Review: Been So Long
By John Nathan, June 25, 2009
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Young Vic, London SE1
There is no venue more “street” than the Young Vic. But its reputation will not be enhanced by what is essentially a conventional musical – albeit one with that is brilliantly sung with a funky and R&B score by Arthur Darvill – about lovelorn night-clubbers.
Che Walker, a talented writer who here also directs, rests on previous laurels.
(Tel: 020 7922 2922)
Last updated: 1:31pm, June 25 2009
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