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Enjoyable but hardly classic Alan Bennett: The Outside Dog & The Hand of God reviewed

Plus: the short, bland title gives no indication of the sweep and grandeur of Rose, starring Maureen Lipman

Kristin Scott Thomas as Celia in Alan Bennett's Hand of God. Image: BBC / London Theatre Company / Zac Nicholson
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  • The Outside Dog & The Hand of God

    Bridge Theatre

  • Rose

    Hope Mill Theatre, via Vimeo

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