“While it’s exciting to see a new musical premiere at Regent’s Park, this was probably the wrong choice. Even with a two-year delay, 101 Dalmatians is more of a dogs dinner than a Crufts Champion, and ultimately, pretty forgettable.”
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"The most damning indictment of the material is that it lacks sophistication throughout and critically there is little with which to form any kind of emotional connection."
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"Musical theatre is in a love affair with social media. ... The new production of '101 Dalmatians' at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre takes the same tack....it’s safe to say that it doesn’t always work."
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"Zinnie Harris’ musical adaption of the 1956 Dodie Smith novel is energetic and fast-paced, if a little chaotic. ... Despite its flaws, this is still an enjoyable show – for kids and adults alike. On a summer evening, it makes for paw-some (sorry) fun."
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"Woof from a show not yet quite there but giving off every sign of continued life with a bit of care and grooming. After all, if cats can have nine lives, don't these Dalmatians deserve at least one more?"
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"Lots of positives, then, but as a whole, it feels pretty all over the shop. "
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"This puppyish, puppet-led musical based on Dodie Smith’s spotty dog story wins you over with sheer dazzle and bonkers invention."
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"Traditionalists shouldn’t be too alarmed. ... Composer-lyricist Douglas Hodge and book writer Johnny McKnight serve up a sugar-and-spice confection — based on a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris — which ought to appeal to adults and children alike."
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