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A gem that should be released online: Park Theatre’s Abigail’s Party reviewed

Plus: is Tender Napalm, at the King’s Head, a drama-school exercise gone mad? Or a dream-diary written by a psycho with the IQ of a toaster?

The brilliant Kellie Shirley plays Beverly as a gloriously erotic control freak in Park Theatre's Abigail's Party. [Image: Christian Davies]
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  • Abigail’s Party

    Park Theatre, until 4 December

  • Tender Napalm

    King’s Head Theatre, until 20 November

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