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Aspects of Love, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on January 11, 2019 by mkmswain

“Love Changes Everything”, as immortalised by Michael Ball, is the most enduring feature of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart’s 1989 musical – a moderate West End success, and a Broadway flop. Jonathan O’Boyle’s production, seen last year at Manchester’s Hope … Continue reading →

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Pinter Five and Pinter Six, Harold Pinter Theatre

Posted on January 6, 2019 by mkmswain

Jamie Lloyd’s star-studded season of short Pinter plays continues with two more intriguing productions: one directed by Patrick Marber, the other by Lloyd himself. Among the subjects this time around are family, miscommunication, class and politics – plus an early … Continue reading →

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Aspects of Love leads January’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on January 3, 2019 by mkmswain

From a reborn Andrew Lloyd Webber to Cate Blanchett’s UK stage debut. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Why do Strictly viewers hate Ashley Roberts?

Posted on December 10, 2018 by mkmswain

This weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing semi-final saw a third consecutive trip to the dreaded dance-off for ex-Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts – despite topping the leaderboard with pro partner Pasha Kovalev after notching four nines for a fierce Paso Doble and a perfect … Continue reading →

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Fiddler on the Roof, Menier Chocolate Factory

Posted on December 6, 2018 by mkmswain

There’s a welcome alternative to panto hijinks in this gem of a Trevor Nunn musical revival – more attuned to the biting hardships of winter, and to the elegiac aspect of change, than to festive jollies. Which is not to say that there … Continue reading →

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True West leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on December 2, 2018 by mkmswain

From a starry revival to new plays and the return of a modern classic. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Book review: Dramatic Exchanges, ed. Daniel Rosenthal

Posted on November 26, 2018 by mkmswain

This fascinating tome offers an insider’s history of the National Theatre, via some 800 letters exchanged between Artistic Directors, actors, directors, playwrights, politicians, agents, critics and more. From arcane trivia through to vigorous words on the very nature and purpose … Continue reading →

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BroadwayWorld’s Top London Christmas Picks

Posted on November 19, 2018 by mkmswain

There are plenty of seasonal treats served up in the capital this year, from pantos and plays to opera and dance. Here are some of the tastiest morsels for the 2018-19 festive period. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Strictly Speaking: Week 9

Posted on November 19, 2018 by mkmswain

Ah, Blackpool – home of ballroom. Or, in Strictly’s case, home of prop dancers, inflated (in most cases) scores, and alarming combos like fire, feathers and copious amounts of hairspray. At its best, it provides history, spectacle and a thrilling … Continue reading →

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Treat yourself and celebrate Self Care Week with these 10 shows

Posted on November 14, 2018 by mkmswain

From shows that tackle issues in a constructive way to pure joyful escapism. Read my full TodayTix article here

Posted in Dance, Journalism, Theatre | Tagged 42nd Street, best, company, everybodys talking about jamie, heathers the musical, list, musical, play, self care, self care week, the inheritance, theatre, todaytix, top 10, west end, wicked | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: theatre

Aspects of Love, Southwark Playhouse

Pinter Five and Pinter Six, Harold Pinter Theatre

Aspects of Love leads January’s Top 10 new London shows

Why do Strictly viewers hate Ashley Roberts?

Fiddler on the Roof, Menier Chocolate Factory

True West leads December’s Top 10 new London shows

Book review: Dramatic Exchanges, ed. Daniel Rosenthal

BroadwayWorld’s Top London Christmas Picks

Strictly Speaking: Week 9

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