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Marianka Swain

Marianka Swain was UK Editor-in-chief of BroadwayWorld. A London-based theatre critic and arts journalist, she also contributes to other outlets such as the Telegraph, The i Paper, Ham & High, Islington Gazette, Dancing Times and theartsdesk, and she is a member of the Critics' Circle. You can find more of her work at www.mkmswain.com or follow her on Twitter @mkmswain

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BWW Review: TOP GIRLS, National Theatre

BWW Review: TOP GIRLS, National Theatre

April 4, 2019

Caryl Churchill's ground-breaking 1982 work comes to the National for the first time - and, also a first, with a full cast rather than actors doubling up, as the playwright had originally intended.

BWW Review: DOWNSTATE, National Theatre

BWW Review: DOWNSTATE, National Theatre

March 21, 2019

Pulitzer-winner Bruce Norris once again challenges audiences with a play built around a difficult topic – in this case, asking whether paedophiles are irredeemable, how they should be punished, the distinction between justice and vengeance, and whether an empathetic response betrays our support of

BWW Review: ADMISSIONS, Trafalgar Studios

BWW Review: ADMISSIONS, Trafalgar Studios

March 12, 2019

News emerged today that Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were among 50 wealthy people charged in a college cheating scam dumbed 'Varsity Blues', in which they allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to secure places for their offspring at top universities.

CD Review: FOLLIES, 2018 National Theatre Cast Recording

CD Review: FOLLIES, 2018 National Theatre Cast Recording

March 11, 2019

The meticulous care of the National Theatre's production is continued in the soundtrack recording, demonstrating the collaborative brilliance of orchestrations from Jonathan Tunick and Josh Clayton, music supervision from Nicholas Skilbeck, and musical direction from Nigel Lilley - the latter conduc

BWW Review: WAITRESS, Adelphi Theatre

BWW Review: WAITRESS, Adelphi Theatre

March 7, 2019

Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's 2015 musical adaptation of Adrienne Shelly's film, about a small-town waitress who processes her feelings via her skilful baking, brings its sugar and spice mixture to the West End.

BWW Review: ALYS, ALWAYS, Bridge Theatre

BWW Review: ALYS, ALWAYS, Bridge Theatre

March 7, 2019

Harriet Lane's memorably unsettling 2012 novel, about an overlooked sub-editor who infiltrates the literary elite, has been adapted for stage by Lucinda Coxon.

BWW Review: SHIPWRECK, Almeida Theatre

BWW Review: SHIPWRECK, Almeida Theatre

February 20, 2019

'Isn't that the problem with political theater, too much directness?' queries one of Anne Washburn's characters in her new play - which, in meta fashion, and over a leisurely three hours, not only addresses Trump head on, but also painstakingly analyses our responses to the President and the present

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY, Phoenix Theatre

BWW Review: COME FROM AWAY, Phoenix Theatre

February 18, 2019

A remarkable true story birthed this modest Canadian musical, which went on to storm Broadway in 2017, and now makes it West End debut at a time when its heartfelt message seems more necessary than ever.

BWW Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, Savoy Theatre

BWW Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, Savoy Theatre

February 17, 2019

In a programme interview, Patricia Resnick - writer of both the original 1980 film and this 2008 musical adaptation - notes that Jane Fonda wanted to convey a political message about workplace sexism, but realised couching it in comedy would make it more palatable.

PINTER SEVEN, Harold Pinter Theatre

PINTER SEVEN, Harold Pinter Theatre

February 7, 2019

Jamie Lloyd's outstanding season of Pinter shorts - chock-full of mini revelations, innovative stagings, and a thrilling range of work from both actors and creatives - finishes on a high note with this thoroughly entertaining pair.




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