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Theatre: Single Spies
New releases from Simone White, Brass Funkeys, and Souad Massi
SUE TURNER is compelled by a history that shows how far a country can turn in on itself to collude with abuses of power
RON JACOBS is persuaded by the parallel drawn between Charles Manson and Donald Trump
In this comparison of Britain pre- and post Thatcher, WILL POMORE applauds the analysis, but distrusts the solutions offered
MARIA DUARTE defends a solid, late-career Spielberg conspiracy flick that calls for empathy in a hostile world
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When it comes to pleasing audiences, Alan Bennett can do no wrong. And when the cast of his double bill Single Spies includes Nicholas Farrell and David Robb, success is guaranteed.
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