Tag Archives: hamilton

A complete guide to suffragette musical Sylvia, starring Beverley Knight

Posted on November 21, 2022 by mkmswain

Kate Prince’s hip-hop production is finally opening at the Old Vic. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Experience a new take on history at these West End shows

Posted on July 20, 2022 by mkmswain

From Handbagged to Tom, Dick and Harry. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Commemorate Stephen Sondheim’s birthday in the West End

Posted on March 22, 2022 by mkmswain

The late, great composer would have been 92 today. Here’s how to mark the occasion. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Even in his 90s, Stephen Sondheim could dance circles around Hamilton

Posted on September 17, 2021 by mkmswain

The thrillingly sophisticated king of Broadway is working on his first new musical since 2008. Broadway should be jumping for joy. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Meet the doorstep carol singers determined to get the nation wassailing

Posted on November 29, 2020 by mkmswain

As coronavirus restrictions threaten to steal Christmas cheer, carol singing has been at the forefront of people’s minds this week. An open letter sent to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, signed by heavyweights like composer John Rutter, singer Aled Jones, violinist … Continue reading →

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What the Constitution Means to Me, Amazon Prime

Posted on October 16, 2020 by mkmswain

When Heidi Shreck was 15, she travelled around the US giving debate speeches about the Constitution to win scholarship money for college. This electrifying, Tony- and Pulitzer-nominated play resurrects that teenage self, while demonstrating how the founding document has failed … Continue reading →

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A brief history of the Olivier Awards

Posted on October 12, 2020 by mkmswain

Due to the pandemic, the Olivier Awards were forced to cancel their usual April results ceremony. However, winners will now be announced on Sunday, 25 October in a special programme broadcast on ITV – also featuring pre-filmed interviews and performances … Continue reading →

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Where to watch celebrities onstage

Posted on August 30, 2020 by mkmswain

From Andrew Scott in the Old Vic’s Three Kings to Sleepless‘s pop star leads and a host of luminaries in Talking Heads. Read my full London Theatre article here

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The West End Frame Show

Posted on July 7, 2020 by mkmswain

I guest host the popular theatre podcast to discuss the Government’s rescue package, Hamilton, documentaries and more. Listen to the podcast here

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Hamilton review

Posted on July 2, 2020 by mkmswain

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ground-breaking Hamilton – filmed, NT Live style, with the original Broadway cast at three performances in June 2016 – was meant to hit cinemas next autumn. Instead, in response to Covid-19, it’s now streaming on Disney+. Read my … Continue reading →

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