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Day: 9 February, 2017

What Shall We Do With the Cello?, VAULT Festival

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by guest critic Jo Trainor

It’s pouring rain and three strangers are waiting. An endless wait that is made unbearable by the constant cellist in the corner of the room. Matei Visniec’s surreal comedy utilises the simplest scenario and creates a storm in a teacup.

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9 February, 2017laurakressly absurd, mental health, music, new writing, review, surrealism 1 Comment

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