A flimsy tale of self-pity and thwarted ambition: Hunger at the Arcola reviewed

Plus: The Arrival is a brilliantly cast new play at Bush Theatre but it didn’t deserve a standing ovation

From magazine issue: 14 December 2019

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A flimsy tale of self-pity and thwarted ambition: Hunger at the Arcola reviewed
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