Tag Archives: sick

I and You, Hampstead Theatre

Posted on November 2, 2018 by mkmswain

Maisie Williams (AKA Arya Stark in Game of Thrones) and Zach Wyatt make superb stage debuts in Edward Hall’s production of American playwright Lauren Gunderson’s work. Caroline, trapped at home due to an unspecified genetic illness, is surprised by schoolmate … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer, National Theatre

Posted on October 20, 2016 by mkmswain

How do you make a musical about cancer? This latest work from Bryony Kimmings isn’t just theatre, but metatheatre. Her voiceovers and the emails published in the programme detail the at times highly personal development process, and a gut punch … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BWW Interview: Brian Lobel

Posted on September 12, 2016 by mkmswain

Performance artist Brian Lobel has spent 12 years creating innovative work out of difficult personal experiences and tough topics. He’s now joined forces with Bryony Kimmings and Complicite to create the highly anticipated new musical A Pacifist’s Guide to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Downton Abbey, ITV: Alien vs. Dowager

Posted on October 18, 2015 by mkmswain

It’s been the most heavily signposted illness in drama history. A twinge here. An “Oof” there. Chekhov’s roiling guts. And tonight, His Lordship’s mystery complaint finally took centre stage, in a scene that led one to wonder exactly how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Farinelli and the King, Duke of York’s Theatre

Posted on October 16, 2015 by mkmswain

Make opera, not war. So urges composer-turned-playwright Claire van Kampen’s featherweight historical star vehicle, elevated by husband Mark Rylance – in a tailored role showcasing his beguiling idiosyncrasies – and John Dove’s sumptuous production. Read my full Ham & High review … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Father, Tricycle Theatre

Posted on May 13, 2015 by mkmswain

André is losing time. It’s not just his perennially mislaid watch, but whole hours, weeks, years. Is he still living in his Paris flat, or did he move in with his daughter Anne? Is she married, divorced, leaving the country … Continue reading →

Posted in Journalism, Theatre | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment