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Our favourite outdoor theatre memories

Posted on June 19, 2020 by mkmswain

This summer, we’re sadly not going to be seeing all the outdoor theatre that we’ve loved in past years – whether at venues like Regent’s Park and Shakespeare’s Globe or dedicated festivals and other open-air arts gatherings. So, until we … Continue reading →

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The Visit leads February’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on January 27, 2020 by mkmswain

From a new Tony Kushner adaptation to an epic musical and Shakespeare sitcom. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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End of the 2010s: BroadwayWorld’s Best Shows of the Decade

Posted on December 8, 2019 by mkmswain

As the 2010s draw to a close, we thought we’d look back at all the incredible theatre of the past decade. What’s been your highlight? Here, BroadwayWorld reviewers share some of theirs! Read the full BroadwayWorld article 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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& Juliet leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on October 28, 2019 by mkmswain

From highly anticipated musicals to mountaineering and Welsh apocalypse, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Prom 35: Enigma Variations, Royal Albert Hall

Posted on August 15, 2019 by mkmswain

Conductor Martyn Brabbins celebrated his 60th birthday in fine fashion: with a new commission for 14 composers to create their own set of orchestral variations on an anonymous theme, mirroring the shape of Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Programme notes from 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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Your ultimate guide to London’s summer outdoor theatre

Posted on June 29, 2019 by mkmswain

From Shakespeare’s Globe to Lloyd Webber, comedy and cabaret. Read my full TodayTix article here

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Europe leads June’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on May 26, 2019 by mkmswain

From a drama about Europe to immersive Shakespeare and open-air opera. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Starry Messenger leads May’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on April 25, 2019 by mkmswain

From timely plays to the beginning of open-air theatre season. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Tag Archives: shakespeare

Our favourite outdoor theatre memories

The Visit leads February’s Top 10 new London shows

& Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre

& Juliet leads November’s Top 10 new London shows

Prom 35: Enigma Variations, Royal Albert Hall

The Doctor leads August’s Top 10 new London shows

Your ultimate guide to London’s summer outdoor theatre

Europe leads June’s Top 10 new London shows

The Starry Messenger leads May’s Top 10 new London shows

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