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Police Cops: The Musical review: The funniest musical since The Book of Mormon
The 80s spoof is "a madcap pastiche across two gag-packed hours", writes Attitude's Simon Button
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Hadestown review: Theatrical heaven, or hell?
"Fans will love this new production, but it left me cold," writes Attitude's Simon Button
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The King and I review: Helen George is revelatory in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical
"It's impossible not to be swept away by the sheer spectacle" amid the Call the Midwife star's dancing and singing prowess, Attitude's Simon Button says
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I Should Be So Lucky review: An exuberant, giddy night out with its tongue firmly in its cheek
"A musical that promises to be nothing more than a fun frolic," Attitude's Simon Button says
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Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch review: 2.5 hours of hilariously camp fun
This very adult-themed parody pays service to the character's queer fanbase, Attitude's Dale Fox says
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Christina Bianco In Divine Company review: The diva-holic’s show is her best yet
The impressionist extraordinaire returns to the place where she got her big break.
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Medea review: Sophie Okonedo is mesmerising as the scorned woman hellbent on revenge
Devastating Greek tragedy leaves you in need of a stiff drink.
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The Lehman Trilogy review: Financial saga is less than the sum of its parts
Sam Mendes’ prestige production returns to the London stage.
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A Christmas Carol review: ‘masterful telling of a tale that never feels dated’
A Christmas Carol is at the Old Vic until 7 January.
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Who Killed My Father review: ‘Hans Kesting is astounding in tale of a gay son and his homophobic father’
Ivo van Hove’s adaptation of Édouard Louis's 2018 novel is at London's Young Vic Theatre until 24 September.
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Cruise Review: Jack Holden ‘gives a tour de force performance’
Simon Button also writes "Cruise is a stirring, core-shaking piece of work that is by turns uplifting, distressing, comical, caustic, and nostalgic for a bygone era".
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Crazy For You Review: ‘one of the finest stagings of a musical you could ever hope to see’
Simon Button writes, "Five stars is our maximum rating. I’d give it ten if I could."
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101 Dalmatians Review: ‘a three-star musical in five-star clothing’
Simon Button writes: "The weakest link is Douglas Hodge’s music, which boasts not one single memorable tune".
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Grease Review: ‘There are worse things you could do than check it out’
Simon Button also writes that with new choreography and staging, this revival is full of surprises.
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Foxes Review: Dexter Flanders’ first play is ‘passionate and thought-provoking’
Simon Button also writes that first-time playwright Dexter Flanders has "written from the heart".
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Juniper and Jules Review: ‘a sharply observant comedy-drama’
Simon Button also writes that playwright Stephanie Martin is "an emerging talent with a strong voice".
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Oklahoma! Review: ‘Every single performance is a joy’ in the revival
Simon Button also writes the show is somewhat "muddled" with tonal shifts that don't always land.
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La Boheme Review: ‘opera at its most accessible’
Simon Button also writes that "the lyrics cleverly comically ground the story in reality".
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Jerusalem Review: a ‘three-hour, three-act miracle of modern theatre’
Simon Button writes of Mark Rylance's performance: "it’s impossible to imagine anyone else in the role".
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Six review: ‘Like seeing Little Mix joined by a couple of Spice Girls’
You can’t keep a good bunch of queens down for long, writes Simon Button