Tag Archives: politics

An Ideal Husband, Vaudeville Theatre

Posted on May 6, 2018 by mkmswain

Classic Spring’s third Oscar Wilde production gains extra piquancy from Amber Rudd’s resignation – dealing, as it does, with political scandal and social hypocrisy. It’s another facet for Jonathan Church’s well-balanced revival, which proves as handsome, witty and ultimately kindly … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Bunny Christie and Tony Grech-Smith

Posted on March 16, 2018 by mkmswain

The designer and NT Live broadcast director on, respectively, creating Julius Caesar at the Bridge Theatre and translating it to screen. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

Posted in Film, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged ben whishaw, bridge theatre, broadcast, broadwayworld, bunny christie, cinema, designer, director, interview, julius caesar, london, nicholas hytner, nt live, politics, revolution, screen, shakesepare, theatre, tony grech-smith, trump, tv | Leave a comment

Ask the experts

Posted on March 14, 2018 by mkmswain

Three smart travellers share their wisdom: for the stylish, tech-savvy and intellectually curious. Read my full Oryx magazine article here

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Hamilton: The Ultimate Guide

Posted on December 5, 2017 by mkmswain

Hamilton finally makes its UK debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre tomorrow night. Need a quick primer on the musical phenomenon? Here’s the lowdown… Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Network, National Theatre

Posted on November 14, 2017 by mkmswain

News as showbiz, entire networks and even a reality TV President fuelled by articulating popular rage, and gradual corporate dehumanisation: we are now living Paddy Chayefsky’s satirical dystopia. Lee Hall’s astute adaptation recognises that the 1976 movie needs little updating … Continue reading →

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Young Marx, Bridge Theatre

Posted on October 29, 2017 by mkmswain

Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr’s enterprise is certainly an historic one: The Bridge is London’s first new wholly commercial theatre in 80 years. If its opening play isn’t the same landmark work, it’s nevertheless an auspicious start to a promising … Continue reading →

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Labour of Love, Noel Coward Theatre

Posted on October 4, 2017 by mkmswain

With This House enjoying an acclaimed revival last year, and Almeida hit Ink now situated just metres away from new offering Labour of Love on St Martin’s Lane, the West End currently belongs to the fantastically prolific playwright James Graham. Read my full BroadwayWorld review here

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Labour of Love leads October’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on September 28, 2017 by mkmswain

From James Graham’s political drama to immersive Agatha Christie and the unveiling of a new venue. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Apologia, Trafalgar Studios

Posted on August 4, 2017 by mkmswain

Back in 2009, Alexi Kaye Campbell followed up his bold first play The Pride with Apologia, which takes the well-trodden path of a fraught family reunion where past grievances stalk the present. If more conventional, it’s still an enjoyable combination of big ideas, sharp … Continue reading →

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Apologia leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on August 2, 2017 by mkmswain

From a starry drama to musical revivals and family-friendly fun. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Tag Archives: politics

An Ideal Husband, Vaudeville Theatre

BWW Interview: Bunny Christie and Tony Grech-Smith

Ask the experts

Hamilton: The Ultimate Guide

Network, National Theatre

Young Marx, Bridge Theatre

Labour of Love, Noel Coward Theatre

Labour of Love leads October’s Top 10 new London shows

Apologia, Trafalgar Studios

Apologia leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

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