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The best dance shows of 2020

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mkmswain

My 2020 preview of dance – from a new version of the Frankenstein myth to a hip-hop theatre take on Sting. Read my full The i Paper article here

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End of the 2010s: BroadwayWorld’s Best Shows of the Decade

Posted on December 8, 2019 by mkmswain

As the 2010s draw to a close, we thought we’d look back at all the incredible theatre of the past decade. What’s been your highlight? Here, BroadwayWorld reviewers share some of theirs! Read the full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Martin Fenton

Posted on November 20, 2019 by mkmswain

The dancer discusses playing the title role in The Snowman, back at the Peacock Theatre this Christmas. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged ballet, book tickets, broadwayworld, cheap tickets, children, christmas, dance, dancer, dancing, december, family, holiday, interview, london, martin fenton, raymond briggs, the snowman, ticket deal, west end, young audience | Leave a comment

The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mkmswain

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Robert Icke’s latest to Fleabag, Evita and witchy adventures, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, … Continue reading →

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Who will replace Darcey Bussell on Strictly?

Posted on April 10, 2019 by mkmswain

There is nothing like a Dame, but the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will need a new presence on the judging panel, as Darcey Bussell steps down after seven years to focus on her “other commitments in dance”, per her leaving … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Journalism, TV | Tagged alesha dixon, anton du beke, arlene phillips, ballet, ballroom, bbc, brendan cole, carolyn smith, dance, dancing, darcey bussell, Erin Boag, exit, gary edwards, helen richey, ian waite, it takes two, joanne clifton, joe sugg, judge, judging, karen hardy, leaving, len goodman, lorraine barry, matthew bourne, natalie lowe, oti mabuse, replace, strictly, strictly come dancing, telegraph, tv | Leave a comment

All My Sons leads April’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on March 31, 2019 by mkmswain

From Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill to Don Quixote and zombie gore. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged aint misbehavin, all my sons, almeida theatre, anne-marie duff, april, arthur darvill, arthur miller, ballet, best, Bill Pullman, book tickets, brexit, broadwayworld, cheap tickets, colin morgan, coliseum, comedy, dance, donmar warehouse, drama, enb, george a romero, horror, Jenna Coleman, kelsey grammer, london, man of la mancha, musical, national theatre, nigel slater, night of the living dead live, old vic, oti mabuse, play, pleasance theatre, recommend, sadlers wells, sale, sally field, scary bikers, she persisted, southwark playhouse, strictly, sweet charity, the other palace, theatre, three sisters, ticket deal, toast, top 10, top girls, trafalgar studios, visit london, west end, zombie | Leave a comment

Peanuts, Widows, mime and romantic cinemas

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mkmswain

Welcome to the new and improved double MoveTo Town and Country Arts section! January highlights include: Exhibition Somerset House celebrates the enduring influence of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang Film Steve McQueen provides thought-provoking genre thrills in Widows Theatre Natasha Gordon’s family drama Nine … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Robert North

Posted on November 22, 2018 by mkmswain

The choreographer discusses the creation and enduring popularity of The Snowman. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged ballet, book tickets, broadwayworld, cheap tickets, children, choreographer, christmas, dance, dancing, director, family, interview, kids, london, peacock theatre, raymond briggs, robert north, sadlers wells, the snowman, ticket deal, visit london, we're walking in the air, young audience | Leave a comment

Fun Home leads June’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on May 27, 2018 by mkmswain

From a ground-breaking musical to a mighty modern classic. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Hamilton leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on November 29, 2017 by mkmswain

From a feverishly anticipated musical to sci-fi and Shakespeare. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Tag Archives: ballet

The best dance shows of 2020

BWW Interview: Martin Fenton

The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Who will replace Darcey Bussell on Strictly?

Peanuts, Widows, mime and romantic cinemas

BWW Interview: Robert North

Fun Home leads June’s Top 10 new London shows

Hamilton leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

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