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Skilful and riveting: The Poltergeist at the Southwark Playhouse reviewed

Plus: a cornerstone of feminist literature is turned into a trite soap opera about aimless trustafarians

The brilliantly gifted Joseph Potter in the fascinating new one-man play, The Poltergeist. Image: Martin Photography
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    Bristol Old Vic, via its website, until 30 November

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