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How Guys and Dolls became a popular West End musical

Posted on November 2, 2022 by mkmswain

Revising the beloved show ahead of Nicholas Hytner’s new immersive production at the Bridge Theatre. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Discover the West End shows nominated for Tony Awards

Posted on June 9, 2022 by mkmswain

From Six and The Lehman Trilogy to Company. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Camp Siegfried, Old Vic

Posted on September 20, 2021 by mkmswain

Who knew there was a Nazi summer camp on New York’s Long Island in the 1930s? Read my full London Theatre review here

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First Date, Crazy Coqs Online

Posted on October 26, 2020 by mkmswain

With live, in-person dating now on the critical list in our tiered land, the very premise of this American musical comedy seems transgressive. Mind, we might feel better about our solo Netflix viewing, given how woefully the titular rendezvous begins. Read my full The … Continue reading →

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Jekyll & Hyde, Burberry Inspire and Indoors

Posted on August 6, 2020 by mkmswain

Drew McOnie’s stylish dance thriller for the Old Vic, Northern Ballet joins forces with American Ballet Theatre for a transatlantic digital project, and Scottish Ballet’s lockdown work featuring 28 doors and 36 dancers. Read my The i Paper picks here

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The Last Five Years, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on March 5, 2020 by mkmswain

There’s concept on top of concept in this revival of Jason Robert Brown’s beloved 2001 musical, which charts the ebb and flow of a relationship by juggling timelines: aspiring actress Cathy’s story is told in reverse chronological order, while aspiring writer Jamie’s moves … Continue reading →

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Rags: The Musical, Park Theatre

Posted on January 20, 2020 by mkmswain

“Take our country back!” is the rallying cry of the self-identified “real” Americans gathered to protest the arrival of immigrants. It could be a contemporary Trump rally – or, indeed, the nastier side of current British political discourse – but in fact this scene … Continue reading →

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Falsettos, The Other Palace

Posted on September 6, 2019 by mkmswain

William Finn and James Lapine’s musical – which combines two linked one-acts, March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland, set in late 1970s/early 1980s New York – picked up Tony Awards in 1992 for its book and score, and was nominated again in 2016 for an acclaimed revival. Yet the UK … Continue reading →

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Mica Paris Talks Fame

Posted on September 2, 2019 by mkmswain

The actress and singer discusses her role in the iconic musical – plus her varied career, including her collaboration with Prince. Read my full Islington Gazette interview here

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Death of a Salesman, Young Vic

Posted on May 10, 2019 by mkmswain

Seventy years on from its Broadway opening, Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell present Arthur Miller’s masterpiece afresh in an inspired, shattering revival. One key change – making the 1940s Loman family African-American – gives the play a whole new texture, while retaining its searing condemnation … Continue reading →

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