Tag Archives: baz luhrmann

A complete guide to the history of Romeo and Juliet

Posted on January 11, 2023 by mkmswain

Ahead of a new version at the National, learn more about the origins and many adaptations of Shakespeare’s play. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre

Posted on January 21, 2022 by mkmswain

One of the many theatrical casualties of Omicron in December was the official UK opening of Moulin Rouge!, the stage version of Baz Luhrmann’s indelible 2001 film that has already racked up 10 Tony Awards for its 2019 Broadway production (albeit in a depleted season). … Continue reading →

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Time After Time

Posted on April 25, 2018 by mkmswain

The creator and stars discuss the stage musical version of Strictly Ballroom. Read my full Dancing Times article here

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Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre

Posted on April 25, 2018 by mkmswain

Love is in the air, and revolution too. Baz Luhrmann’s beloved 1992 film (originally a student play, now back on stage as a musical) is even more adamantly anti-establishment in this latest incarnation, opening out a delicious satire of 1980s Australian … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Jonny Labey

Posted on March 14, 2018 by mkmswain

The actor discusses his role in the West End production of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Strictly Speaking: Week 6

Posted on November 3, 2014 by mkmswain

Oh Strictly Halloween Week, how do I hate thee? Let me count the ways… Idiotic VTs If I comment on every single one of these, I will cry. Instead, each am-dram fright with the production values of a 1970s training video … Continue reading →

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