Tracey Sinclair
@traceysinclair.bsky.social
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Storyteller in words and threads. Theatre critic. Author. Northern.
This year's theatre round up :
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/north-east...
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North East Theatre Round Up 2025
Welcome to The Tracey's!
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/north-east-theatre-round-up-2025?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOmJWRjbGNrA6YlX2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhdCQcOST3sIik_9Hy10Vsm1B3GAuuB3nfcVfV-iaUs6M0E1wpQFPFiB5qKA_aem_2vBFSfTRQHHLcsqDoWjLZA
27 days ago
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My favourite books I've read this year:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/my-books-o...
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My books of the year
A personal round up
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/my-books-of-the-year-8bc?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOafu5jbGNrA5p-6WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmuuvwmMTE12PGV9Rck3Ydac4R_brAF6H5vFLgmzvRdSrh3GTEGB2RktYpYJ_aem_HpXp5zv1BkpmbeNJWnBKkQ
about 1 month ago
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Round up of festive NE shows!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/christmas-...
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Christmas round-up
Plus the Netflix comedy show you're missing out on
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/christmas-round-up?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOVGIljbGNrA5UYhWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHppIPf7Qt0y8baVR19kTgUMUJRxefdFRXqGQS1zPbVSIeaHO06-YmQTzrh6K_aem_2H1_ctvHpLOIY4Q1EhVjXw
about 1 month ago
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Review of Bleak Expectations
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
plus focus on Our Stomping Grounds
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/bleak-expe...
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Bleak Expectations at the People's Theatre
Plus Our Stomping Grounds Festival returns to ARC Stockton
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/bleak-expectations-at-the-peoples
about 2 months ago
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Newsletter time: feat.
@livetheatre.bsky.social
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
and more!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/debbie-tuc...
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debbie tucker green celebration at Live
plus a Wicked night at Northern Stage
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/debbie-tucker-green-celebration-at?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOC5ndjbGNrA4LmZGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlJ2yr5C2-X1Z4mKPBR7KgZSKygoRYCDgcs3x4if0_WuMng0fvYJs6t5_rtU_aem_PUDD29GR5sSyvNNpyxIFEg
about 2 months ago
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Press night
@livetheatre.bsky.social
- review to follow but I did like how this tackled important, topical themes and had some super fun moments (I won't spoil my favourite!)
about 2 months ago
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Super excited to be at my first Northern Stage press night in ages for this gorgeous looking production
2 months ago
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Spooky season round up of my favourite vampires - and yes, it includes
#iwtv
because you should all be watching it:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/halloween-...
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Halloween Special: My Favourite Vampires
Books, movies and TV shows for spooky season
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/halloween-special-my-favourite-vampires
2 months ago
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Hasbian
@alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
was a huge amount of fun (though it did make me feel 100 years old). Especial props for making it so accessible.
2 months ago
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A look at Northern Stage's new season
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/northern-s...
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Northern Stage spring season
Plus a Blackpool themed extravaganza
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/northern-stage-spring-season-d24?fbclid=IwdGRjcANltARjbGNrA2Wz_mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEewaul58uo9oseq61c1QDp8pfXEJ73oZs5XI_thyGxHgNXHp22joMPN11YCMY_aem_Mm3tTjLAz371vKlp9cvEKQ
3 months ago
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Pattern by Maria Warmke of The Stitcherhood via Just CrossStitch
3 months ago
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Shows to book, places to eat, lemurs to coo over -
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Lemurs, dinosaurs and a drag Robin Hood
Just my usual week, then
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/lemurs-dinosaurs-and-a-drag-robin?fbclid=IwdGRjcANcW3VjbGNrA1xbc2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEevNq43WG_IxImEG4W1s6sjBUZ8CcAFTuOFdWyDyvd0I3lD2bKVncK6e_RzFo_aem_xbgfv2Y41RJlArLSsqgAqQ
3 months ago
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Why being bad at a hobby can be great for your writing
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Why being bad at a hobby can be great for your writing
Not everything has to be a job
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/why-being-bad-at-a-hobby-can-be-great
3 months ago
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6 reasons to love
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
plus
@livetheatre.bsky.social
starts its new season strong:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/6-reasons-...
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6 reasons to love The People's Theatre
Plus Live's new season kicks off with Bad Lads
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/6-reasons-to-love-the-peoples-theatre
3 months ago
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Off to
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Off to see the always interesting gobscure
@livetheatre.bsky.social
3 months ago
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Feat. New shows
@alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
@livetheatre.bsky.social
and more!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/new-shows-...
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New shows at Alphabetti
Plus spooky season treats to book now
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/new-shows-at-alphabetti
3 months ago
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First stitch in a while but I'm feeling this Curious Twist pattern
4 months ago
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Newsletter time!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/dolly-peel...
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Dolly Peel at The Customs House
Plus Salt & Smoke: Stories of Blyth
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/dolly-peel-at-the-customs-house?fbclid=IwdGRjcAM45NRjbGNrAzjk0WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeusYay0FDKBPhM3DMQ3KmHsaM8R6mu1b1VYvYWI9Tl_erTKFJF0ZXF1QV_SY_aem_OUrD3XuE0OeLS0autu1vGQ
4 months ago
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All about Glasgow this week
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-citize...
4 months ago
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This month's
@exeuntmagazine.bsky.social
autumn recs include 3 from me - all from
@livetheatre.bsky.social
: Mother Courage, Jamie Eastlake's Big Ange and spotlight on the inimitable gobscure
4 months ago
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reposted by
Tracey Sinclair
Exeunt Magazine
4 months ago
The best theatre bars! As chosen by Exeunt editor
@hollywilliams.bsky.social
what do you think of the choices? Where did we miss? Whereβs overrated or underrated? What theatre bar does the best cocktail or nicest glass of wine?
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The ten best theatre bars
A subjective list of where to enjoy interval drinks and post-show chat
https://open.substack.com/pub/exeuntmagazine/p/the-ten-best-theatre-bars?r=4lt9u6&utm_medium=ios
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reposted by
Tracey Sinclair
Exeunt Magazine
4 months ago
A collab today, between Exeunt and Queer Theatre Archive - Kate Wyver interviews Alastair Curtis about The AIDS Plays Project, re-staging shows written by playwrights who died of AIDS
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A lost generation, found onstage
In both Queer Theatre Archive and Exeunt today: how The AIDS Plays Project is expanding the queer canon
https://substack.com/home/post/p-172178754
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New theatre feat.
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
and more!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/seagulls-a...
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Seagulls and The Son
New season at the People's Theatre and local writer nominated for award
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/seagulls-and-the-son?fbclid=IwdGRjcAMbzaVjbGNrAxvNomV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEebc3s1zLQVrq6l8yZEHn2mdi0xrZH1tkIB7yQ6Mu7K2yUJlJZl62SJhb_Vvo_aem_JY70Xu2HiOivqqXiFc712w
4 months ago
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I enjoyed the second outing for this exciting new north east theatre company:
www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/pits...
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Pits, People and Players at Horden Methodist Church: fierce immediacy
Read our review of Pits, People and Players at Horden Methodist Church, County Durham: energetic and engaging celebration of Hordenβs history performed with verve by an all-North East cast
https://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/pits-people-and-players-review-horden-methodist-church-county-durham-ensemble-84
4 months ago
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Review to follow but I enjoyed Ensemble '84 Pits, People and Players last night - a lively look at the history of Horden
5 months ago
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A new dance festival, plus some great shows coming up (including
@livetheatre.bsky.social
)
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-harves...
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The Harvest Festival at Dance City
Plus shows from Rosy Cheek and Ensemble '84
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-harvest-festival-at-dance-city?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMRLlpjbGNrAxEuU2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe2cBTByY91GebPFHASX5kNHZYnMiHvNSXYY5G5l8Bvz1nV9Qj-Lrcx-JRqNw_aem_hdAAqispnau_GnlBU_IzkQ
5 months ago
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Bryan Safi at Ed Fringe, Andy Goldsworthy and cool bookshops - plus Gerry & Swell returns!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/an-edinbur...
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An Edinburgh jaunt: Bryan Safi, cool bookshops and Andy Goldsworthy
Plus: Gerry & Sewell is back (again!)
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/an-edinburgh-jaunt-bryan-safi-cool
5 months ago
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Wasn't entirely sure what I thought of Snoligoster
@alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
but the more I sit with it the more I like it: a little strange, a little sad, a lot funny and serious beneath the jokes. do buy some stickers to support abortion access / queer & trans charities if you can afford it!
5 months ago
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My love for
#911onABC
is only as alive as Bobby Nash but my love for Josh Russo eternal so was delighted to get to see Bryan Safi's solo show at
#EdFringe2025
5 months ago
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Indie bookshops in York plus great shows coming up
@livetheatre.bsky.social
Northern Stage, Laurels and more:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/discoverin...
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Discovering indie bookshops in York
Plus Buffy and dinosaurs on stage
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/discovering-indie-bookshops-in-york?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL-tOtjbGNrAv606WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeKatoTQHSgACdbE8NsEAsju4R4NlzYtLWmPTPfQ80u4KA4BikDKQfuGlo0NU_aem_JqP5nI14i4GzTyo2X6V_sg
5 months ago
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Spotlight on
@alphabettitheatre.bsky.social
plus some exciting new work:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/spotlight-...
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Spotlight on Alphabetti
Plus Rosy Cheek's Flock and South Shields legend Dolly Peel
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/spotlight-on-alphabetti
5 months ago
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A look at
@livetheatre.bsky.social
fab new season: lots I'm excited about now I'm finally leaving the house again!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/new-season...
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New Season at Live Theatre
Plus Tracey leaves the house!
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/new-season-at-live-theatre
6 months ago
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reposted by
Tracey Sinclair
Durham Free Fringe
6 months ago
Many thanks to Tracey Sinclair for including us in her weekly newsletter. Durham Free Fringe begins one week today.
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A look at
@durhamfreefringe.bsky.social
and how when it comes to writing, your milage may vary:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/durham-fre...
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Durham Free Fringe launches
Plus when it comes to writing, your mileage may vary
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/durham-free-fringe-launches?fbclid=IwY2xjawLkiE1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkxYcky0GyPp1T2qrI2xsiBRxAXn2ApMWKFsGEg1LtsxZGCwFTjvNvYMtScM_aem_jHXjc9fYbzjoNeHKrzt-Ew
6 months ago
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spotlight on
@peoplestheatre.bsky.social
new season and Newcastle Fringe
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-people...
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The People's Theatre new season
Plus some Newcastle Fringe highlights
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-peoples-theatre-new-season-8e8?fbclid=IwY2xjawLbRIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHju486ucfFIIAuMSYcVV6F9NNJEzD2dCRICP89xlabuasMtohCSZ2LIvgXli_aem_lzNeiKdqGUxPbbe7plhz1Q
6 months ago
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Alas I am still too scuppered to do a proper newsletter so please enjoy this piece from the archives that still feels depressingly relevant:
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/creative-f...
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Creative FOMO and the freelance hustle
Or why is everyone else doing better?
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/creative-fomo-and-the-freelance-hustle
6 months ago
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Given the current ignoring of disabled voices, resharing this conversation I had with disabled activist and theatre maker Vici Wreford-Sinnott about urgently needed changes:
exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/its-not-ju...
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'It's not just about lifts and ramps β it's about attitudes and biases'
Is British theatre still failing disabled artists? Vici Wreford-Sinnott on 30 years of activism, punk, and fighting for space
https://exeuntmagazine.substack.com/p/its-not-just-about-lifts-and-ramps
6 months ago
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Since I've started receiving press releases for Newcastle and Edinburgh I'm sharing this again and also *begging* people not to make the title of your email something generic like "a new play!"
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6 months ago
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reposted by
Tracey Sinclair
I've had so much response to this across my other platforms - especially from women who work in publishing - I'm sharing again.
add a skeleton here at some point
7 months ago
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Newcastle folk! I'm not well enough to use my 2 tickets for this and I'd hate to see them go to waste so if you want them DM me.
6 months ago
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reposted by
Tracey Sinclair
Live Theatre
6 months ago
This weekend from tomorrow Fri 27 - Sun 29 Jun we are hosting 'Trans Performance Now' A celebration of trans-led UK theatre & performance practices hosted in collaboration with
@northumbriauni.bsky.social
& Curious Arts. Find out more & register at
www.live.org.uk/whats-on/tra...
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Trans Performance Now
Trans Performance Now
https://www.live.org.uk/whats-on/trans-performance-now
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Recovery kicking my ass so a slightly different Substack this week!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/ensemble-8...
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Ensemble '84 new show
Plus a meditation on kindness
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/ensemble-84-new-show?fbclid=IwY2xjawLHbqRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnxXuDSiJmmGpvzf7IM01Ptq6Y7Big7YZGQspY2Wtm03VSQyu3qRkH5lYXvX_aem_Hg7H2aRjVPorx7L2UrlOPQ
7 months ago
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Newcastle IRL pals! I'm still recovering from surgery so can't make this show tomorrow night and have 2 tickets going. Message me if you fancy it (I don't need paying just don't want to waste them)
7 months ago
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Back
@livetheatre.bsky.social
for a night of poetry and music
7 months ago
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This week's Substack highlights exciting new project in Sunderland plus another story!
traceysinclair.substack.com/p/you-are-he...
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You are Here: Sunderland
Plus a story of Geordie words
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/you-are-here-sunderland?fbclid=IwY2xjawK-MqhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoR6WATdx_G85bcNKz4fQ-Th-PKMgJcS7FHCV4vGRdukL1mKmjZK75gK3FMy_aem_qizqSCApDHDZ-4US0fiwIw
7 months ago
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Annual outing to the most fun show in town last night
@solvealonga.bsky.social
7 months ago
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I've had so much response to this across my other platforms - especially from women who work in publishing - I'm sharing again.
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7 months ago
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A short story this week: on being a woman in the world. being working class in the arts. Hope you enjoy / relate!
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The Daily Edit - a story
A story for your weekend
https://traceysinclair.substack.com/p/the-daily-edit-a-story
7 months ago
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The Bench
@livetheatre.bsky.social
was a charming play about an unlikely tentative romance between two very different people:
prodigalgeordie.blog/2025/06/12/t...
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The Bench at Live Theatre
Jeff Brownβs football themed play The Bench comes to Live this week as part of a wider tour, and I was lucky enough to get an invite to see it last night. [Image description: poster for The Bench] β¦
https://prodigalgeordie.blog/2025/06/12/the-bench-at-live-theatre/
7 months ago
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