Tag Archives: concert

What to expect from ABBA Voyage

Posted on May 13, 2022 by mkmswain

The Swedish superstars are back – this time as ‘ABBAtars’. Read my full London Theatre article here

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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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Maria Friedman & Friends – Legacy, Menier Chocolate Factory

Posted on March 10, 2022 by mkmswain

Among the many reflections on the legacy of the late, great Stephen Sondheim, here comes a touchingly personal one from his frequent collaborator Maria Friedman. Read my full BroadwayWorld review here

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‘The vaccine is a start, but it’s not a magic wand’

Posted on December 5, 2020 by mkmswain

Is the very welcome news that the Pfizer vaccine could be available next week, following UK approval, the light at the end of a long tunnel for the decimated arts industry? A swift vaccine roll-out might mean that venues could reopen earlier … Continue reading →

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Roundup: Check Out These Socially Distanced Shows

Posted on October 15, 2020 by mkmswain

Hurrah for the green shoots in our beleaguered industry. Lots of venues are mounting new shows and bringing back our favourites over the next few weeks and months – albeit with social distancing and safety measures in place. Here are … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Opera Holland Park’s James Clutton

Posted on September 20, 2020 by mkmswain

The Director of Opera at OHP talks mounting concerts with Covid safety measures, why opera is for all, and plans for 2021. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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What socially distanced theatre looks like: Actors share their experience

Posted on September 15, 2020 by mkmswain

Theatres are slowly starting to reopen in the UK, with social distancing policies in place. Jesus Christ Superstar: The Concert at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and new musical Sleepless: A Musical Romance at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre are two currently running shows going to … Continue reading →

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A Little Night Music, Opera Holland Park

Posted on August 17, 2020 by mkmswain

The show must go on: it’s been the rallying cry of our beleaguered industry, the message emblazoned on Theatre Support Fund+’s T-shirts and mugs. On Saturday night, we saw that fighting spirit in person, as Janie Dee, co-producer and star of … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Janie Dee

Posted on August 11, 2020 by mkmswain

The actress discusses the upcoming concert of A Little Night Music at Opera Holland Park. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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How live theatre is still running despite lockdown

Posted on April 13, 2020 by mkmswain

I contributed to this BBC article on streamed theatre content, discussing BroadwayWorld’s new series of Living Room Concerts. Read the full article here

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