Lloyd Evans Lloyd Evans

Glyndebourne caters to the lower-middle classes not past-it toffs

Plus: a bold and unusual Old Vic production of an early Eugene O’Neill that zips past in 90 minutes

issue 07 November 2015
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  • The Moderate Soprano

    Hampstead Theatre, until 28 November

  • The Hairy Ape

    Old Vic, until 21 November

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