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Much better than the film: Mrs Doubtfire, at Shaftesbury Theatre, reviewed

Plus: an astonishing feat of compressed storytelling, tenderness and humour from Andrew Lloyd Webber

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  • Mrs Doubtfire

    Shaftesbury Theatre, until 13 January 2024

  • Aspects of Love

    Lyric Theatre, until 11 November

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