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Review: ‘Groundhog Day’ at the Old Vic – ‘brilliantly realised’
Like an idiot, I missed Groundhog Day when it initially premiered at the Old Vic in 2016. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, it had won several Olivier awards, left London, and transferred to Broadway – where it was nominated for seven Tonys but inexplicably didn’t win any before closing in 2017.…
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Review: ‘Moulin Rouge’ at the Piccadilly Theatre – ‘vibrant and bonkers’
Even way up in the dress circle, the set of Moulin Rouge looks amazing before the show even starts. Drapes, lights, and chandeliers extend out into the theatre. It sets up a show that never fades in its one thousand per cent commitment to absolute earnest, opulent batshittery, supported by high production values and an…
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