Tag Archives: harry potter and the cursed child

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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the end of history…, Royal Court

Posted on July 4, 2019 by mkmswain

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child‘s creative dream team are reunited for another new venture – although this drama’s family doesn’t come with an in-built, wand-waving fanbase. Instead, this is a personal work from writer Jack Thorne, who based the … Continue reading →

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Why we return to long-running shows

Posted on July 19, 2018 by mkmswain

BroadwayWorld reviewers reflects on their experiences and share their all-time favourites. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Brian J Smith

Posted on February 1, 2017 by mkmswain

The actor discusses his role in John Tiffany’s revival of The Glass Menagerie. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Top 10 Plays Set In School

Posted on September 7, 2016 by mkmswain

Education, education, education – it’s an inescapable topic in theatre. Recent years have seen Future Conditional (kicking off Matthew Warchus’s Old Vic tenure), Matilda the Musical, The Brink, Kin, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, and, of course, Harry Potter and … Continue reading →

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LET THERE BE LIGHT: Neil Austin

Posted on August 30, 2016 by mkmswain

The lighting designer talks collaboration, storytelling and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre

Posted on July 27, 2016 by mkmswain

During the recent Ghostbusters furore, enraged opponents claimed the movie would ruin their childhood. As someone who grew up with the Harry Potter book series – preparing for GCSEs while the characters stressed over their O.W.L.s – I can happily … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Page to Stage Adaptations

Posted on July 20, 2016 by mkmswain

From War Horse and Les Mis to Jane Eyre and 1984, here are 10 of the best theatrical translations. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Capability Brown, Summer Exhibition and Adam Buxton

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mkmswain

On my July MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Pick of the month: The big picture Landscape photographers showcase Capability Brown on his 300th anniversary Don’t miss: Seeing double International artistic duos at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition Commuter corner Adam Buxton’s interviews and Harry Potter Read … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on June 29, 2016 by mkmswain

From a magical mega-hit and eye-catching musical revivals to plays with strong social resonance. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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