Michael Higgs

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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  Machinal at the Old Vic

  ★★★★★

  A masterpiece of Expressionist theatre, Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal feels just as...

  Michael Higgs 19th April 2024
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  For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy at Garrick Theatre

  ★★★★★
  Michael Higgs 8th March 2024
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  Nachtland at the Young Vic

  ★★★★★

  Can you separate art from the artist? It’s a frequently discussed question, and...

  Michael Higgs 28th February 2024
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  Macbeth at Dock X

  ★★★★★

  The mark of a great Shakespeare production is that it adds clever ideas and otherwise...

  Michael Higgs 16th February 2024
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  Metamorphosis at Lyric Theatre

  ★★★★★

  Frantic Assembly’s focus on movement and unusual adaptations provides a...

  Michael Higgs 7th February 2024
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  The Most Precious of Goods at Marylebone Theatre

  ★★★★★

  A stunningly beautiful tale, The Most Precious of Goods is a...

  Michael Higgs 24th January 2024
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  Talking About the Fire at the Royal Court Theatre

  ★★★★★

  Blending the lines between drama and activism, Chris...

  Michael Higgs 8th December 2023
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  A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story at Alexandra Palace

  ★★★★★

  There are few stories adapted as frequently as Charles...

  Michael Higgs 30th November 2023
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  Thank You for the Music at Adelphi Theatre

  ★★★★★

  Evoking that typical charm of the 70s and early 80s, Thank You for...

  Michael Higgs 22nd November 2023
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  Radio GaGa at Adelphi Theatre

  ★★★★★

  A nostalgia-driven show, Radio GaGa centres around a tribute band that performs a...

  Michael Higgs 15th November 2023