Guys and Dolls

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Andrew Miller went to see a revival in London of the classic Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. The director used an immersive staging, with platforms rising up from the floor for audience participation. He says theatre needs to double down on its liveness if it's going to compete in this digital age. Andrew: Theatre is in a tough spot at the moment; pandemic was ruinous for many theatres but audiences haven't recovered yet.

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