Rupert Christiansen

Not an experience you’d want to repeat: Shen Yun, at the Eventim Apollo, reviewed

The speed of the costume changes was more impressive than any of the dancing

Shen Yun dancers rehearsing. Photo: Scott Varley / Digital First Media / Torrance Daily Breeze / Getty Images 
issue 22 April 2023
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    Eventim Apollo, until 22 April, and touring until 6 May

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