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Beautiful Thing review

“Message of 1990s play remains pertinent”

ReviewsSep 25, 2023by Paul ValeTheatre Royal Stratford East, London

Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran and Raphael Akuwudike in Beautiful Thing at Theatre Royal Stratford East, London. Photo: The Other Richard

Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran and Raphael Akuwudike in Beautiful Thing at Theatre Royal Stratford East, London. Photo: The Other Richard

Anthony Simpson-Pike’s enjoyable revival, starring Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran and Raphael Akuwudike, reinforces Jonathan Harvey’s play as a cultural landmark

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