Tag Archives: children

Pinocchio, National Theatre

Posted on December 15, 2017 by mkmswain

The puppet who wants to be a real boy is all grown up in this new musical version – very much the darker side of Disney. Book writer Dennis Kelly went back to the original 19th-century Italian tale, by Collodi, and tonally, … Continue reading →

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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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Top Christmas picks for London theatre

Posted on November 15, 2017 by mkmswain

Christmas is upon us, and the capital, as usual, is serving up a veritable feast of festive offerings. Here are some of London’s finest… Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Daniel Boys and Simon Lipkin

Posted on November 6, 2017 by mkmswain

The actors discuss the new musical version of family film Nativity!, now touring the UK. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Young Marx, Bridge Theatre

Posted on October 29, 2017 by mkmswain

Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr’s enterprise is certainly an historic one: The Bridge is London’s first new wholly commercial theatre in 80 years. If its opening play isn’t the same landmark work, it’s nevertheless an auspicious start to a promising … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Sally Cookson

Posted on September 24, 2017 by mkmswain

The director discusses her adaptation of Jane Eyre, which is returning to the National Theatre. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Apologia leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on August 2, 2017 by mkmswain

From a starry drama to musical revivals and family-friendly fun. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical, Menier Chocolate Factory

Posted on July 27, 2017 by mkmswain

Britain’s most beloved diarist (give or take a Bridget Jones) comes to London in chamber musical form in a new adaptation created with the late Sue Townsend’s blessing. Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary’s version, tweaked since its premiere run in Leicester in 2015, should … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Anthony Van Laast

Posted on July 18, 2017 by mkmswain

The choreographer talks Beauty and the Beast. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Committee, Donmar Warehouse

Posted on July 4, 2017 by mkmswain

A memorable 2015 parliamentary select committee hearing asked Kids Company CEO Camila Batmanghelidjh and chair of trustees Alan Yentob whether the organisation was ever fit for purpose. Tom Deering, Hadley Fraser and Josie Rourke’s new verbatim musical – think This House meets London Road – asks … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: children

Pinocchio, National Theatre

Hamilton leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Top Christmas picks for London theatre

BWW Interview: Daniel Boys and Simon Lipkin

Young Marx, Bridge Theatre

BWW Interview: Sally Cookson

Apologia leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical, Menier Chocolate Factory

BWW Interview: Anthony Van Laast

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