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Jack Thorne

the end of history…, Royal Court

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By Gregory Forrest

Three unique family gatherings across three decades are marked by three ruined meals. The undercooked rice, untouched takeaway, and burnt lasagne are like a middle finger to the idea of the ‘hearth’, in this epic family drama that struggles to lift off the ground.

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15 July, 2019laurakressly family, Jack Thorne, new writing, politics, relationships, review, Royal Court, Social class Leave a comment

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