Michael Higgs

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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.

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  Tao of Glass at Soho Place

  ★★★★★

  Tao of Glass, the collaborative brainchild of composer Philip Glass and writer,...

  Michael Higgs 31st July 2026
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  Redcliffe at Southwark Playhouse

  ★★★★★

  Bustling with queer pride, upbeat songs, and stellar writing, Redcliffe – a...

  Michael Higgs 30th May 2026
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  Avenue Q at Shaftesbury Theatre

  ★★★★★

  A once-shocking, Tony-award-winning show, Avenue Q receives a makeover in this...

  Michael Higgs 17th April 2026
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  Rosie: A New Musical at Adelphi Theatre

  ★★★★★

  After initially gracing the world as a studio album in 2024, Rosie: A...

  Michael Higgs 18th March 2026
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  Debate: Baldwin vs Buckley at Wilton’s Music Hall

  ★★★★★

  A dramatisation of the 1965 Cambridge Union debate,...

  Michael Higgs 5th February 2026
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  Into the Woods at Bridge Theatre

  ★★★★★

  Leaning heavily into the comedic aspects of Stephen Sondheim and James...

  Michael Higgs 8th January 2026
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  Hamlet at the National Theatre

  ★★★★★

  Starring Sri Lankan actor Hiran Abeysekera in his biggest role yet, Robert...

  Michael Higgs 3rd October 2025
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  Entertaining Mr Sloane at the Young Vic

  ★★★★★

  Even 60 years after Joe Orton’s debut play premiered,...

  Michael Higgs 25th September 2025
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  Titus Andronicus at Hampstead Theatre

  ★★★★★

  A revival of Max Webster’s arresting production, Titus Andronicus,...

  Michael Higgs 23rd September 2025
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  Every Brilliant Thing at Soho Place

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  Ever since its Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2014, Every Brilliant Thing has...

  Michael Higgs 8th August 2025