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Borderline soft porn but thrilling: Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Piccadilly Theatre reviewed

Plus: a play at the Young Vic that makes you wish time would speed up and your life would end sooner

Supreme talent: Liisi LaFontaine as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Credit: Johan Persson
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  • Moulin Rouge! The Musical

    Piccadilly Theatre, until 23 July

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    Young Vic, until 4 February

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