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Best of Enemies, Young Vic

Posted on December 10, 2021 by mkmswain

Could any political play top the current seething drama in Westminster? Perhaps not, but James Graham’s latest is another fascinating slice of history that feels all too pertinent. Read my full London Theatre review here

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Bubble, Nottingham Playhouse Online

Posted on October 28, 2020 by mkmswain

James Graham, our go-to chronicler of modern history, follows up his dramatisations of Brexit, coalition government and the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? cheating scandal with this swift appraisal of Covid-19 lockdown. Set in his home county, it’s performed for … Continue reading →

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The Haystack, Hampstead Theatre

Posted on February 7, 2020 by mkmswain

With counter-terrorism an urgent concern – and specifically how best to find, track and use the data of suspected threats, without sacrificing our privacy and civil liberties – it’s excellent timing for a meaty drama about the surveillance state. And the … Continue reading →

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Labour of Love, Noel Coward Theatre

Posted on October 4, 2017 by mkmswain

With This House enjoying an acclaimed revival last year, and Almeida hit Ink now situated just metres away from new offering Labour of Love on St Martin’s Lane, the West End currently belongs to the fantastically prolific playwright James Graham. Read my full BroadwayWorld review here

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Labour of Love leads October’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on September 28, 2017 by mkmswain

From James Graham’s political drama to immersive Agatha Christie and the unveiling of a new venue. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Follies leads September’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on August 31, 2017 by mkmswain

From starry Sondheim to political plays and the return of Florian Zeller. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Ink, Almeida Theatre

Posted on June 28, 2017 by mkmswain

James Graham’s portrait of Seventies politics, This House, recently enjoyed a West End outing, and his latest epic venture into Britain’s past may well follow suit. If slightly weighed down by detailed research, it’s still a riveting depiction of the birth … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged almeida theatre, bertie carvel, broadwayworld, ink, james graham, journalist, larry lamb, newspaper, page 3, review, rupert goold, rupert murdoch, sex, tabloid, The Sun | Leave a comment

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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LET THERE BE LIGHT: Lighting Designer James Farncombe Talks Opera, LED and Experimentation

Posted on August 11, 2016 by mkmswain

Our new series, LET THERE BE LIGHT, focuses on some of Britain’s best theatrical lightning designers. First up is James Farncombe, whose projects range from plays at venues like the Royal Court, Young Vic and Donmar Warehouse to a variety … Continue reading →

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A dazzling debate about privacy in the digital age

Posted on May 2, 2014 by mkmswain

Leave your smartphones on when entering the theatre. But beware: playful audience participation comes at a price. You’re not just sending a selfie – you’re laying yourself open to brutal public data mining. It’s a neat microcosm of the social … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: james graham

Best of Enemies, Young Vic

Bubble, Nottingham Playhouse Online

The Haystack, Hampstead Theatre

Labour of Love, Noel Coward Theatre

Labour of Love leads October’s Top 10 new London shows

Follies leads September’s Top 10 new London shows

Ink, Almeida Theatre

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

LET THERE BE LIGHT: Lighting Designer James Farncombe Talks Opera, LED and Experimentation

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