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Two very long hours: The Effect, at the Lyttelton Theatre, reviewed

Plus: a fitfully beautiful new show at the Park Theatre based on Japanese anime

Paapa Essiedu (Tristan) and Taylor Russell (Connie) in The Effect at the National Theatre. Photo: Marc Brenner 
issue 26 August 2023
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  • The Effect

    National Theatre, until 7 October

  • The Garden of Words

    until 9 September, Park Theatre

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