Tag Archives: music

A Different Stage, Duke of York’s Theatre

Posted on September 2, 2022 by mkmswain

Gary Barlow shines in this gem of a one-man show. Read my full London Theatre review here

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Glastonbury 2022

Posted on June 27, 2022 by mkmswain

I helmed the Telegraph’s festival coverage on Saturday and Sunday.

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Not to hold Eurovision in Ukraine is a capitulation to Putin

Posted on June 17, 2022 by mkmswain

Ukraine could have gained soft power, international attention and trade, while giving the Song Contest purpose. Read my full Telegraph article here

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The music of Alan Menken

Posted on May 27, 2022 by mkmswain

The renowned composer has several shows on in London this year. Read my full TodayTix article here

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Eurovision 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by mkmswain

I live-blogged a very eventful Eurovision 2022 final – catch up on all the action! Read my full Telegraph article here

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Did the Culture Recovery Fund actually work?

Posted on April 5, 2022 by mkmswain

Yes, on the whole – if you’re a large institution… Read my full Telegraph report here

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Eurovision has long been a battleground between Russia and Ukraine

Posted on February 26, 2022 by mkmswain

Eurovision has tried to remain apolitical, but with Russia now booted from the contest, it has finally succumbed to long-simmering discord. Read my full Telegraph article here

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The BBC’s A-List attempt to fix Britain’s Eurovision problem is doomed

Posted on October 21, 2021 by mkmswain

There are few constancies in our turbulent world, but one certainty, cemented over the past decade, is that the UK will always bomb at Eurovision. Read my full Telegraph article here

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West End musicals that celebrate great musicians and pop music

Posted on October 16, 2021 by mkmswain

From the new Bob Marley musical to the return of Jersey Boys. Read my full London Theatre article here

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‘Justin Bieber has been so supportive of the NHS’: the Covid nurse aiming for a Christmas number one

Posted on December 20, 2020 by mkmswain

Five years ago, pop star Justin Bieber faced surprising competition in the race for the Christmas number one: a choir formed of doctors, nurses and staff from the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Bieber eventually threw his weight behind their … Continue reading →

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