring actress Cathy’s story is told in reverse chronological order, while aspiring writer Jamie’s moves … Continue reading →

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Vanessa Williams: ‘Growing up, I couldn’t even find a black Barbie’

Posted on March 3, 2020 by mkmswain

As City of Angels opens in the West End, the actress, singer, and former Miss America explains why it’s more fun to play the bad girl. Read my full The i Paper interview here

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Mica Paris Talks Fame

Posted on September 2, 2019 by mkmswain

The actress and singer discusses her role in the iconic musical – plus her varied career, including her collaboration with Prince. Read my full Islington Gazette interview here

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10 things to know about Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mkmswain

Ahead of the final live performance of her hit one-woman show Fleabag, find out more about breakout star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Read my full TodayTix article here

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Laura Benanti Live in London, Cadogan Hall

Posted on June 30, 2019 by mkmswain

Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti took a quick hiatus from starring in My Fair Lady on Broadway to make her London debut – and those missing out on the former needn’t have worried, as she opened with a bravura 15-minute precis of the … Continue reading →

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9 Broadway stars you can see in London

Posted on June 18, 2019 by mkmswain

Check out some of these incredible performers from across the pond. Read my full TodayTix article here

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