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How do you make a musical out of Operation Mincemeat?

Posted on May 9, 2023 by mkmswain

This musical retelling of the daring wartime operation has impressed the relatives of those involved, including Ian Fleming’s niece. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Baftas 2022 as it happened

Posted on March 14, 2022 by mkmswain

I live-blogged the Baftas 2022 for the Telegraph – read the article here

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Strictly Come Dancing 2021, week 4

Posted on October 17, 2021 by mkmswain

Greg Wise bows out after a Macarena samba, while Sara Davies tangos to the top. Read my full Telegraph talking points from the main show and results show

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‘Diana was a cat – a pampered, domesticated cat’: how Emma Corrin learnt to move like a princess

Posted on November 29, 2020 by mkmswain

Who links Freddie Mercury, Elvis, Princess Diana and Bond’s latest nemesis? The in-demand movement director Polly Bennett, who helped Rami Malek to an Oscar for Bohemian Rhapsody, and is a key member of The Crown’s creative team. Read my full Telegraph interview here

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Fleabag, Wyndham’s Theatre

Posted on August 28, 2019 by mkmswain

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is big business. She’s a TV superstar, both comedy (Fleabag) and drama (Killing Eve); a Star Wars standout; and, in theory, the feminist saviour of James Bond. But never mind all that. Theatre needs her back. Read my full … Continue reading →

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10 things to know about Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mkmswain

Ahead of the final live performance of her hit one-woman show Fleabag, find out more about breakout star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Read my full TodayTix article here

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Strictly Speaking: Week 9

Posted on November 20, 2017 by mkmswain

Well, this wasn’t exactly a vintage Blackpool Week. Alexandra was pretty much the only celebrity to rise to the heights of breathless “Mecca of Ballroom” hyperbole, and even then she had the ever-irritating Human Props to contend with. Read my … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Vicky McClure

Posted on February 13, 2017 by mkmswain

The actress talks This Is England, Line of Duty and making her professional stage debut in Touched at Nottingham Playhouse. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Starry alumni, sharp satire and hope for the future in National Youth Theatre’s 60th celebrations

Posted on September 19, 2016 by mkmswain

Sixty years young, last night the National Youth Theatre celebrated its storied past, buoyant present and – with a heartfelt plea for more financial support – essential future in a star-studded diamond gala at Shaftesbury Theatre. Those NYT participants who … Continue reading →

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Strictly Speaking: the final

Posted on December 21, 2015 by mkmswain

Never question the commitment of boyband voters. A final that zigzagged between possible winners (well, apart from Katie) ended up feeling somewhat redundant as Jay’s fans carried him over the finishing line regardless of his distinctly underwhelming performance. Aliona’s dubious … Continue reading →

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