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New musical Shucked may be corny but it’s terrific fun too – review

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We love this time of year: summer is just around the corner, and what better way to take advantage of these long, warm evenings than a spot of live entertainment in Regent’s Park? Kicking off the 2025 season at the Open Air Theatre is Shucked, a new musical that ran on Broadway during 2023-2024 and is now making its European debut in London. The show has a book by Robert Horn, music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and is directed by Jack O’Brien. So what’s it all…

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Fiddler on the Roof is a thoughtful revival which holds a mirror up to society – review

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We’re big fans of a night out at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park – if you can pick a good evening for it (this summer has been rather unpredictable, unfortunately) then you’re in for a magical evening. The season usually ends with a musical, and this year is no different: for 2024 we have a revival of Fiddler on the Roof, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Jordan Fein directs this classic musical about smalltown life in the Jewish village of Anatevka. For those who haven’t…

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Musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians feels like a missed opportunity – review

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Zinnie Harris’ new stage adaptation of the classic Dodie Smith novel, with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and book by Johnny McKnight, is a show with a lot of potential. Originally expected to debut in summer 2020 but delayed two years due to Covid, it’s now on in the coveted prime slot of the Open Air Theatre’s summer season. It stars the excellent Kate Fleetwood as the infamous Cruella De Vil and is packed full of puppetry – it has all the ingredients for a perfect summer’s evening in…

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