The King and I
The King and I, currently playing at the London Palladium, is a great production, but a very questionable musical. When I saw the show, I really wanted to be able to enjoy it without hesitation " the staging, the music and the cast are all flawless. But the tone of the show goes beyond just being a bit outdated and, for this reason, I am torn between my enjoyment of the impressive production and my discomfort with th…