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Mrs Sparkle
Parallel worlds collide, stitched together by a fabulous silver hand
Overview
Beckoned by a mysterious silver-gloved hand, a man ventures into a cabaret hall and takes tentative steps onto the stage as a leering crowd emerges through the mist. As the music strikes up he’s conjured into a stunning outfit and starts to dance. Slowly, his performance grows in confidence and he wins over the audience. Bowing out to rapturous applause, there’s just one thing left to do…
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