"The characters observe that it's quite confusing â metatheatricality is a lot of fun but needs careful consideration to transcend simple larking about."
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âThere is a slapdash charm woven into A Christmas Carol-ish. From the anarchic meta-theatricality of a panto within a panto, to the set and props, it is sure to win any Scrooge over, especially with Mohammedâs endless onstage magnetismâ
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" 'A Christmas CarolâŚish' is a load of nonsense, but nonsense with flashes of brilliance, and it goes down nicely with a cupful of mulled wine."
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"It all builds to a spectacular finale in which Mohammed â a member of the Magic Circle â sprinkles a little fairy dust. Itâs a festive fever dream â and I couldnât stop smiling."
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" âA Christmas Carol-ishâŚâ could have been horrendously Footlights, but Mohammed, Hadland, David Elms, Kieran Hodgson can all really act, dance and sing."
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