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An affectionate exercise in comic sabotage: Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) reviewed

Plus: there’s rampant sexism but no accompanying outrage on stage at Southwark Playhouse

Excellent comedians: Tori Burgess, Isobel McArthur, Hannah Jarrett-Scott, Christina Gordon and Meghan Tyler in Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of). Credit ©Matt Crockett
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  • Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

    until 17 April 2022, until 17 April 2022

  • Indecent Proposal

    Southwark Playhouse, until 27 November

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