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Sylvia leads September’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on September 3, 2018 by mkmswain

From a new hip-hop history lesson to Pinter and Shakespeare. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here Advertisements

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The Lehman Trilogy leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 5, 2018 by mkmswain

From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Mood Music, Old Vic

Posted on May 3, 2018 by mkmswain

Gendered power dynamics, the commodification of art, and abuse in the creative industries: Joe Penhall’s new play certainly feels of the moment, and there’s a particular frisson in seeing such subject matter explored at the Old Vic, which is dealing with the … Continue reading →

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Red leads May’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on April 30, 2018 by mkmswain

From meaty revivals to the open-air theatres opening their doors. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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BWW Interview: Adrian Lester

Posted on March 13, 2018 by mkmswain

The actor discusses his role in Mike Bartlett’s TV drama Trauma. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Macbeth leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on February 28, 2018 by mkmswain

From Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams to a new epic and a lush romance. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Girl from the North Country, Noel Coward Theatre

Posted on January 12, 2018 by mkmswain

The rolling stone is now at home in the West End, as Conor McPherson’s inimitable dramatic take on Bob Dylan transfers from the Old Vic, where it premiered last summer. Described as “a play with songs”, it’s the distinct harmony of two art … Continue reading →

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Top Christmas picks for London theatre

Posted on November 15, 2017 by mkmswain

Christmas is upon us, and the capital, as usual, is serving up a veritable feast of festive offerings. Here are some of London’s finest… Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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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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Tag Archives: old vic

Sylvia leads September’s Top 10 new London shows

The Lehman Trilogy leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Mood Music, Old Vic

BWW Interview: Adrian Lester

Macbeth leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

Girl from the North Country, Noel Coward Theatre

Top Christmas picks for London theatre

Girl from the North Country, Old Vic

BWW Interview: Bronagh Gallagher

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