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Kat Mokrynski

Kat Mokrynski is currently a writer for BroadwayWorld UK, having previously written for BroadwayWorld as a part of the Student Blogger program from November 2019 to September 2022. Some of her favourite shows include Les Misérables, Come From Away, The Play That Goes Wrong, and David Byrne's American Utopia. She enjoys interviewing people involved in the theatre industry and reviewing a range of shows, from one-hour comedies to four-hour immersive experiences. Kat recently graduated from King's College London with a Master's Degree in Arts and Cultural Management. 

When she's not working or seeing as many shows as possible across London, you can usually find Kat wandering around historic sites, watching TikToks, or traveling around the UK.

You can follow Kat on Twitter @larkofparis






Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Sam See on AND I CAN'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE
Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Sam See on AND I CAN'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE
July 22, 2024

BWW caught up with Sam See about bringing And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: David Aldred on TWELFTH NIGHT FEVER
Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: David Aldred on TWELFTH NIGHT FEVER
July 22, 2024

BWW caught up with David Aldred about bringing Twelfth Night Fever to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Review: SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS, Polka Theatre
Review: SAM WU IS NOT AFRAID OF GHOSTS, Polka Theatre
July 30, 2024

Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid of Ghosts, directed by Emily Ling Williams, is an adaptation of the popular book of the same name. Written by Kevin and Katie Tsang and adapted for the stage by Julie Tsang, we are introduced to Sam Wu (Sam Liu), a young boy who insists that he is NOT afraid of ghosts.

Review: JACK TUCKER: COMEDY STAND UP HOUR, Soho Theatre
Review: JACK TUCKER: COMEDY STAND UP HOUR, Soho Theatre
July 18, 2024

Created and performed by Zach Zucker of Stamptown fame, Jack Tucker: Comedy Stand Up Hour is a longer-than-an-hour stand up show in which Zucker takes on his character of Jack Tucker. For those unfamiliar with the character, Jack Tucker is the self-described “ultimate comedian’s comedian” who “will do whatever it takes to make you laugh.”

Review: I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, King's Head Theatre
Review: I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, King's Head Theatre
July 16, 2024

Written by Alexander S. Bermange, I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical is a “comedic musical revue” that brings audiences into the world of musical theatre both onstage and off. Audience members experience the life of a performer, from the first nerve-wracking audition to the moment in which they can finally declare themselves a “diva” of the stage.

How to Arrange Coverage for Your Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show
How to Arrange Coverage for Your Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show
July 11, 2024

Want to make sure that people know about your show before performances begin? Reach a larger audience via BroadwayWorld's readers and social media followers! The funds are used solely to cover the travel costs for our Edinburgh coverage team, who wouldn't be able to attend the festival without expenses covered.

Review: THE W.I.G OF LIFE: A CONFERENCE, Riverside Studios
Review: THE W.I.G OF LIFE: A CONFERENCE, Riverside Studios
July 12, 2024

Entering Riverside Studios, you are greeted by two performers dressed in grey bodysuits and bright blue bob wigs, speaking to you in monotonous tones. Going into the theatre itself, the set is nothing but wigs. Wigs worn by the performers, wigs hanging from the ceiling, wigs on mannequin heads on the floor. What exactly is happening?

Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Role!': Actor Antony Lawrence on Touring, Acceptance and Falling in Love With SHREK THE MUSICAL
Interview: 'It's a Beast of a Role!': Actor Antony Lawrence on Touring, Acceptance and Falling in Love With SHREK THE MUSICAL
July 18, 2024

Shrek the Musical is roaring into London this summer at the Eventim Apollo. The award-winning musical, an adaptation of the iconic 2001 movie, “brings to life the world of Shrek live on stage in an unforgettable production to melt hearts of all ages.” Recently, we chatted with Antony Lawrence, who plays the titular character of Shrek.

Review: THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE SHOW, The Other Palace
Review: THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE SHOW, The Other Palace
July 11, 2024

The Improvised Shakespeare Show is a show that has a self-describing title - a group of actors improvises a show based on the style of Shakespeare. The cast rotates between members of the ShakeItUp Improv troupe, making multiple visits even more appealing as there may be an entirely different cast the next time you go.

Review: DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY, Underbelly Cavendish Square
Review: DIZNEY IN DRAG: ONCE UPON A PARODY, Underbelly Cavendish Square
July 8, 2024

Written and directed by the Hairy Godmothers Collective, Dizney in Drag: Once Upon A Parody is “a gender-bending pantomime romp through beloved fairytales told with drag performers giving (and receiving) positive lessons on respect, healthy masculinity, periods, and sex positivity.”

Review: HOUSE OF LIFE, Soho Theatre
Review: HOUSE OF LIFE, Soho Theatre
July 8, 2024

House of Life is a work of theatre created by Sheep Soup that is, according to its description, “one-part sermon, one-part purge, three-parts party,” or, in simpler terms, a “travelling musical cult.” You are greeted by a bright and glittery backdrop, as well as a table full of instruments and mixing equipment, the perfect setting for a rave.

Interview: 'It Feels Genuinely Uplifting': Director Dominic Cooke On Working With Imelda Staunton and The Long Wait For HELLO, DOLLY!
Interview: 'It Feels Genuinely Uplifting': Director Dominic Cooke On Working With Imelda Staunton and The Long Wait For HELLO, DOLLY!
July 9, 2024

Hello, Dolly!, the iconic musical from the 1960s, has returned to the West End. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Dominic Cooke about directing the revival. We discussed what his career as a director has been like, what it has been like to take on this iconic musical and even how the pandemic has had an effect on the work as a whole.

Interview: 'Every Song Will Show People What I Like': Performer Jamie Muscato on The Crazy Process of His First Solo Show, LIVE IN LONDON
Interview: 'Every Song Will Show People What I Like': Performer Jamie Muscato on The Crazy Process of His First Solo Show, LIVE IN LONDON
July 15, 2024

Jamie Muscato is bringing his first solo concert, Live in London, to Cadogan Hall on 21 and 22 July for three performances. Moscato is most well known for his roles as Christian in Moulin Rouge and JD in Heathers but has also gained acclaim as Enjolras in Les Misérables The Staged Concert and other roles.

Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
June 28, 2024

The Secret Garden, originally published as a children’s book by Frances Hodgson Burnett in the early 1900s, tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and angry 10-year-old girl who is brought from her home in British India to Yorkshire after surviving a cholera epidemic that kills not only her parents but all of the servants in the home.

Review: GIFFORDS CIRCUS: AVALON, Chiswick House and Gardens
Review: GIFFORDS CIRCUS: AVALON, Chiswick House and Gardens
June 15, 2024

Written and Directed by Cal McCrystal, Avalon is the 2024 show for Giffords Circus, a village-green travelling circus that follows the belief of ther founder, Nell Giffords, that “Art is Love.” The tents and caravans feel as though they have been pulled from a classic movie.

Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, Formosa Gardens
Review: ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, Formosa Gardens
June 17, 2024

All’s Well That Ends Wells, a production by Shakespeare in the Square and directed by Sioned Jones, is a touring version of Shakespeare’s work, being performed in gardens across the UK. The tale tells the story of Helena, a young woman living under the guardianship of the Countess of Roussillon who falls in love with her carer’s son, Bertram.

Interview: 'It's Wonderful To Do Every Night': Actor Cassidy Janson on JERRY'S GIRLS
Interview: 'It's Wonderful To Do Every Night': Actor Cassidy Janson on JERRY'S GIRLS
June 17, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Cassidy Janson about taking on the three-hander show. We discussed how she first got into the world of theatre, what made her want to be a part of this production and her love for the Menier Chocolate Factory!

Interview: 'It's a Story About Family and Hope': Actor Jack Wolfe on Fandom and Emotional Intensity in NEXT TO NORMAL
Interview: 'It's a Story About Family and Hope': Actor Jack Wolfe on Fandom and Emotional Intensity in NEXT TO NORMAL
June 13, 2024

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Wolfe about bringing Next to Normal to the West End. We discussed what it has been like to join the show as a fan of Next to Normal, the importance of mental health both on stage and off and what he hopes audiences take away from this production.

Review: BEING MR WICKHAM, Jermyn Street Theatre
Review: BEING MR WICKHAM, Jermyn Street Theatre
June 12, 2024

Written and performed by Adrian Lukis and directed by Guy Unsworth, Being Mr Wickham brings us into the world of the infamous Pride & Prejudice character after his 60th birthday, having withdrawn from the festivities to a quiet space. But, suddenly, Wickham looks into the audience, acknowledging us and telling us, “When play stops, old age begins.'

Review: JAZZ EMU: KNIGHT FEVER, Soho Theatre
Review: JAZZ EMU: KNIGHT FEVER, Soho Theatre
June 12, 2024

Knight Fever sees the return of the narcissistic pop star character, Jazz Emu, this time vying for a Knighthood at the Royal Variety Show. The character, created and played by Archie Henderson, has done several shows in the past and has gone viral on social media for his hilarious and catchy songs.



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