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An Ideal Husband, Vaudeville Theatre

Posted on May 6, 2018 by mkmswain

Classic Spring’s third Oscar Wilde production gains extra piquancy from Amber Rudd’s resignation – dealing, as it does, with political scandal and social hypocrisy. It’s another facet for Jonathan Church’s well-balanced revival, which proves as handsome, witty and ultimately kindly … Continue reading →

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Red leads May’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on April 30, 2018 by mkmswain

From meaty revivals to the open-air theatres opening their doors. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Birthday Party leads January’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on January 4, 2018 by mkmswain

From a major Pinter revival to Wilde, Schiller and some exciting transfers. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Labour of Love leads October’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on September 28, 2017 by mkmswain

From James Graham’s political drama to immersive Agatha Christie and the unveiling of a new venue. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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The Mentor, Vaudeville Theatre

Posted on July 5, 2017 by mkmswain

Bath’s Ustinov Studio has become something of a European hub. Visionary director Laurence Boswell and ever-skilful translator Christopher Hampton, who first introduced us to Florian Zeller, are currently championing Daniel Kehlmann – a bestselling writer in Germany, where he published the first of 10 books when … Continue reading →

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Cat On A Hot Tin Roof leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on June 30, 2017 by mkmswain

From Tennessee Williams and Bob Dylan to royal politics and Adrian Mole. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Stepping Out, Vaudeville Theatre

Posted on March 15, 2017 by mkmswain

Never mind Stepping Out – the real wonder of this production is Anna-Jane Casey stepping in for the injured Tamzin Outhwaite at such short notice. It’s a plot twist worthy of the backstage shenanigans in Richard Harris’s genial 1984 play … Continue reading →

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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on February 28, 2017 by mkmswain

From starry Stoppard and Marber revivals to toe-tapping musicals and Elena Ferrante on stage. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Ralph Fiennes’s Richard III Leads June’s Top 10 New London Shows

Posted on May 30, 2016 by mkmswain

From starry Shakespeare and Rattigan productions to big musicals and resonant new plays. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Brash but glib puppet tale

Posted on February 26, 2016 by mkmswain

Move over, Avenue Q: there’s a new puppet in town. Flame-haired, foul-mouthed Tyrone, star of Robert Askins’ semi-autobiographical farce, is a nightmarish creation, but a necessary release for cowed Texas teen Jason, struggling with the death of his father. Mother … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: vaudeville theatre

An Ideal Husband, Vaudeville Theatre

The Birthday Party leads January’s Top 10 new London shows

Labour of Love leads October’s Top 10 new London shows

The Mentor, Vaudeville Theatre

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Stepping Out, Vaudeville Theatre

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead leads March’s Top 10 new London shows

Ralph Fiennes’s Richard III Leads June’s Top 10 New London Shows

Brash but glib puppet tale

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