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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New version of The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time is an ambitious undertaking by Birmingham Rep to make it more realistic and authentic including neurodivergent lead actors. Here's my review @whatsonstage.bsky.social #reviewsky #theatresky whatsonstage.com/news/the-curio…

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Caught Mrs Doubtfire at Birmingham Hippodrome & it rightfully got a standing ovation. Funny, heartfelt, joyous & star turn by impeccable leading man Gabriel Vick. Mrs Doubtfire will bring tears of laughter & emotion. Catch it til Sept 19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/mrs...

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Game Of Thrones The Mad King @the-rsc.bsky.social is a gripping immersive 4 hour epic thoughtfully crafted with enthralling script & sensational scenery & staging. Puppets bring jousts, battles & 'The Mountain' to life. All encompassing theatre at its best.THE hottest ticket in town ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Helen Hunt, Bill Pullman and Kenneth Branagh all on stage together in The Cherry Orchard @the-rsc.bsky.social Swan Theatre Stratford upon Avon - here's how it fairs. #reviewsky #theatresky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/rsc-the-cher...

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RSC The Cherry Orchard at Swan Theatre - Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Lovers of all things ancient Egypt will want to see this new impressive immersive exhibition in Birmingham at The NEC. Here's a first look inside Tutankhamun The Immersive Exhibition with artefacts & VR. It's on all summer #reviewsky #bsmuseums ❤️🦴🏺🏛️ youtu.be/6pAy8dY6pvw?...

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Inside new Tutankhamun Immersive Exhibition with VR at Birmingham NEC for summer 2026

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Compelling new The Tempest @the-rsc.bsky.social with Kenneth Branagh & directed by Richard Eyre bewitches. Prospero is conductor of events & colonialist with baton that doubles for wand & stunning visuals. Star turn from the award-winning actor ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/the-tempest-...

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The Tempest at RSC Royal Shakespeare Theatre - Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

New play Driftwood set in 1950s Trinidad is @the-rsc.bsky.social Other Place Stratford Upon Avon. Compelling performance by Bridgerton star Martins Imhangbe in family drama with adult themes. At London Kiln Theatre in June. My review @whatsonstage.bsky.social 👇 www.whatsonstage.com/news/driftwo...

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Driftwood at the RSC’s The Other Place – review

Martina Laird’s new play will also be staged at the Kiln Theatre in London

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is @the-rsc.bsky.social Swan Theatre Stratford Upon Avon til May30. Atmospheric score by Placebo & stars Mark Gatiss,Mawaan Rizwan & Janie Dee. Relevant & compelling about political corruption going unchecked ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/the-resistib...

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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at RSC Swan Theatre Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Saw beautifully compelling The Beekeeper Of Aleppo at Malvern Theatres(on til Sat or UK tour to Jun). Hugely relevant about refugee journey from war in Syria to UK shores & doesn't gloss over uncomfortable questions. Captivating heartfelt storytelling packs an emotional punch ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

With war raging in Middle East, new version of Henry V by @the-rsc.bsky.social feels acutely relevant. Stirring performance by Alfred Enoch, battles in slow motion, rousing band of brothers speech well balanced with comic moments. Poignant & absorbing on human cost of war. Til Apr 25 #reviewsky ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Comedian @geoffnorcott.bsky.social is out on tour with Basic Bloke 2. Here's a review from Worcester Huntingdon Hall of this natural raconteur and how much politics to expect... www.weekendnotes.co.uk/geoff-norcot...

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Geoff Norcott Basic Bloke 2 - UK Tour Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

It's #pressnight for Dear England by @Nationaltheatre at Birmingham Hippodrome & it hit the back of the net for drama, sentiment & emotion. Charting Gareth Southgate's managerial journey it's a love letter to England Football team & fans plus state of the nation epic. A must-see. Til sat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I'm in heaven after press night of dreamy Top Hat Musical UK Tour at Birmingham Hippodrome. Big romantic dance numbers, sets and costumes plus tap dance to die for. Charming show created by Chichester Festival Theatre. Leads Phillip Attmore and Amara Okereke are fabulous. Til Sat ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Latest UK yougov poll shows majority of those asked don't support the action US has taken against Iran. Only 28% are in favour in British poll. Full results here... yougov.com/en-gb/daily-...

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Do you support or oppose the military action that the United States has taken against Iran? | Daily Question

Do you support or oppose the military action that the United States has taken against Iran?

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

What an adventure! Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson musical at Birmingham Hippodrome is a fun, high energy journey amongst Greek gods to 70s disco underworld. Catchy songs, great special effects & talented likeable cast including @thedannybeard.bsky.social as Mr D. Til Sat. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Blown away by world premiere of @the-rsc.bsky.social musical The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. Life-affirming & heartfelt based on true story of teen William Kamkwamba saving his Malawi village from famine by creating a wind turbine. A rollercoaster of emotions to inspirational finale 1/2 #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This glorious new photography exhibition by @andyhollingworth1.bsky.social features Britain's best-loved comedians & is at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery's Gas Hall. I photograph comedians! runs til May 31. Watch a private tour Andy gave me here #suggestsky: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYt5...

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See all your favourite comedians in one place

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

It's #pressnight for long-awaited The Battle at Birmingham Rep.This fictional account of Blur v Oasis race for no 1 in 1995 is funny, charming and essence of Britpop era even at its most surreal. Fantastic nostalgia, music, pop culture & characterisations.Til Mar 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky #theatresky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Robin Hood panto at Birmingham Hippodrome is glitzier than ever. Icon Christopher Biggins steals the show in his 60th panto, Faye Tozer delights with Steps hit & Matt Slack leads madcap irresistible fun with Gok Wan. Crazy costumes, dazzling dance routines & big laughs til Feb 1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Family show The BFG is here for Christmas @the-rsc.bsky.social & from first scene, you're in for something special as puppetry, wit & technical wizardry combine to create something glorious & magical. Til Feb 7 before @chichesterft.bsky.social #reviewsky here: www.weekendnotes.co.uk/the-bfg-at-t...

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The BFG at The Royal Shakespeare - Theatre Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

#pressnight for new @the-rsc.bsky.social family show The BFG & it's truly mesmerising. Brings all the magic, wit & charm of Roald Dahl's classic to life using puppets with actors in similar vein to War Horse. Jaw-dropping effects esp when dream catching. It's a superb must-see #reviewsky ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Full #reviewsky of The Forsyte Saga @the-rsc.bsky.social at Swan Theatre in Stratford Upon Avon on Weekend Notes. Bare stage but sound effects, lavish costumes, clever lighting and acting bring era and passionate plot to life. Til Jan 10. #theatresky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/the-forsyte-...

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The Forsyte Saga at RSC Swan Theatre Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

V motivated after insightful journalism @nujofficial.bsky.social masterclass today on using Freedom of Information for articles. Run by @severincarrell.bsky.social from @theguardian.com & Rob Edwards of @theferret.scot who have real passion for unearthing public interest stories with FOI like these

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I saw The Forsyte Saga @the-rsc.bsky.social showing in 2 parts at Swan Theatre til Jan 10. It's epic tale of love, power & obsession from Victorian England to 1920s. Feels lavish despite minimalist staging. Part 1 has more momentum & drama(can be seen as a standalone) while Part 2 concludes the epic

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The Nutcracker ballet is back at Birmingham Hippodrome & this gem by Birmingham Royal Ballet is truly magical. Peter Wright's mesmerising choreography is perfect with timeless Tchaikovsky music & divine costumes & dancing. A truly sublime Christmas show that enchants year after year.Til Dec 13⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I caught Sherlock Holmes & 12 Days of Christmas world premiere at Birmingham Rep & it's ingenious, hilarious murder mystery. Fantastic characters by comics behind Penny Dreadfuls @humphreyker.bsky.social & David Reed. Every festive ingredient in sharp script.Til Jan 18⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #theatresky #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Christmas at Blenheim Palace has opened with a Wicked theme transporting visitors to Oz and an illuminated trail - here's a first look inside @blenheimpalace.bsky.social #reviewsky #suggestsky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/christmas-at...

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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Fascinating to hear British murder mystery writer Tom Hindle at Bromsgrove Library on how he moved from PR job to get an agent and now has series of gripping crime thrillers. He's fresh talent @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social with new book out in Jan - A Killer In Paradise set in Costa Rica #booksky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Midsomer Murders is now on stage & I caught UK tour at MalvernTheatres. Stars Midsomer's Daniel Casey progressing from Troy to Barnaby. Crazily eccentric, quirky beyond belief & here's why it's dead cert to win over #midsomermurders fans. Til Sat. #reviewsky 👇 www.weekendnotes.co.uk/midsomer-mur...

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Midsomer Murders UK Theatre Tour Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

#Outlander star @samheughan63.bsky.social headlines ingenious & bloodthirsty new #Macbeth for @the-rsc.bsky.social at The Other Place Stratford-upon-Avon until Dec 6. Gangland Glasgow in 1990s in immersive pub setting. Here's #Reviewsky on what it's like: www.weekendnotes.co.uk/macbeth-at-r...

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Macbeth at RSC The Other Place Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Pagan ritual, headless horseman & ancient Egyptian world with the wow factor - read all about what to expect at this year's family-friendly #Halloween At @blenheimpalace.bsky.social that's on til Nov 2. #reviewsky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/halloween-at...

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Halloween at Blenheim Palace Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Jane Austen's Emma at Malvern Theatres til Sat by @theatreroyalbath.bsky.social. It's satisfying romantic antidote to winter's night. Sprightly & traditional with full on Regency glamour. @oxfordplayhouse.bsky.social @chichesterft.bsky.social next. #reviewsky www.weekendnotes.co.uk/jane-austens...

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Jane Austen's Emma - UK Tour review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

At @the-rsc.bsky.social for Cyrano de Bergerac #pressnight & seen the most staggeringly perfect performance by @adrianlester.bsky.social. Emotional, romantic, funny, this play with Susannah Fielding & Levi Brown has it all. A must-see in Stratford Upon Avon til Nov 15.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky #theatresky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Exciting relevant modern take on Shakespeare's Measure For Measure @the-rsc.bsky.social til Oct 25 in Stratford Upon Avon. About hypocrisy of politicians opening with images of Donald Trump & Prince Andrew. Adam James & Isis Haimsworth thrill as leads⭐⭐⭐⭐ www.weekendnotes.co.uk/measure-for-...

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Measure For Measure - RSC Stratford-upon-Avon Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Finally seen 2:22 Ghost Story at Malvern Theatres & now understand what the hype is about. It's a lively, clever, slick show with subtle nods to famous thrillers & ghost stories. Keeps you guessing. Charming cast of Stacey Dooley Kevin Clifton Grant Kilburn & Shvorne Marks. Til Sat ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#blacksabbath The Ballet is back for a new UK tour by Birmingham Royal Ballet and feels different after the death of #ozzyosbourne. Here's why... #reviewsky from opening night at Birmingham Hippodrome with surprise appearance by @tonyiommi.bsky.social www.weekendnotes.co.uk/black-sabbat...

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Black Sabbath The Ballet UK Tour - Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Saw v satisfying Inspector Morse House Of Ghosts at Birmingham Rep. Gritty case, interesting suspects & intricate plot with Tom Chambers giving good go at role so eponymous with John Thaw. Tachia Newall a likeable Lewis. Murder Mystery fans will love it. Til September 14 #reviewsky #theatresky ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Saw Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham @the-rsc.bsky.social. So entertaining & clever as modern reworking of Hamlet but far funnier. Set in America's Deep South, playwright James Ijames's work is inciteful but with more eccentric characters with lead gay teen Juicy. Til Sept 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

At Malvern Theatre tonight to review the atmospheric & haunting stage version of Charles Dickens tale The Signalman by Middle Ground Theatre Company. Chris Walker and John Burton star. It's first class theatre that keeps you guessing with fabulous set & special effects. Til Saturday ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #reviewsky

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Dazzled by young talent in Stage Experience West Side Story on at The Alexandra Theatre Birmingham til Sat. Vibrant show & sensational singing by leads Amelie Newton & Cree Henson. Big dance routines & fabulous songs with live orchestra. Joe Lycett started in Stage Experience, now in its 20th year

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Scene from musical with girl standing on bed and women around her

Cupcake with icing that says 20 years of stage experience

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

At seaside spot #Blackpool to #reviewsky Hot Ice XS ice dancing show at Pleasure Beach Arena & it & the city took me by surprise. With 30 World Championship & Olympic ice dancers to sensational routines it's like Strictly Come Dancing on ice #suggestsky ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ www.weekendnotes.co.uk/hot-ice-xs-a...

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Hot Ice XS at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort Arena - Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Visitors only have til August 31 to see jaw-dropping military history relics at Worcestershire Soldier Gallery in Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum. Artefacts from Boer, Sikh & English civil wars, WW1 & WW2 - see what it's like here👇 #suggestsky #bsmuseums ❤️🦴🏺🏛️ youtu.be/hCzLrHMRelc?...

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Rare military history and guns in Worcestershire Soldier Gallery from Sikh and Boer Wars to WW1

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

London City Ballet Momentum at Birmingham Rep is expressive #dancing at its best. 4 routines from a Balanchine seen in UK for first time to vivid imaginative ballet about Kandinsky art in Pictures Of An Exhibition, created for @nycballet.bsky.social 2014. Famed ballerina Alina Cojocaru performs ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Bertie Carvel is a marvel in sensual new The Winter's Tale @the-rsc.bsky.social in #StratforduponAvon until Aug 30. Beautifully acted in ethereal set despite some cut-throat editing of #shakespeare play by director Yael Farber. #theatresky #reviewsky here👇🏽 www.weekendnotes.co.uk/the-winters-...

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The Winter's Tale at RSC Stratford-upon-Avon Review

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Alison Brinkworth @writeralison.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

It's press night for Mary Poppins musical at Birmingham Hippodrome & this is THE show of the summer. Sensational effects & dance routines, top cast, nostalgic songs & soo feel-good for all the family. It's practically perfect in every way with wonderful finale.Til Aug 23 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #theatresky #reviewsky

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