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Five Guys Named Moe, Marble Arch Theatre

Posted on September 15, 2017 by mkmswain

New Orleans comes to Marble Arch via this energetic revival of Clarke Peters’ 1990 tribute to ‘The King of the Jukebox’, swing and blues bandleader Louis Jordan. Occupying a new pop-up, circus tent-style venue – complete with stylish bar serving Southern cocktails … Continue reading →

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Girl from the North Country, Old Vic

Posted on July 27, 2017 by mkmswain

Defiantly rejecting the standard jukebox model, Conor McPherson’s much-anticipated new work mining the back catalogue of Bob Dylan is labelled “a play with songs” – or perhaps that should be a play and songs, with two distinct forms of storytelling weaving around … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Bronagh Gallagher

Posted on July 18, 2017 by mkmswain

The actress and musician talks Conor McPherson’s new Bob Dylan-infused play Girl from the North Country. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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BWW Interview: Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary

Posted on July 10, 2017 by mkmswain

The musical theatre writing partnership talk The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ at Menier Chocolate Factory. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Wyndham’s Theatre

Posted on June 28, 2017 by mkmswain

One American great inhabits another in this superior cabaret, as the Broadway legend Audra McDonald slips into the skin – and unforgettable voice – of jazz icon Billie Holiday. The emotional sensitivity makes it far more than just an immensely skilful impersonation, and … Continue reading →