Holly O'Mahony

“This misfiring adaptation is the perfect case in point that not every story should be turned into a musical.”

“But despite polished performances all round and serious brass band umph, it’s a humdrum affair that fails to fully capture Sinatra’s remarkable achievements or the glamour of Hollywood’s glitterati.”

“But if there are plenty of current, provocative references here, they’re flimsily addressed and leave little to chew over once the story peters out.”

“But perhaps because it’s all played so lightly, it’s unclear what it’s looking to say.”

“It’s still a well-paced play running on a whip-smart script that’s very entertaining in all its salty sarcasm.”

“It’s a brilliant and satisfying production that will leave audiences thinking long after the show ends.”

“Above all, it celebrates Tharpe’s talent and serves justice to her name.”

“It’s not a case of too little too late, but for all its stylishness and persuasive performances, this production is clinically intellectual – theatre for the head, not the heart.”