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A shrill, ugly, tasteless muddle: Romeo & Juliet reviewed

Plus: why has Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner, a glib and aggressive play, been garlanded with awards?

Scruffy, rowdy, poorly acted and often incomprehensible: Romeo & Juliet at The Globe. Image: Marc Brenner 
issue 17 July 2021
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  • Romeo & Juliet

    Globe Theatre, in rep until 17 October

  • Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner

    Royal Court, until 27 July

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