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Michael Coveney

Michael Coveney

Biography

Michael Coveney is a journalist and author

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Chronicles of revels ended: why theatrical obituaries really matter

Chronicles of revels ended: why theatrical obituaries really matter

OpinionSep 11, 2023
As his book The Final Curtain, a collection of 50 obituaries he has written for some of the great actors of our time, hits the shelves, theatre critic Michael Coveney asserts that writing obits is not depressing, but a testament to life itself
After Covid, let’s revive UK theatre with festivals of dynamic European work

After Covid, let’s revive UK theatre with festivals of dynamic European work

OpinionJan 28, 2021
Culture in Brexit Britain is in danger of becoming insular and Anglo-centric, argues Michael Coveney – the invigorating Lessingtage 2021 shows how international festivals bring out the best in directors, audiences and human nature
Michael Coveney: Has the wheel come full circle for amateur theatre in Britain?

Michael Coveney: Has the wheel come full circle for amateur theatre in Britain?

OpinionFeb 27, 2020
Michael Coveney: Today, when everyone's a critic, voices like Michael Billington's are irreplaceable

Michael Coveney: Today, when everyone's a critic, voices like Michael Billington's are irreplaceable

OpinionNov 8, 2019
Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber at 70: 'He has a body of work that will not be surpassed by anyone'

Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber at 70: 'He has a body of work that will not be surpassed by anyone'

FeaturesMar 22, 2018
Michael Coveney: Ken Dodd was the greatest live performer I ever saw on stage

Michael Coveney: Ken Dodd was the greatest live performer I ever saw on stage

OpinionMar 13, 2018
Michael Coveney: John Barton punctured the myth that Shakespeare is difficult

Michael Coveney: John Barton punctured the myth that Shakespeare is difficult

OpinionJan 22, 2018
Michael Coveney: West End theatres aren't run down, they're in great shape

Michael Coveney: West End theatres aren't run down, they're in great shape

OpinionSep 19, 2017
Peter Brook

Peter Brook

Big InterviewsSep 14, 2017
Michael Coveney: Is our obsession with updating the classics diluting their essence?

Michael Coveney: Is our obsession with updating the classics diluting their essence?

FeaturesMay 25, 2017
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