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Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine tour review: pop illusion at its most effective
The O2, LondonOn her last live dates before she steps back from the public eye, Grande holds her own – but it’s also impossible to avoid feeling concerned for her wellbeing
TL;DR
- The Eternal Sunshine tour is a robust arena show with an eight-minute countdown and a backlit curtain featuring Ariana Grande's silhouette.
- Concerns for Ariana Grande's wellbeing are prevalent due to her noticeably frail appearance on stage, a stark contrast to the energetic performance.
- The show features Grande's explosive vocals and hits like 'Break Free' and 'One Last Time', with newer songs from 'Petal' packed into the latter half.
- Dancers orbit Grande, who maintains her energy and vocal agility throughout the performance, even while walking in high stilettos.
- Grande's music often carries a lightness, but moments of earnest romantic pain break through the illusion, creating a conflicting experience for the audience.
- The reviewer expresses hope that the tour will be remembered positively as part of Grande's career, rather than for reasons related to her wellbeing.