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Little Wimmin

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Long ReviewsOct 26, 2021Battersea Arts Centre, London

Little Wimmin by Figs in Wigs. Photo: Jemima Yong

Figs in Wigs’ striking riff on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel at Battersea Arts Centre stars Alice Roots, Sarah Moore, Suzanna Hurst, Rachel Gammon and Rachel Porter

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