Tag Archives: rock

& Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre

Posted on November 21, 2019 by mkmswain

Have you ever dreamed of seeing Juliet wrest control of her destiny from William Shakespeare, aided by a liberated Anne Hathaway, all while belting out stone-cold Nineties and Noughties pop bangers? Well, you’re in luck! This jukebox musical take on the … Continue reading →

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What Girls Are Made Of, Soho Theatre

Posted on September 12, 2019 by mkmswain

It’s now Edinburgh Fringe transfer season in London, but here’s one they made earlier: Cora Bissett’s Fringe First-winning autobiographical play from the 2018 Festival about her time in 1990s indie band Darlingheart. Though the broad shape of this tale is familiar, Bissett’s gig-theatre … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ Superstar, Barbican

Posted on July 10, 2019 by mkmswain

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1970 musical had a heavenly resurrection at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre three years ago, with an encore run the following summer. It’s soon heading off on a US tour, but first there’s another chance for British … Continue reading →

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Simply the best

Posted on April 25, 2018 by mkmswain

Actress Adrienne Warren discusses playing Tina Turner in new West End musical Tina. Read my full Dancing Times article here

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Bat Out of Hell, Dominion Theatre

Posted on April 19, 2018 by mkmswain

Back by feverishly popular demand, Jim Steinman’s mega-musical is no longer in danger of alarming unsuspecting operagoers. A year on from its Coliseum debut, this indisputably bonkers show moves to the West End venue it was surely always destined for – … Continue reading →

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Tina, Aldwych Theatre

Posted on April 18, 2018 by mkmswain

It is, perhaps, a tale that suffers from overfamiliarity. Tina Turner’s rags-to-riches story – from humble beginnings as little Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her discovery, reinvention and sickening abuse by husband and manager Ike Turner, and finally … Continue reading →

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BWW Interview: Gary Trainor

Posted on June 5, 2017 by mkmswain

The actor discusses leading West End musical School of Rock. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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School of Rock, New London Theatre

Posted on November 17, 2016 by mkmswain

Andrew Lloyd Webber may seem an unlikely rock god, but he’s managed to harness anarchic musical liberation for this big-hearted, irresistibly entertaining new show, adapted from the popular Jack Black film. Its success on Broadway looks likely to be replicated … Continue reading →

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Murder Ballad, Arts Theatre

Posted on October 7, 2016 by mkmswain

Ye olde love triangle returns, this time as the centrepiece of a rock chamber musical that premiered Off-Broadway in 2013 and now makes its UK premiere. There’s a good guy, a bad boy, and the promise of a violent end, … Continue reading →

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We Made It: Stufish Entertainment Architects

Posted on February 21, 2016 by mkmswain

Set designer and architect Ric Lipson on creating work for U2, Madonna, Chinese theatre and a new West End version of The War of the Worlds. Read my full theartsdesk interview here

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