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Brutal and brilliant portrait of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford

Plus: a new play suggests Liz Truss might be making a comeback

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A brilliantly acted show, full of spite, gossip, cruelty and slander: Bette (Greta Scacchi) and Joan (Felicity Dean) at Park90.  Simon Annand
EXPLORE THE ISSUE 04 January 2025
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  • The Last Days of Liz Truss?

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  • Lies Where It Falls

    Finborough Theatre

  • Bette and Joan

    Park90, until 11 January

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