Tag Archives: comedy

Admissions, Trafalgar Studios

Posted on March 12, 2019 by mkmswain

News emerged today that Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among 50 wealthy people charged in a college cheating scam dumbed “Varsity Blues”, in which they allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to secure places for … Continue reading →

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Betrayal leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on February 28, 2019 by mkmswain

From a starry Pinter and tasty musical treat to a portrait of grief. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Justine Mitchell

Posted on February 8, 2019 by mkmswain

The actress discusses Anne Washburn’s new Trump-era play Shipwreck at the Almeida. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged actress, almeida theatre, anne washburn, beginning, book tickets, brexit, broadwayworld, comedy, donald trump, interview, justine mitchell, london, new york, play, shipwreck, theatre, trump | Leave a comment

Pinter Seven, Harold Pinter Theatre

Posted on February 7, 2019 by mkmswain

Jamie Lloyd’s outstanding season of Pinter shorts – chock-full of mini revelations, innovative stagings, and a thrilling range of work from both actors and creatives – finishes on a high note with this thoroughly entertaining pair. Read my full BroadwayWorld … Continue reading →

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The best theatre for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 6, 2019 by mkmswain

BroadwayWorld reviewers share their suggestions for romantic dates or a fun night out. Read the full BroadwayWorld article here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged best, broadwayworld, caroline or change, comedy, company, date, les miserables, london, love, musical, play, recommend, rocky horror, romance, romantic, sexy, show, six, songs for nobodies, the play that goes wrong, theatre, things to do, things to see, valentine, valentines day, west end, wild children | Leave a comment

Pinter Five and Pinter Six, Harold Pinter Theatre

Posted on January 6, 2019 by mkmswain

Jamie Lloyd’s star-studded season of short Pinter plays continues with two more intriguing productions: one directed by Patrick Marber, the other by Lloyd himself. Among the subjects this time around are family, miscommunication, class and politics – plus an early … Continue reading →

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True West leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on December 2, 2018 by mkmswain

From a starry revival to new plays and the return of a modern classic. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Pinter Three and Pinter Four, Harold Pinter Theatre

Posted on November 12, 2018 by mkmswain

Jamie Lloyd’s 10-anniversary season of Pinter (which kicked off in style earlier this autumn) continues with two more batches of miniatures – from familiar shorts like A Kind of Alaska to sketches and more obscure works – plus another tantalisingly starry company. Read my … Continue reading →

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Hadestown leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on October 27, 2018 by mkmswain

From new musicals to Shakespeare, Pinter and Magic Mike. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Stories, National Theatre

Posted on October 18, 2018 by mkmswain

Last year, Nina Raine had a National Theatre hit with Consent, which grilled deceit and empathy in both the legal system and relationships. Now, she turns her attention to a 39-year-old single woman desperately seeking a sperm donor – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged baby, broadwayworld, child, claudie blakley, comedy, conception, london, mother, national theatre, parent, play, review, sam troughton, sperm donor, stephen boxer, stories, theatre | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: comedy

Admissions, Trafalgar Studios

Betrayal leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

BWW Interview: Justine Mitchell

Pinter Seven, Harold Pinter Theatre

Pinter Five and Pinter Six, Harold Pinter Theatre

True West leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Pinter Three and Pinter Four, Harold Pinter Theatre

Hadestown leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Stories, National Theatre

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