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Legend rocks again
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Little Red Riding Hood at the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
5/5
The Everyman rock’n’roll panto is the stuff of legend and for many on Merseyside it is the highlight of the Christmas season. Although it took up residence in the Playhouse while the Everyman underwent its restoration, the city has been eagerly awaiting the return to its rightful home.
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