A glorious revival of Harvey Fierstein’s trailblazing play... Needham plays every breath and beat with such deft brio and sincere conviction that the whole thing flies high, as bright and beautiful as a rainbow flag. Glorious.'
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Pioneering gay drama still packs a punch... Matthew Needham stars with tremulous assurance as the witty, sharp-tongued drag queen of Harvey Fierstein’s 70s drama.'
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Impressive return for Harvey Fierstein's seminal gay drama...Director Drew McOnie deftly handles Fierstein’s fluid structure...Needham is brilliantly assured...'
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A firecracker performance by Matthew Needham lights up this streamlined version of Harvey Fierstein’s classic gay trilogy, smartly helmed by choreographer turned director Drew McOnie.'
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The emotional fireworks explode in all the right places and there’s an elegance to much of the staging... It’s a satisfying production from the Olivier-Award winning choreographer...'
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Like Arnold, the gay, Jewish drag queen at its centre, Harvey Fierstein’s LGBTQ+ classic ‘Torch Song’ is anxious and wistful. The writing spills over with rapid-fire patter. It’s also full of heart and hope.'
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This version may not be as moving or as funny as previous takes on this gorgeous script, but chances are that anybody encountering Arnold...for the first time will still know they're in the presence of something special.'
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