Lloyd Evans Lloyd Evans

Always look on the dark side of life

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  • The Humans

    Hampstead Theatre, until 13 October

  • Dance Nation

    Almeida Theatre, until 6 October

Hampstead’s boss Ed Hall was so impressed by Stephen Karam’s play The Humans that he wanted to direct it himself. Instead, thanks to a stunning series of accidents, he was able to bring the original Tony award-winning production from Broadway to London. And here it is, directed by Joe Mantello.

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