See it if You want an interesting large scale atmpospheric musical
Don't see it if you want a musical with lots of songs and glam
See it if you are Dickensian. Great characters played superbly. Atmospheric staging is lovely.
Don't see it if you are musical enthusiast. Read more
See it if you like clever written scripts
Don't see it if your expecting great memorable songs
See it if You never miss a Dickens musical. But it’s no Oliver!
Don't see it if You like musicals to have compelling melodies or rhythms. Despite capable performers, the music all seems a bit dirge-like.
See it if You like dickens, you want to see a new take on musical theatre
Don't see it if You think 3 hours is too long for a show
See it if You want a fresh take on a lesser-known Dickens story. Wonderful Indie / rock music. Great characters, amazing staging. Loved it.
Don't see it if You want a traditional 19th c story with traditional music.
See it if Brilliant choreography, superb acting and dynamic narrative
Don't see it if It’s long, but doesn’t feel it
"...this story of poverty and class mobility is light on the satire and heavy on mood"
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"A five-star wow bobbing in a three-star show."
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"this Dickens adaptation is undernourished and flat"
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"an honourable yet shallow Dickens adaptation"
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"Charles Dickens's watery thriller becomes a striking stage play"
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"With songs as (flaccid) commentary, this is a play with songs, not a musical."
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"...impressionistic, swirling with ideas, but lacking a strong dramatic current."
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"Power’s deft adaptation of Dickens’s sprawling novel emphasises its brilliant characters"
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