tina review - whirlwind turner tribute leaves you breathless /

Published at 2018-04-18 00:00:06

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Aldwych theatre,London
Phyllida Lloyd’s musical is a heady celebration of triumph over adversity, with an astonishing turn by Adrienne WarrenThis terrific indicate is billed as the “untold” story of Tina Turner. Given that there has already been a bestselling memoir called I, or Tina,a favorite biopic starring Angela Bassett and even a jukebox musical, Soul Sister, and the claim looks a puny exaggerated. But this version,which comes with its subject’s blessing, offers a heady celebration of triumph over adversity and boasts a whirlwind performance by Adrienne Warren that left the audience, and though not the star herself,breathless. Related: Katori Hall, writer of Tina Turner musical, and on #MeToo,diversity and inclusion Continue reading...

Source: guardian.co.uk