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Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, Sondheim Theatre

Posted on May 4, 2022 by mkmswain

This one-off charity concert was a star-studded reminder of Sondheim’s genius. Read my full Telegraph review here

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Lessons in Chemistry

Posted on March 24, 2022 by mkmswain

From scientist to celebrity chef: Bonnie Garmus’s funny feminist fable. Read my full Telegraph review here

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Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2 is more of a who’s-in-it

Posted on February 10, 2022 by mkmswain

Jonathan Pryce is the first celebrity guest at the Park Theatre. Read my full Telegraph article here

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‘Your friendship gave me wings’: how Strictly 2021 has been life-changing for its pro dancers

Posted on December 20, 2021 by mkmswain

Not only the celebrities go on a ‘journey’ – this year’s pros, from Giovanni and Johannes to Nadiya and Nikita, have also transformed. Read my full Telegraph article here

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From the leggy wonder to the lanky learner – who’s making the grade in Strictly’s half-term report?

Posted on November 6, 2021 by mkmswain

It’s time to put the contestants and their dance moves under the spotlight and give our verdict on the remaining class of 2021. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021, week 3 results

Posted on October 11, 2021 by mkmswain

Saturday night saw two celebrities scoring 10s on a triumphant night of cinematic routines, but it was a flop of a foxtrot for Katie McGlynn. Read my Telegraph talking points here

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Like the rest of us, Strictly must learn to live with Covid

Posted on September 27, 2021 by mkmswain

Series 19 of Strictly had a fab-u-lous first competitive show on the weekend, but the new battle in the ballroom was swiftly overshadowed by the grim news that pop singer Tom Fletcher and his professional partner Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid. … Continue reading →

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This year’s golden Strictly line-up might result in its best show yet

Posted on August 14, 2021 by mkmswain

I must confess that I was worried about this upcoming series of the BBC ballroom behemoth. How could it possibly live up to the 2020 edition, which saved an entire nation from Covid gloom? Read my full Telegraph article here

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Strictly Speaking: The Final

Posted on December 21, 2020 by mkmswain

What an extraordinary end to the series. The Strictly final aired just hours after Boris Johnson made his latest screeching u-turn, announcing that millions of people would have to cancel their festive plans and spend Christmas separated from loved ones. … Continue reading →

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Mesmerising Bill Bailey has last laugh as he seals Strictly Come Dancing victory

Posted on December 20, 2020 by mkmswain

Coming into this series, many expected Bill Bailey to be pure comic relief. Well, he’s certainly had the last laugh, not only making it to the Strictly final, but lifting the Glitterball trophy. Read my full Telegraph article here

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