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Dec 2021
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What is West Side Story?

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What is West Side Story?   Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story” hit UK cinemas just last Friday. That makes it a perfect occasion to dedicate an episode to one of the most iconic musicals in history. What is the story about? So what makes this story so special? So how did the cinematic adaptation come on? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questi ... Show More
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