A musical based on the life of Imelda Marcos has launched the Dorfman at London's National Theatre to a mixed critical reception.
Here Lies Love, by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, saw the former Cottesloe transformed into a disco space.
The Guardian's Michael Billington called it "a fine immersive spectacle", but said he was left "craving more" about the former Philippine first lady.
The Daily Mail said it was "brilliantly drilled" and "genre-breaking".
"It becomes little short of an instant classic for urban groovers," said Quentin Letts.
But he added: "I can't say I was emotionally involved once but perhaps that was never the intention. Novelty is the objective and it definitely takes musicals into fresh territory."
Actress Natalie Mendoza, who plays the pivotal role of the woman famed for her excesses - including a spectacular collection of shoes - was singled out for praise.
The Telegraph's Dominic Cavendish said she was "sensationally good as this self-styled queen of hearts", charting a course from "serene purity" into a "more snarling specimen" through numerous costume changes.
