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Sondheim at 90 Songs: 1 – ‘I’m Still Here’

Posted on March 23, 2020 by mkmswain

We’re celebrating the great man’s birthday with favourite numbers – mine’s from ‘Follies’. Read my full theartsdesk article here

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BWW Interview: Joe Iconis

Posted on January 21, 2020 by mkmswain

The creator of Be More Chill discusses bringing the hit musical to London. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged be more chill, book tickets, broadway, broadwayworld, cheap tickets, chicago, comedy, composer, fans, film, interview, joe iconis, london, movie, musical, sci fi, teenager, ticket deal, west end | Leave a comment

Sigh. A theme week. The triumph of the dressing-up box and the selling of Strictly’s soul to Disney. This Movie Week had its particularly trying moments (Pokémon, I ask you), although a few couples transcended, or even utilised, their themes … Continue reading →

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Strictly Come Dancing, week three: who had the best technical chops?

Posted on October 6, 2019 by mkmswain

My Oscar winners for Movie Week were Kelvin Fletcher, Michelle Visage and Catherine Tyldesley. Though Fletcher didn’t land the clean routine suggested by nabbing this year’s first 10s, with some lift hiccups, he excelled in both the Charleston basics (strong “swivel” foot action) and … Continue reading →

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10 things to know about Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mkmswain

Ahead of the final live performance of her hit one-woman show Fleabag, find out more about breakout star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Read my full TodayTix article here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged 10 things to know, actress, andrew scott, book tickets, broadcast, cinema, comedy, crashing, droid, DryWrite, emmy, emmy awards, film, fiona shaw, fleabag, hot priest, how to get tickets, james bond, jodie comer, killing eve, nt live, olivia colman, phoebe waller-bridge, playwright, present laughter, sandra oh, solo, standing tickets, star wars, ticket lottery, todaytix, tv, vicky jones, west end, writer | Leave a comment

London’s Top 10 family-friendly theatres

Posted on May 28, 2019 by mkmswain

Continuing our London Theatre Guides series, we’re celebrating half-term by highlighting some of the capital’s most welcome and exciting venues for younger audiences. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged activity, art, baby, backstage, best, birthday party, broadwayworld, cafe, child, children, class, dancing, education, family, family friendly, film, free, fun, garden, half term, holiday, kids, london, music, musical, national theatre, orchestra, parent, play, playground, puppet, puppetry, school, show, singing, song, theatre, theatre guide, toddler, top 10, tour, toys, workshop, young, young audience, youth theatre | Leave a comment

Home Futures, The Favourite, Michelle Obama and inspiring libraries

Posted on February 22, 2019 by mkmswain

In my February MoveTo Town and Country Arts pages: Exhibition Avant-garde visions in Home Futures at the Design Museum Film A right royal romp in award-winning The Favourite Theatre Sondheim reborn in the sensational musical Company Commuter corner Candid reflections from Michelle Obama … Continue reading →

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Peanuts, Widows, mime and romantic cinemas

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mkmswain

Welcome to the new and improved double MoveTo Town and Country Arts section! January highlights include: Exhibition Somerset House celebrates the enduring influence of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang Film Steve McQueen provides thought-provoking genre thrills in Widows Theatre Natasha Gordon’s family drama Nine … Continue reading →

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Renaissance rivals, A Star is Born, and The Height of the Storm

Posted on November 1, 2018 by mkmswain

On my November MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Exhibition Brothers-in-law Mantegna and Bellini offer competing Renaissance visions at the National Gallery Film Lady Gaga impresses in the latest incarnation of A Star is Born Theatre Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce lead Florian Zeller’s The Height … Continue reading →

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Designs of the Year, Crazy Rich Asians, Heathers and Serial

Posted on October 5, 2018 by mkmswain

On my October MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Exhibition Exciting innovation in Designs of the Year at the Design Museum Film A cultural milestone – and a dazzling romcom: Crazy Rich Asians Theatre An Eighties classic reborn in Heathers The Musical Commuter corner Serial Season … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: film

Sondheim at 90 Songs: 1 – ‘I’m Still Here’

BWW Interview: Joe Iconis

Strictly Speaking: Week 3

Strictly Come Dancing, week three: who had the best technical chops?

10 things to know about Phoebe Waller-Bridge

London’s Top 10 family-friendly theatres

Home Futures, The Favourite, Michelle Obama and inspiring libraries

Peanuts, Widows, mime and romantic cinemas

Renaissance rivals, A Star is Born, and The Height of the Storm

Designs of the Year, Crazy Rich Asians, Heathers and Serial

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