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Real women do not behave like this: Lyonesse, at the Harold Pinter Theatre, reviewed

Plus: why has the National devoted its second-largest venue to a show that will be of sole interest to the writer and his mum?

Derisory stereotypes: Lily James (Kate) and Kristin Scott Thomas (Elaine) in Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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  • Lyonesse

    Harold Pinter Theatre, until 23 December

  • The Confessions

    Lyttelton Theatre, until 4 November

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