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Two hours of bickering from a couple of doughnut-shaped crybabies: Middle, at the Dorfman Theatre, reviewed

Plus: a play at the Park Theatre where Himmler is the hero

It’s hard to know why a playgoer would care about Gary (Daniel Ryan) and Maggie (Claire Rushbrook), who've amassed millions but can't stop weeping over microscopic defects in their lives. Photo: Johan Persson 
issue 14 May 2022
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  • Middle

    Dorfman Theatre, in rep until 18 June

  • The End of the Night

    Park Theatre, until 28 May

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