Tag Archives: romeo and juliet

A complete guide to the history of Romeo and Juliet

Posted on January 11, 2023 by mkmswain

Ahead of a new version at the National, learn more about the origins and many adaptations of Shakespeare’s play. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Romeo and Juliet, Royal Albert Hall

Posted on December 2, 2021 by mkmswain

Sergei Polunin finds his redemption, but Alina Cojocaru’s the star in this new production. Read my full Telegraph review here

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& 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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The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mkmswain

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Robert Icke’s latest to Fleabag, Evita and witchy adventures, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, … 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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Othello leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on July 30, 2018 by mkmswain

From starry Shakespeare and a new musical to family entertainment. Read my full BroadwayWorld 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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BWW Interview: Kirsty Bushell

Posted on April 19, 2017 by mkmswain

The actress discusses playing Juliet in Daniel Kramer’s production at Shakespeare’s Globe. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Angels in America leads April’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on April 5, 2017 by mkmswain

From a mammoth Tony Kushner revival to an unusual Romeo and Juliet and tap-happy musical. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Style over substance but Lily shines

Posted on June 3, 2016 by mkmswain

For his latest Shakespearean venture, Kenneth Branagh has produced a panting paean to Fellini, with all the cultural nuance of a Simpsons episode. While ravishing, his transposition of the action to Fifties Italy is notable more for the fabulous fashions … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: romeo and juliet

A complete guide to the history of Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet, Royal Albert Hall

& Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre

The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Hadestown leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Bat Out of Hell, Dominion Theatre

BWW Interview: Kirsty Bushell

Style over substance but Lily shines

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