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Revival of classic musical Anything Goes is still a de-lovely delight – review

We went to check out Kathleen Marshall’s revival of classic Cole Porter musical Anything Goes last summer at the Barbican and were absolutely blown away, describing it as ‘the perfect tonic for a troubled time’ (it was one of the first major productions we reviewed post-lockdown). If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, and this summer’s run of Anything Goes changes absolutely nothing apart from its lead actors. This time we have Kerry Ellis as the iconic nightclub singer Reno Sweeney; also new alongside her are Bonnie Langford, Simon Callow and Denis Lawson. The quartet of leads are ably supported by most of the same cast from last year.
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05.07 / 10:15
boy model Trans The Extraordinary Life of April Ashley review – the trans icon steals the limelight yet again
April Ashley, this is the way to frame a documentary about her – through other people’s eyes. For Simon Callow, who always says (and enunciates) it best, his beloved friend – the model, London socialite and restaurateur who was among the first to undergo gender realignment surgery – was “a self-made woman in the most literal sense”. When Ashley came to his house for supper or parties: “It was like meeting a character from a novel … She was queenly.
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