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Bizarre and outdated: Word-Play at the Royal Court reviewed            

Plus: a firecracker of a show at Southwark Elephant

A topical play that feels like ancient history: Simon Manyonda, Kosar Ali and Sirine Saba in Word-Play at the Royal Court. Credit: Johan Persson
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    Royal Court Theatre, until 26 August

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    Southwark Playhouse Elephant, until 12 August

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