Marcus Berkmann

Michael Frayn’s new book is the most highbrow TV sketch show ever

A review of Matchbox Theatre: Thirty Short Entertainments, by Michael Frayn. Other loo books may sell more come Christmas but none will bring more joy than this collection of ingenious playlets

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  • Matchbox Theatre: Thirty Short Entertainments

    Michael Frayn

    Faber, pp. 292

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