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Kat Mokrynski

Kat Mokrynski is currently a writer for BroadwayWorld UK, having previously written for BroadwayWorld as a part of the Student Blogger program from November 2019 to September 2022. Some of her favourite shows include Les Misérables, Come From Away, The Play That Goes Wrong, and David Byrne's American Utopia. She enjoys interviewing people involved in the theatre industry and reviewing a range of shows, from one-hour comedies to four-hour immersive experiences. Kat recently graduated from King's College London with a Master's Degree in Arts and Cultural Management. 

When she's not working or seeing as many shows as possible across London, you can usually find Kat wandering around historic sites, watching TikToks, or traveling around the UK.

You can follow Kat on Twitter @larkofparis






Review: CHATHAM HOUSE RULES, Pleasance London
Review: CHATHAM HOUSE RULES, Pleasance London
November 13, 2023

As soon as you enter the theatre, you know that you’re in for something bizarre. Dead centre stage is a giant pair of legs, the limbs taking up most of the space on stage. Written and performed by Louis Rembges, the show takes us into the world of Host, a former social media influencer who has kidnapped former Prime Minister David Cameron.

Interview: 'It's Me Laughing at Death, Essentially': Ed Byrne on His Show TRAGEDY PLUS TIME at SoHo Playhouse
Interview: 'It's Me Laughing at Death, Essentially': Ed Byrne on His Show TRAGEDY PLUS TIME at SoHo Playhouse
November 10, 2023

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Ed about his run of Tragedy Plus Time at SoHo Playhouse. We discussed what it was like performing the show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the creative process for the show and what it has been like using a stand-up show to process grief.

Interview: 'You Sing Because Speech Does Not Convey What You're Feeling': Actors Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift on TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
Interview: 'You Sing Because Speech Does Not Convey What You're Feeling': Actors Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift on TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
November 20, 2023

BroadwayWorld spoke with Sam Tutty and Dujonna Gift about what it has been like to be a part of this new musical. We discussed what rehearsals have been like, the creative process for Two Strangers and what makes this show so revolutionary in its message.

Interview: 'It's a Real Sensory Experience': Sebastian Huang and Maya McQueen on Hot Tubs, Immersive Theatre and Creating BACCHANALIA
Interview: 'It's a Real Sensory Experience': Sebastian Huang and Maya McQueen on Hot Tubs, Immersive Theatre and Creating BACCHANALIA
November 10, 2023

BroadwayWorld spoke with two members of the creative team behind Sleepwalk Immersive - Sebastian Huang, Artistic Director, and Maya McQueen, Associate Director. We discussed what it was like to develop not only Bacchanalia but their own company and why they believe immersive theatre is so appealing to audiences. 

Interview: 'It's a Celebration of Loving Somebody': George Ioannides of GUYS & DOLLS on Playing Sky Masterson
Interview: 'It's a Celebration of Loving Somebody': George Ioannides of GUYS & DOLLS on Playing Sky Masterson
November 15, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down for a chat with George Ioannides, who has taken on the role of Sky Masteron after being in the ensemble of the show since its opening. We discussed what it has been like to be part of such a revolutionary show, how he has prepared to take on the role of Sky and some favourite moments from his time in the show.

Interview: 'We Want You to Celebrate Yourself': Shawna Hamic of on Villains, Touring and Performing in UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH
Interview: 'We Want You to Celebrate Yourself': Shawna Hamic of on Villains, Touring and Performing in UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH
November 17, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down with Shawna Hamic, who is taking on the role of Ursula in Unfortunate. We discussed what made her want to be a part of the show, what she hopes audiences take away from Unfortunate and who is her favourite Disney villain! 

Interview: 'I've Been Doing a Lot of Kissing!': Actor Georgina Castle of ELF THE MUSICAL on Christmas Joy and Returning to the Role of Jovie
Interview: 'I've Been Doing a Lot of Kissing!': Actor Georgina Castle of ELF THE MUSICAL on Christmas Joy and Returning to the Role of Jovie
December 5, 2023

BroadwayWorld chatted with Georgina Castle about what it has been like returning to the show. We discussed what she loves about the production, how the musical compares to the film and how she found love on stage!

Review: TOM BRACE: A TRICK DOWN MEMORY LANE, Pleasance London
Review: TOM BRACE: A TRICK DOWN MEMORY LANE, Pleasance London
November 6, 2023

The introduction of Tom Brace: A Trick Down Memory Lane is a fascinating one in which a disembodied voice recounts the time when Derren Brown played Russian Roulette live on television, creating a controversy not only in the world of magic but in general.

Review: LUKE WRIGHT'S SILVER JUBILEE, Pleasance London
Review: LUKE WRIGHT'S SILVER JUBILEE, Pleasance London
November 3, 2023

What do you get when you combine poetry, comedy, and a little bit of drum and bass? You get Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee. The show, a celebration of Wright’s 25 years performing and touring poetry is an hour of the poet/comedian discussing a range of topics including being adopted, privilege, and cats named Bagel and Sir John Betjeman.

Review: THE INTERVIEW, Park Theatre
Review: THE INTERVIEW, Park Theatre
November 3, 2023

What role does a journalist play in telling the truth versus getting a good story? How does one find the line between the truth and an agreed narrative? Jonathan Maitland’s new play, The Interview, attempts to tackle these questions by taking a close look at the BBC Panorama interview with Princess Diana in 1995.

Review: SAM MORRISON: SUGAR DADDY, Soho Theatre
Review: SAM MORRISON: SUGAR DADDY, Soho Theatre
October 27, 2023

From the beginning of Sam Morrison: Sugar Daddy, Morrison does not hide who he is - he is an “anxious, asthmatic, gay, diabetic Jew” who has a love for big-bellied men (or, as he calls it, the Bridgerton Belly™.

Review: OLGA KOCH: PRAWN COCKTAIL, Soho Theatre
Review: OLGA KOCH: PRAWN COCKTAIL, Soho Theatre
October 30, 2023

From the beginning, Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail gives audiences the chance to see Koch at her wittiest and dirtiest, usually both at once. The theme of the show? Reframe, reframe, reframe. Reframing as a form of comedy, reframing as a form of coping, this show has got it all. 

Review: BAD TEACHER, Pleasance London
Review: BAD TEACHER, Pleasance London
October 30, 2023

Bad Teacher is a show that struggles to decide whether it is going to be a serious reflection on mental health in the current education system or a funny tale from the perspective of an exhausted young teacher.

Interview: Keir Ogilvy, Trevor Fox, and Laurie Ogden of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE on Bringing the Show to the Stage
Interview: Keir Ogilvy, Trevor Fox, and Laurie Ogden of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE on Bringing the Show to the Stage
October 31, 2023

Broadwayworld spoke with Trevor Fox (Dad), Laurie Ogden (Sis) and Keir Ogilvy (Boy) about the show coming to the West End. We discussed what it is like being in an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's work, how The Ocean at the End of the Lane is theatre for everyone, and how they each relate to their characters.

Review: HALLOWED PEAK: LUNAR FESTIVAL, Phantom Peak, London
Review: HALLOWED PEAK: LUNAR FESTIVAL, Phantom Peak, London
October 16, 2023

A town has appeared once more in Canada Water, bringing with it a cast of curious townspeople and exciting mysteries to uncover. In this town, you can become a paranomal investigator, make new friends (or enemies!) and even go fishing for platypuses. Will you pass through the gates of Phantom Peak and answer its call?

Interview: 'Everyone is Blown Away By the Spectacle': Actor Oliver Ormson on FROZEN THE MUSICAL, Audience Reaction and Acting with Sincerity
Interview: 'Everyone is Blown Away By the Spectacle': Actor Oliver Ormson on FROZEN THE MUSICAL, Audience Reaction and Acting with Sincerity
November 2, 2023

BroadwayWorld spoke with Oliver Ormson, who returns for a second year to play the role of Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. We discussed what it has been like taking on a character from the beloved animated movie, how the musical expands upon the original, and fun audience reactions!

Interview: 'OTHELLO is a Tragedy, But It's a Love Story': Michael Fox And Martins Imhangbe on Bringing Shakespeare Into the Modern World
Interview: 'OTHELLO is a Tragedy, But It's a Love Story': Michael Fox And Martins Imhangbe on Bringing Shakespeare Into the Modern World
October 30, 2023

BroadwayWorld spoke with two of the actors in the show; Martins Imhangbe (Othello) and Michael C. Fox (Iago). We discussed what made this production of Othello unique, how they worked on developing their characters and how Othello is relatable hundreds of years after it was first published.

Interview: 'It's Like an Out-of-Body Experience': Shelly Berger, Manager of The Temptations, on AIN'T TOO PROUD and its Legacy
Interview: 'It's Like an Out-of-Body Experience': Shelly Berger, Manager of The Temptations, on AIN'T TOO PROUD and its Legacy
October 12, 2023

Recently, BroadwayWorld had the chance to sit down and talk with Shelly Berger, the current manager of The Temptations who has been with the group for over sixty years. We discussed what it has been like to see himself portrayed on stage, the journey of Ain’t Too Proud across the pond, and even Berry Gordy’s first reaction to the show!

Interview: 'I'm in Awe of Everyone Every Day': Patrick Gibson on Cooking on Stage and Returning to the World of Lynn Nottage in CLYDE'S
Interview: 'I'm in Awe of Everyone Every Day': Patrick Gibson on Cooking on Stage and Returning to the World of Lynn Nottage in CLYDE'S
October 16, 2023

BroadwayWorld sat down with Patrick Gibson, who played Jason in SWEAT back in 2019 at the Donmar Warehouse and returns to the same venue to play the same character.

Review: ALL THE FRAUDULENT HORSE GIRLS, The Glory
Review: ALL THE FRAUDULENT HORSE GIRLS, The Glory
October 10, 2023

All the Fraudulent Horse Girls is an absurd, awkward yet delightful show that will bring joy to everyone in the audience, regardless of their horse girl status. To quote the show itself, “None of this makes any goddamn sense,” but that is part of what makes it so great.



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