Tag Archives: dancing times

Strictly Speaking: The Final

Posted on December 16, 2019 by mkmswain

We came to the end! The week’s second nationwide ballot (and, let’s face it, by far the more important) yielded – in my humble opinion – exactly the right result, with the consistently brilliant Kelvin and Oti lifting the glitterball … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 12

Posted on December 9, 2019 by mkmswain

The semi-final offered up the two-dance challenge, which usually gives a strong indication of who’s ready for the final itself. But, in case you were in any doubt, the judges made their views very clear – i.e. no Chris under … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 11

Posted on December 2, 2019 by mkmswain

Ah, Musicals Week – AKA Dressing-up Box Explosion 2: Wig Warz!. Pretty unsubtle work here from the Strictly producers and judges, with a clear division between sensible theme/dance matches and bizarre combos, and between sky-high quarter-final scores and mediocre ones. … Continue reading →

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Strictly Fabulous

Posted on November 30, 2019 by mkmswain

New Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse shares her thoughts on glamming up, learning to dance, and family time. Read my full Dancing Times interview here

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REDD, Barbican

Posted on November 30, 2019 by mkmswain

The recent development of hip-hop theatre has had a crucial advocate in company Boy Blue, formed by Kenrick ‘H20’ Sandy and Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante. Their 2017 Blak, Whyte, Gray drew acclaim for its restrained, stylised and sophisticated drama, rather … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 10

Posted on November 25, 2019 by mkmswain

So, there are flat post-Blackpool shows, and there’s…whatever this was. Barely one rung up from everyone calling in sick while still nursing their hangovers on the tour bus. We’re in the closing stages of hard-fought competition, and yet by far … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 9

Posted on November 18, 2019 by mkmswain

For once, Blackpool Week just about lived up to the hype, with some fun, exciting and truly outstanding performances. But, as so often in this changeable series, erratic scoring led to another shock elimination. Michelle and Giovanni, one of this … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 8

Posted on November 11, 2019 by mkmswain

Rejoice, for our long national nightmare is over! Finally, Mike Bushell has left the Strictly dancefloor, taking his “comedy” with him. And about time – lord knows what tricks Katya was going to introduce next in sheer desperation (Katya hangs … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: Week 7

Posted on November 4, 2019 by mkmswain

Right, hands up if you know how to perform an exorcism? For clearly the evil spirit is still in possession of this series of Strictly, keeping Ginger Neil on the bench, taking poor Will Bayley out of the competition altogether, even … Continue reading →

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The West End Frame Show

Posted on October 28, 2019 by mkmswain

Had the great pleasure of joining theatre podcast The West End Frame Show as a guest co-host, discussing recent openings and news. Listen to it here!

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Tag Archives: dancing times

Strictly Speaking: The Final

Strictly Speaking: Week 12

Strictly Speaking: Week 11

Strictly Fabulous

REDD, Barbican

Strictly Speaking: Week 10

Strictly Speaking: Week 9

Strictly Speaking: Week 8

Strictly Speaking: Week 7

The West End Frame Show

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