“This muddled musical struggles on nearly every front, the songs aren’t memorable enough and the script seems to want to be everything and nothing all at once. Just like populist politicians, this musical promises a lot, but consistently fails to deliver.”
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"It’s trying to do too much and shock so at times, lacks depth. However, with some catchy tune and funny lines, there were laughs aplenty. "
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“The show has a lively vulgarity, a few good numbers and a democratic(-ish) heart...But it’s also fatuous, repetitive and has the worst set I’ve seen in years”
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“The cast embraces the turgid plot and paper-thin characterisations with conviction.”
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"If they retool the script — or perhaps bring in another writer — they could have a hit on their hands."
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“The show has no idea where it’s trying to take us. There’s no plot, no character development, nothing driving the show forwards. It’s just song after song after song, each of which outstays its welcome.”
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"Though more bonkers than bellissimo, like its indomitable subject, this audacious musical has staying power."
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“We never feel the sting of the satire, or come to know these characters. At over two hours long, it’s a shame such an inspired idea ends up feeling so banal and interminable.”
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