The Band review " Take That musical is perfect alignment of pop and poignancy
Opera House, ManchesterAvoiding crowbarred hits in favour of an affecting story of intergenerational pop fandom, this clever jukebox musical is full of fun and intimate detailJukebox musicals can make or lose a lot of money: for every Abba with a Mamma Mia! there's a Spice Girls with Viva Forever! But if Gary Barlow is hoping his own exclamation mark-eschewing entry into that market will become Take That's most elabo…