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Bring It On: The Musical, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on August 7, 2018 by mkmswain

There’s an explosion of spirit and – yes – “cheer face” at Southwark Playhouse, hosting the long-awaited UK premiere of this 2011 musical; last year’s planned national tour was sadly postponed. But Ewan Jones’s dynamic British Theatre Academy production, with its … Continue reading →

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Othello leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 30, 2018 by mkmswain

From starry Shakespeare and a new musical to family entertainment. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Spamilton, Menier Chocolate Factory

Posted on July 25, 2018 by mkmswain

Gerard Alessandrini is not throwing away his shot. The creator of satirical revue Forbidden Broadway realised that the unprecedented success of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical warranted a standalone show, and thus Spamilton was born. A 2016 Off-Broadway hit, the affectionate spoof now follows Hamilton over the pond. Read my … Continue reading →

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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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Hamilton leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on November 29, 2017 by mkmswain

From a feverishly anticipated musical to sci-fi and Shakespeare. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Damian Buhagiar

Posted on September 27, 2016 by mkmswain

The actor discusses meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda and returning to hit musical In the Heights. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged broadwayworld, damian buhagiar, dancing, drew mconie, hamilton, in the heights, interview, kings cross theatre, lin-manuel miranda, music, rap, sonny, southwark playhouse, west end | Leave a comment

Olivier Awards 2016: Hits and Misses

Posted on April 4, 2016 by mkmswain

As expected, the 40th anniversary Olivier Awards showered trophies on the sensational Gypsy. Imelda Staunton and Lara Pulver’s performances and Mark Henderson’s lighting were recognised, and the production took Best Musical Revival. But there were surprises elsewhere, with starry shows … Continue reading →

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A schmaltzy sizzling hit

Posted on October 27, 2015 by mkmswain

King’s Cross, our latest “new city quarter”, is an apt setting for this 2008 Tony Award winner, which focuses on New York’s Dominican-dominated Washington Heights. The local immigrant population values their close-knit community, but gentrification threatens: as rents go up … Continue reading →

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In the Heights, King’s Cross Theatre

Posted on October 14, 2015 by mkmswain

Rents are going up, local businesses priced out, and the rich folk and hipsters are invading. That’s in Washington Heights, New York’s largely Dominican-American quarter, but it could as easily describe King’s Cross, one of multiple London areas undergoing gentrification. … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: lin-manuel miranda

Bring It On: The Musical, Southwark Playhouse

Spamilton, Menier Chocolate Factory

Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre

Hamilton: The Ultimate Guide

Hamilton leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

BWW Interview: Damian Buhagiar

Olivier Awards 2016: Hits and Misses

A schmaltzy sizzling hit

In the Heights, King’s Cross Theatre

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