Lloyd Evans Lloyd Evans

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

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