Tag Archives: family

The Humans, Hampstead Theatre

Posted on September 6, 2018 by mkmswain

Transatlantic theatrical traffic is busier than ever, and now here at the Hampstead is not just Stephen Karam’s Tony-winning play, first seen in 2015, but director Joe Mantello and his full Broadway cast. It seems fitting that they should travel together, since Karam’s work … Continue reading →

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Pericles, National Theatre

Posted on August 30, 2018 by mkmswain

It’s a people’s revolution. For the very first time, a community cast takes the Olivier stage: around 200 non-professionals, led by a few actors, representing national diversity. And that’s no anaemic buzzword here, but real inclusion – assorted ages, sizes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged chris bush, community, diversity, emily lim, family, ham and high, home, inclusion, jim fortune, musical, national theatre, pericles, play, public acts, review, shakespeare, theatre | Leave a comment

Bring It On: The Musical, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on August 7, 2018 by mkmswain

There’s an explosion of spirit and – yes – “cheer face” at Southwark Playhouse, hosting the long-awaited UK premiere of this 2011 musical; last year’s planned national tour was sadly postponed. But Ewan Jones’s dynamic British Theatre Academy production, with its … Continue reading →

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Othello leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 30, 2018 by mkmswain

From starry Shakespeare and a new musical to family entertainment. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Fun Home, Young Vic

Posted on June 28, 2018 by mkmswain

It seems only too fitting that David Lan’s luminous reign at the Young Vic should draw to a close with this bold, creatively thrilling international import. Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s Tony-winning musical, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2013, is an exquisite adaptation … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged alison bechdel, america, dad, family, fun home, gay, graphic novel, homosexual, jeanine tesori, jenna russell, lesbian, lisa kron, london, memoir, musical, parent, review, theartsdesk, theatre, tony award, young vic | Leave a comment

Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Wyndham’s Theatre

Posted on February 7, 2018 by mkmswain

Though a long journey indeed, Richard Eyre’s is a vital revival, giving vigour to Eugene O’Neill’s mighty, semi-autobiographical work and making all the more poignant this tormented but fast-talking family’s gradual dwindling into a despairing silence. Read my full BroadwayWorld review here

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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 →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged broadwayworld, children, christmas, dennis kelly, disney, family, kids, london, martin lowe, musical, national theatre, pinocchio, puppet, review, theatre | Leave a comment

BWW Interview: Lucie Shorthouse

Posted on December 3, 2017 by mkmswain

The actress discusses new hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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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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BWW Interview: Lizzy Connolly

Posted on November 23, 2017 by mkmswain

The actress discusses a new stage adaptation of TV classic The Twilight Zone. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Tag Archives: family

The Humans, Hampstead Theatre

Pericles, National Theatre

Bring It On: The Musical, Southwark Playhouse

Fun Home, Young Vic

Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Wyndham’s Theatre

Pinocchio, National Theatre

BWW Interview: Lucie Shorthouse

Hamilton leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

BWW Interview: Lizzy Connolly

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