Michael Higgs

Michael Higgs

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  • 2018Writing since

Michael is a London-based publishing editor born with a passion for literature, theatre, music and the arts. When he isn't busy publishing new academic papers or writing reviews for The Upcoming, he is also a fervent advocate of British cheese.

Published articles

Musical

From the Heart at Garrick Theatre

A celebration of his five-decade career, Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black’s From the Heart is an unusual beast: featuring…

By Michael Higgs
Play

Tao of Glass at Soho Place

Tao of Glass, the collaborative brainchild of composer Philip Glass and writer, co-director, and performer Phelim McDermott, is…

By Michael Higgs
Musical

Redcliffe at Southwark Playhouse

Bustling with queer pride, upbeat songs, and stellar writing, Redcliffe – a new musical by the extraordinarily capable…

By Michael Higgs
Play

Avenue Q at Shaftesbury Theatre

A once-shocking, Tony-award-winning show, Avenue Q receives a makeover in this production that features sharply executed puppeteering and…

By Michael Higgs
Musical

Into the Woods at Bridge Theatre

Leaning heavily into the comedic aspects of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece, director Jordan Fein’s Into the…

By Michael Higgs
Play

Hamlet at the National Theatre

Starring Sri Lankan actor Hiran Abeysekera in his biggest role yet, Robert Hastie’s Hamlet pleases audiences with a…

By Michael Higgs