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Hard to believe this rambling apprentice-piece ever made it to the stage: Almeida’s The House of Shades reviewed

Plus: Peter Andre is the elixir Grease the Musical needs. Make him Danny

The chippy, witless dialogue seems to have been lifted from old Coronation Street episodes: Stuart McQuarrie, Anne-Marie Duff and Issie Riley in The House or Shades. Photo: Helen Murray 
issue 28 May 2022
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  • The House of Shades

    Almeida Theatre, until 18 June

  • Grease the Musical

    Dominion Theatre, booking to 29 October

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