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Enough of Him review

“An essential history lesson”

ReviewsOct 27, 2022by David PollockPitlochry Festival Theatre, Scotland

Matthew Pidgeon and Omar Austin in Enough of Him at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Photo: Sally Jubb

Matthew Pidgeon and Omar Austin in Enough of Him at Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Photo: Sally Jubb

Scotland’s groundbreaking anti-slavery pioneer Joseph Knight is brought to uncomfortable, irresistible life in May Sumbwanyambe’s play, directed by Orla O’Loughlin

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