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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






Exclusive Sale: Get 33% Off MARY POPPINS Tickets
Exclusive Sale: Get 33% Off MARY POPPINS Tickets
February 15, 2022

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS is now back at the Prince Edward Theatre - and you can save 33% on tickets with our exclusive deal!

BWW Review: THE FOREST, Hampstead Theatre
BWW Review: THE FOREST, Hampstead Theatre
February 15, 2022

How might Florian Zeller return to the theatre following his Oscar triumph for The Father? London's Hampstead Theatre hosts the world premiere of his latest play, The Forest.

Save 46% On Tickets For A NUMBER At The Old Vic
Save 46% On Tickets For A NUMBER At The Old Vic
February 11, 2022

It’s 20 years since Caryl Churchill’s spry, elliptical cloning play premiered at the Royal Court with Michael Gambon and Daniel Craig, and it remains a fascinating chamber piece for a talented pair of actors – as we see here with the great Lennie James and Paapa Essiedu in this anniversary revival.

Pre-sale: Book Tickets Now For The Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
Pre-sale: Book Tickets Now For The Shakespeare's Globe Summer Season
February 10, 2022

You can book tickets now for the fantastic Summer Season 2022 at Shakespeare's Globe, thanks to our pre-sale!

Save 43% On Tickets To THE GLOW at the Royal Court
Save 43% On Tickets To THE GLOW at the Royal Court
February 9, 2022

1863. An asylum. A woman locked in a windowless cell, with no memory as to who she is, or how she arrived there. Book now for The Glow!

Save 25% On Tickets For West End Hit THE CHOIR OF MAN
Save 25% On Tickets For West End Hit THE CHOIR OF MAN
February 8, 2022

Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN - the best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock-in like no other. Featuring breath-taking reinventions of chart topping hits fromartists including Guns’N’Roses, Fun!, Adele, Avicii, Paul Simon, Sia and many more, THE CHOIR OF MAN has something for everyone!

Show of the Week: Book Now For GET UP, STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL
Show of the Week: Book Now For GET UP, STAND UP! THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL
February 7, 2022

Get yourself where the action is and experience the remarkable story of Jamaica’s rebel superstar. The irresistible new production, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical has come to life at the Lyric Theatre, London and the message is out. Book now with our Show of the Week exclusive ticket prices!

THE FOREST Leads February's Top 10 New London Shows
THE FOREST Leads February's Top 10 New London Shows
January 29, 2022

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Florian Zeller’s latest to a starry Shakespeare and thrilling art duel, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
January 25, 2022

This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! We've set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favourites. Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open until 28 January.

BWW Interview: Obioma Ugoala Talks Disney's FROZEN in the West End
BWW Interview: Obioma Ugoala Talks Disney's FROZEN in the West End
January 24, 2022

Actor Obioma Ugoala chats to BroadwayWorld about playing Kristoff in the West End production of Disney's Frozen

Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
January 17, 2022

Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! We've set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favourites.

MOULIN ROUGE! Leads January's Top 10 New London Shows
MOULIN ROUGE! Leads January's Top 10 New London Shows
January 4, 2022

Though hardly an ideal start to the new theatrical year, we want to applaud all of the incredible casts, creatives, backstage and front-of-house staff who are working so hard to keep shows on. If you can support productions, please do – whether revisiting an amazing long-running show or checking out something new. And speaking of which: here are some of the most intriguing London additions for this month. Keep checking back for our reviews, interviews and features!

Review Roundup: CABARET Opens in the West End - See What the Critics Are Saying!
Review Roundup: CABARET Opens in the West End - See What the Critics Are Saying!
December 13, 2021

The revival of Kander and Ebb's CABARET, directed by Rebecca Frecknall, opened last night at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End. It stars Eddie Redmayne as the Emcee, Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles and Omari Douglas as Clifford Bradshaw. Read the reviews below!

BWW Review: CABARET, Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre
BWW Review: CABARET, Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse Theatre
December 12, 2021

It's the party at the end of the world - and it's the show of the year. Rebecca Frecknall's astonishing revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb's 1966 musical, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, is truly a revelation, as is the extensive revamp of the Playhouse Theatre.

BWW Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Ambassadors Theatre
BWW Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN, Ambassadors Theatre
October 22, 2021

“We’re going to need a bigger theatre.” Back in summer 2019, this fascinating behind-the-scenes tale took a bite out of the Edinburgh Festival.

BREAKING THE WAVES Premiere - St.Gallen Theater Am Samstag 18. September
BREAKING THE WAVES Premiere - St.Gallen Theater Am Samstag 18. September
September 17, 2021

Mit der 2016 uraufgeführten Oper Breaking the Waves startet der neue Operndirektor Jan Henric Bogen in seine erste Saison am Theater St.Gallen. Das Werk der US-amerikanischen Komponistin Missy Mazzoli und des Librettisten Royce Vavrek erlebt am Samstag, 18. September, 19 Uhr, im UM!BAU seine europäische Erstaufführung.

Write For BroadwayWorld UK!
Write For BroadwayWorld UK!
September 15, 2021

Are you passionate about theatre and based in the UK? We're looking to add to our dedicated team of writers - in London and nationwide.

Welsh National Opera Announces Its Autumn 2021 Season
Welsh National Opera Announces Its Autumn 2021 Season
September 6, 2021

Welsh National Opera has announced full details of its Autumn 2021 Season which features a new production of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly and WNO’s much-loved production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. A series of digital talks and events to explore the themes of Madam Butterfly are also planned. 

Premiere: WIE IM HIMMEL - Musical nach dem gleichnamigen Film
Premiere: WIE IM HIMMEL - Musical nach dem gleichnamigen Film
September 6, 2021

WIE IM HIMMEL (DEUTSCHSPRACHIGE ERSTAUFFÜHRUNG) MUSICAL NACH DEM GLEICHNAMIGEN FILM

Helsingin Kaupunginteatterin yleisötyön ja Pohjois-Helsingin Bändikoulun lyhytelokuva Lauloit juuri saa ensi-iltansa
Helsingin Kaupunginteatterin yleisötyön ja Pohjois-Helsingin Bändikoulun lyhytelokuva Lauloit juuri saa ensi-iltansa
September 6, 2021

Helsingin Kaupunginteatterin yleisötyön ja Pohjois-Helsingin Bändikoulun lyhytelokuva Lauloit juuri saa ensi-iltansa Paikallismaisemia-festivaalilla Helsingin Tapulikaupungissa lauantaina 18. syyskuuta. Yhteisötaideprosessin lopputuloksena syntynyt elokuva on osa Valokeilassa Koillinen -taidehanketta.



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