Dua Lipa at the Royal Albert Hall review: a showcase of vocals, songwriting and… Elton John

Elton John and Dua Lipa on stage at the Royal Albert Hall (Image: Ben Gibson)

On hearing that Dua Lipa is to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, I am at once excited and intrigued.

On the one hand, this is an opportunity to see one of the pop superstars of our time performing arguably some of the best hits of the last decade.

On the other, in my mind, said superstar with said venue are not immediately, to my mind, a natural match.

When you think of Dua Lipa, you think of elaborate pop performances: bold, fashion-forward bodysuits, high-tech visuals, a cast of sexy backing performers and that leg dance. Everything is delivered with a sense of scale and spectacle.

In contrast, the Royal Albert Hall is one of

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