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Manon and Dream

Posted on August 4, 2020 by mkmswain

The Royal Ballet’s Sarah Lamb superbly conveys Manon’s knotty psychology in Kenneth MacMillan’s passionate production, while the National Dance Company Wales share Christopher Bruce’s sporting Dream to mark what would have been the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. Read my … Continue reading →

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The Sleeping Beauty and DanceEast

Posted on July 28, 2020 by mkmswain

The Royal Opera House’s sumptuous classic production casts a spell, while DanceEast shares highlights from its End of Year Shows. Check out my dance picks for The i Paper

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The best online dance shows for Easter Weekend

Posted on April 9, 2020 by mkmswain

There are lots of treats available online this Easter, from Akram Khan’s Giselle to a rare collaboration between the Royal Opera House and Royal Ballet. Read my full The i Paper article here

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The best dance shows of 2020

Posted on January 3, 2020 by mkmswain

My 2020 preview of dance – from a new version of the Frankenstein myth to a hip-hop theatre take on Sting. Read my full The i Paper article here

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Peanuts, Widows, mime and romantic cinemas

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mkmswain

Welcome to the new and improved double MoveTo Town and Country Arts section! January highlights include: Exhibition Somerset House celebrates the enduring influence of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang Film Steve McQueen provides thought-provoking genre thrills in Widows Theatre Natasha Gordon’s family drama Nine … 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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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on November 4, 2017 by mkmswain

From a new British musical to starry Mamet and cheeky burlesque. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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LET THERE BE LIGHT: Lucy Carter

Posted on November 14, 2016 by mkmswain

The lighting designer talks dance, multimedia and expressing ideas. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Feminist comedy, the Bard reborn and a must-see arts venue

Posted on October 6, 2014 by mkmswain

In my Compass magazine Arts pages this month: Feminist stand-up Bridget Christie headlines Winchester Comedy Festival The hottest shows come to ODEON cinemas Propeller’s innovative retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sizzling double bill of Brazilian dance Sensational new arts centre Hauser & Wirth Somerset … Continue reading →

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Messing about in boats

Posted on December 18, 2013 by mkmswain

Acclaimed choreographer Will Tuckett’s version of children’s classic ‘The Wind in the Willows’ is a slice of theatrical magic. At the Duchess Theatre It is not unusual to hear a child gasp at a clever stage trick, but far more unusual … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: royal ballet

Manon and Dream

The Sleeping Beauty and DanceEast

The best online dance shows for Easter Weekend

The best dance shows of 2020

Peanuts, Widows, mime and romantic cinemas

Top Christmas picks for London theatre

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

LET THERE BE LIGHT: Lucy Carter

Feminist comedy, the Bard reborn and a must-see arts venue

Messing about in boats

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