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The Drifters Girl, Garrick Theatre

Posted on November 26, 2021 by mkmswain

It’s a crying shame that we don’t have more showcase roles in musical theatre for blazing talent like soul queen Beverley Knight, and if nothing else, this new show supplies one. Read my full London Theatre review here

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Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho, Garrick Theatre

Posted on August 22, 2021 by mkmswain

Maggie has finally arrived in Soho. Jon Brittain and Matt Tedford’s satirical drag musical began at fringe venue Theatre503 in 2013 and quickly became an Edinburgh Fringe staple. Now, the production makes its West End debut. Read my full Telegraph … Continue reading →

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Vanessa Williams: ‘Growing up, I couldn’t even find a black Barbie’

Posted on March 3, 2020 by mkmswain

As City of Angels opens in the West End, the actress, singer, and former Miss America explains why it’s more fun to play the bad girl. Read my full The i Paper interview here

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City of Angels leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on February 26, 2020 by mkmswain

From a musical with old Hollywood glamour to starry Chekhov and Coward. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Noises Off, Garrick Theatre

Posted on October 4, 2019 by mkmswain

“Doors and sardines. Getting on, getting off. Getting the sardines on, getting the sardines off. That’s farce. That’s the theatre. That’s life.” Michael Frayn’s laugh-til-you-weep backstage comedy transfers from the Lyric Hammersmith (where it first appeared in 1982), and Jeremy Herrin’s superb revival has … Continue reading →