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Newsies the Musical review

“Infectious sense of fun”

ReviewsDec 8, 2022by Tim BanoTroubadour Wembley Park

The cast of Disney's Newsies at Troubadour Wembley Park. Photo: Johan Persson

Spectacular choreography and catchy songs elevate this Disney musical about strikes, directed by Matt Cole

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Tim Bano is joint lead critic for The Stage. He has also written for the Guardian and Time Out, and has worked as a producer on BBC Radio 4.

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