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Dick Whittington review

“Struggles to transport you”
Wendi Peters in Dick Whittington at Derby Arena. Photo: Robert Day
Wendi Peters in Dick Whittington at Derby Arena. Photo: Robert Day
Visuals are slick and there are moments of enjoyable silliness from creator and dame Morgan Brind, but the show feels baggy and unfocused

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