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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 Advertisements

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8 shows to see in London for the Easter holidays

Posted on April 20, 2019 by mkmswain

Check out these family-friendly outings for the Easter break. Read my full TodayTix article here

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Michael Jackson, Incredibles 2, and The King and I

Posted on August 7, 2018 by mkmswain

On my August MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Exhibition Michael Jackson’s influence on artists explored at the National Portrait Gallery Film The super-family is back in Incredibles 2 Theatre A golden revival of The King and I at London Palladium Commuter corner Seek out new … Continue reading →

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Top Christmas picks for London theatre

Posted on November 15, 2017 by mkmswain

Christmas is upon us, and the capital, as usual, is serving up a veritable feast of festive offerings. Here are some of London’s finest… Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged 42nd Street, a christmas carol, aladdin, albert hall, an american in paris, annie, ballet, best, book of mormon, book tickets, broadwayworld, burlesque, cabaret, celebrity, cheap tickets, children, christmas, christmas in leicester square, cinderella, circus, cirque du soleil, comedy, dancing, deal, december, dick whittington, disney, dreamgirls, english national ballet, family, festive, holiday, january, kids, kinky boots, la soiree, les miserables, london, mamma mia, national theatre, nativity the musical, old vic, palladium, panto, pantomime, peter pan, picks, pinocchio, recommendations, royal ballet, sadlers wells, sale, save, school of rock, show, stick man, stomp, the barricade boys, the comedy about a bank robbery, the grinning man, the gruffalos child, the nutcracker, the other palace, the snowman, theatre, ticket discount, visit london, wembley, west end, wicked, wilde creatures, winter, young audience, young frankenstein | Leave a comment

Apologia leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on August 2, 2017 by mkmswain

From a starry drama to musical revivals and family-friendly fun. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical, Menier Chocolate Factory

Posted on July 27, 2017 by mkmswain

Britain’s most beloved diarist (give or take a Bridget Jones) comes to London in chamber musical form in a new adaptation created with the late Sue Townsend’s blessing. Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary’s version, tweaked since its premiere run in Leicester in 2015, should … Continue reading →

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The art of living

Posted on July 8, 2015 by mkmswain

Highlights of my July MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Pick of the month: Dig deep Take an active role in uncovering London’s history during the Festival of Archaeology Don’t miss: Picture perfect It’s girls on top in the Prize for Illustration, responding to the theme London … Continue reading →

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Lost in translation

Posted on September 10, 2014 by mkmswain

Thirty years ago, Andy Warhol gathered together 300,000 disparate possessions in cardboard boxes, creating a makeshift time capsule for the edification of future generations. There is another time capsule of sorts playing at Richmond Theatre, where John Godber’s revival of … Continue reading →

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Salsa secrets, puppets and World Book Day

Posted on March 5, 2014 by mkmswain

New in the Dance Today section: Coming out of the shadows From the Oscars and the Olympics to Sadler’s Wells, a look at the renaissance of shadow theatre Going solo The best ballroom classes and activities that don’t require a partner, and how to … Continue reading →

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London’s Top 10 family-friendly theatres

8 shows to see in London for the Easter holidays

Top Christmas picks for London theatre

Apologia leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ – The Musical, Menier Chocolate Factory

The art of living

Lost in translation

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