Tag Archives: history

Book review: Dramatic Exchanges, ed. Daniel Rosenthal

Posted on November 26, 2018 by mkmswain

This fascinating tome offers an insider’s history of the National Theatre, via some 800 letters exchanged between Artistic Directors, actors, directors, playwrights, politicians, agents, critics and more. From arcane trivia through to vigorous words on the very nature and purpose … Continue reading →

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Ask the experts

Posted on March 14, 2018 by mkmswain

Three smart travellers share their wisdom: for the stylish, tech-savvy and intellectually curious. Read my full Oryx magazine article here

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Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre

Posted on December 21, 2017 by mkmswain

Does Hamilton live up the hype – and will it appeal to British audiences? Yes, and yes again. It’s not like America has a monopoly on national identity crisis, leadership, immigration, parenthood, grief, sex scandals and political rivalries. But beyond … Continue reading →

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Hamilton: The Ultimate Guide

Posted on December 5, 2017 by mkmswain

Hamilton finally makes its UK debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre tomorrow night. Need a quick primer on the musical phenomenon? Here’s the lowdown… Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner

Posted on July 30, 2017 by mkmswain

Covent Garden flower seller Peter Green on traditional trading and his Royal Warrant. Read my full Discover Britain interview here

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Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner

Posted on July 30, 2017 by mkmswain

Doorman Michael O’Dowdall talks history, weddings and afternoon tea at The Ritz. Read my full Discover Britain interview here

Posted in Journalism | Tagged afternoon tea, dinner, discover britain, doorman, history, hotel, interview, london, magazine, rolls royce, the ritz, things to do, tourist, visit, wedding | Leave a comment

Queen Anne, Theatre Royal Haymarket

Posted on July 11, 2017 by mkmswain

Game of Thrones returns this weekend, but those hungry for political machinations and manipulations can also find a feast of them in Helen Edmundson’s 2015 stealth thriller about a little-known 18th-century English monarch and her courtly advisors’ jockeying for position. With plenty … Continue reading →

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Over the sea to Skye

Posted on March 5, 2017 by mkmswain

We follow the trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites through the Highlands. Read my full Discover Britain magazine article here Buy a copy here

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Crossrail treasures, David Hockney and Ali Smith

Posted on February 15, 2017 by mkmswain

On my February MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Pick of the month: Digging deep Archaeological treasures unearthed during Crossrail work displayed at the Museum of London Don’t miss: In living colour Tate Britain hosts a major David Hockney retrospective Commuter corner Ali Smith’s Brexit novel Autumn and … Continue reading →

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Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner

Posted on January 3, 2017 by mkmswain

George Major, Pearly King of Peckham, talks charity, civil war and Del Boy. Read my full Discover Britain article here

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Tag Archives: history

Book review: Dramatic Exchanges, ed. Daniel Rosenthal

Ask the experts

Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre

Hamilton: The Ultimate Guide

Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner

Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner

Queen Anne, Theatre Royal Haymarket

Over the sea to Skye

Crossrail treasures, David Hockney and Ali Smith

Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner

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