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From the classroom to the trenches, a gay love story for the ages

Posted on March 2, 2023 by mkmswain

Alice Winn’s heartrending debut novel In Memoriam, set during the First World War, brings history wrenchingly to life. Read my full Telegraph review here

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War stories and Scottish shake-up

Posted on March 13, 2015 by mkmswain

My articles in the March issue of Dance Today, out now: Fighting words A deferential revival of Joan Littlewood’s iconic Oh What A Lovely War at Richmond Theatre acts more as effective primer than call to arms Stepping Out The Gay Gordons blend tradition with revolution … Continue reading →

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