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True West leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on December 2, 2018 by mkmswain

From a starry revival to new plays and the return of a modern classic. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here Advertisements

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Book review: Dramatic Exchanges, ed. Daniel Rosenthal

Posted on November 26, 2018 by mkmswain

This fascinating tome offers an insider’s history of the National Theatre, via some 800 letters exchanged between Artistic Directors, actors, directors, playwrights, politicians, agents, critics and more. From arcane trivia through to vigorous words on the very nature and purpose … Continue reading →

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Treat yourself and celebrate Self Care Week with these 10 shows

Posted on November 14, 2018 by mkmswain

From shows that tackle issues in a constructive way to pure joyful escapism. Read my full TodayTix article here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged 42nd Street, best, company, everybodys talking about jamie, heathers the musical, list, musical, play, self care, self care week, the inheritance, theatre, todaytix, top 10, west end, wicked | Leave a comment

Pinter Three and Pinter Four, Harold Pinter Theatre

Posted on November 12, 2018 by mkmswain

Jamie Lloyd’s 10-anniversary season of Pinter (which kicked off in style earlier this autumn) continues with two more batches of miniatures – from familiar shorts like A Kind of Alaska to sketches and more obscure works – plus another tantalisingly starry company. Read my … Continue reading →

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Where to eat and drink in the West End

Posted on November 8, 2018 by mkmswain

Visiting one of London’s many and varied culinary hotspots pre-theatre makes a West End trip feel like a real night out. However, it can be challenging to find somewhere with fast service, so you’re not anxiously clock-watching; excellent food, but … Continue reading →

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White Teeth, Kiln Theatre

Posted on November 7, 2018 by mkmswain

A few protestors might be doggedly hanging on outside the Kiln (was Tricycle) Theatre, but their complaints are firmly refuted by its current show: a vibrant adaptation of Zadie Smith’s award-winning novel that is not just about but firmly rooted in … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged adaptation, book tickets, broadwayworld, daughter, family, immigrant, Indhu Rubasingham, kilburn, kiln theatre, london, mother, music, north west london, novel, play, race, review, simon sharkey, songs, theatre, west hampstead, white teeth, zadie smith | Leave a comment

I and You, Hampstead Theatre

Posted on November 2, 2018 by mkmswain

Maisie Williams (AKA Arya Stark in Game of Thrones) and Zach Wyatt make superb stage debuts in Edward Hall’s production of American playwright Lauren Gunderson’s work. Caroline, trapped at home due to an unspecified genetic illness, is surprised by schoolmate … Continue reading →

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Renaissance rivals, A Star is Born, and The Height of the Storm

Posted on November 1, 2018 by mkmswain

On my November MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Exhibition Brothers-in-law Mantegna and Bellini offer competing Renaissance visions at the National Gallery Film Lady Gaga impresses in the latest incarnation of A Star is Born Theatre Eileen Atkins and Jonathan Pryce lead Florian Zeller’s The Height … Continue reading →

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Hadestown leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on October 27, 2018 by mkmswain

From new musicals to Shakespeare, Pinter and Magic Mike. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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10 shows to see in honour of Black History Month

Posted on October 21, 2018 by mkmswain

From musical icons to contemporary London life, 10 meaningful representative shows. Read my full TodayTix article here

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged african-american, arinze kene, black, black history month, book tickets, dreamgirls, freeman, kinky boots, les miserables, london, michael jackson, misty, motown the musical, musical, musician, play, porgy and bess, show, singer, the lion king, theatre, thriller live, tina the musical, tina turner, todaytix, top 10, west end | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: play

True West leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Book review: Dramatic Exchanges, ed. Daniel Rosenthal

Pinter Three and Pinter Four, Harold Pinter Theatre

White Teeth, Kiln Theatre

I and You, Hampstead Theatre

Renaissance rivals, A Star is Born, and The Height of the Storm

Hadestown leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

10 shows to see in honour of Black History Month

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