Matt Rawle makes a rather baby-faced hero in this enjoyable new musical about the fictional 19th-century masked crusader, but there's no shortage of swashbuckling antics and clever effects in this vibrant musical which knows not to take itself too seriously.
The chorus of female flamenco dancers wails piteously and stamps ferociously when the menfolk are sentenced to death by Adam Levy's despotic Ramon, and Lesli Margherita's Inez is a siren with a temper and a decent heart. By comparison, Emma Williams' sweet-voiced Luisa seems a pallid rival for Zorro's affections. But with its sword fights, abseiling and catchy Gipsy Kings' tunes, this looks like a hot summer hit which will still be heating up the winter months.
Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, WC2 (www.garrick-theatre.com; 0844-412 4662). Until September 12 2009. £25-£60
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