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BWW Interview: Jon Brittain on ‘Rotterdam’

Posted on July 19, 2016 by mkmswain

Jon Brittain discusses the West End transfer of his play, and how the context around trans issues has shifted since its conception. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Casa Valentina, Southwark Playhouse

Posted on September 20, 2015 by mkmswain

The “femmepersonators” of Harvey Fierstein’s 1962-set drama would be flabbergasted by today’s level of trans visibility, from Grayson Perry and Caitlyn Jenner to Transparent and Eddie Redmayne’s new film The Danish Girl. Yet it’s the still pertinent issue of private … Continue reading →

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Compelling tale from the underrepresented

Posted on August 1, 2014 by mkmswain

The life of transwoman Lili Elbe, the first known person to undergo full surgical reassignment, will soon receive the Hollywood touch in Tom Hooper’s new movie The Danish Girl. But the Camden Fringe has beaten him to it with this … Continue reading →

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